Renting in London, worked out properly.
Free calculators and honest guides for finding, affording and moving into a flat here. Every figure follows the actual rules, starting with the Tenant Fees Act. No listings, no leads sold, no nonsense.
Ten calculators, 21 area guides, new articles weekly.
A typical 1-bed move
E8 to SE15- Man with a van
- £200 to £350
- End of tenancy clean
- £150 to £220
- Boxes and materials
- £55 to £85
- Mail redirection, 3 months
- £20
- Deposit (5-week legal cap)
- £2,076
- First month of rent
- £1,800
- Cash you need
- £4,301 to £4,551
The law is built in
Deposit caps, holding deposit limits, banned fees: the calculators apply the Tenant Fees Act 2019 for you.
Honest ranges
Costs are shown low to high, the way quotes actually come in, not as a single made-up number.
Free, no catch
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Moving cost calculator
Removals, deposit, cleaning, storage, overlap rent and the admin everyone forgets. An itemised budget for the whole move, with honest low and high ranges.
Rent affordability
The 30x referencing rule and what you can comfortably pay, side by side.
Deposit cap
The legal maximum deposit for any rent, plus your total move-in cash.
Pro-rata rent
Moving in on the 14th? Both ways agents calculate the partial month.
Rent increase checker
Put a proposed increase in context and know your options.
Pick your patch
21 neighbourhood guides with typical rents, transport links and what living there is actually like.
E8Hackney
£1,900-£2,500Hackney is a diverse and dynamic East London borough that has become one of the most sought-after areas for young professionals. It combines affordability with excellent amenities and a strong community feel.
SW2Brixton
£1,800-£2,400Brixton is a vibrant South London area with a rich cultural heritage, excellent markets, and a strong sense of community. It offers great value and a unique character.
NW1Camden
£2,000-£2,600Camden is famous for its markets, music venues, and alternative culture. This North London area offers a unique blend of bohemian charm and urban convenience, with excellent transport links and a strong sense of community.
SW4Clapham
£2,000-£2,700Clapham is a popular South London area known for its village feel, excellent transport links, and vibrant social scene. It's particularly popular with young professionals and families.
N1Islington
£2,100-£2,800Islington is a sophisticated North London borough known for its elegant Georgian terraces, excellent restaurants, and cultural attractions. It offers a perfect balance of urban living with residential charm.
E17Walthamstow
£1,600-£2,200Walthamstow is an up-and-coming East London area offering excellent value, strong community spirit, and improving transport links. Popular with young professionals and families seeking affordability.
Know the rules before you sign
Rent-to-Own in London: How Shared‑Equity Lets Can Cut Your Rent
A practical 2026 guide to rent‑to‑own and shared‑equity lets in London. Learn how hybrid models work, where pilots are live, who qualifies, cost comparisons using 2026 trends, and negotiation and legal tips to protect renters' equity.
LegalRenters' Survival Guide: When Your Landlord Sells in 2026
If your landlord sells in London in 2026, your tenancy rights generally transfer to the buyer — but the practical fallout can be disruptive. This guide explains how to verify the buyer, confirm deposit and tenancy protections, negotiate relocation or cash‑for‑keys offers, and where to find council rehousing and legal support.
FinancialNegotiate Lower London Rents Using Live Market Signals
A practical playbook showing renters how to use March 2026 market signals — rents down ~3% YoY, time‑to‑let +18% and incentives up ~20% — to win rent reductions or move‑in concessions. Step‑by‑step monitoring tools, scripts, timing tactics and borough triggers to convert live data into savings.
What is going on in the rental market
29 July 2026
Challenge a London Rent Rise for £47: Form 4A, Step by Step
Since 1 May 2026 the First-tier Tribunal can only confirm or reduce the rent on a Section 13 notice, and the application fee is £47 with no hearing fee. This is a step-by-step guide to checking the Form 4A, building borough comparables and applying on Form MR1 before the deadline.
5 March 2026
Insider Guide to Off‑Market Rentals in London — New Strategies
A practical playbook for London renters tapping the surge in off‑market rentals. Learn why private lets rose since 2023, where to look, platforms to target, negotiation scripts and legal checks — plus data‑backed savings and speed outcomes.
25 February 2026
How Rent Payment Apps and Open Banking Are Rewriting London Renting
This article explains how rent payment apps, Open Banking and BNPL-style rent options are changing affordability, referencing and landlord behaviour in London (Feb 2026). It outlines benefits, risks and practical steps renters can take to protect their finances and negotiate smarter rent terms.
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