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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Do the maths before the viewings
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
Win Your London Deposit Back Under the New Tenancy Rules
Section 21 abolition removed the old defence for unprotected deposits, leaving the Section 214 penalty claim in the county court as the main remedy, worth one to three times the deposit. This guide covers checking the three schemes, the five and six week caps, betterment and apportionment arguments, and how to fund a new deposit while the old one is still held.
LegalSection 21 Is Gone: How London Evictions Actually Work Now
Section 21 ended on 1 May 2026, and the final date to apply to court on an old notice passed on 31 July 2026. This guide sets out how to check a Section 8 notice, which grounds are mandatory, the new three-month arrears threshold, and where London tenants get free representation.
LegalOne Month Max: The New Rent-in-Advance Rules in London
Since 1 May 2026 a London landlord or agent can ask for one week's holding deposit, five weeks' security deposit and one month's rent, and nothing more. On the ONS median two-bed of £1,800 a month that caps the move-in total at £3,876.92, down from the £12,876.92 a six-months-up-front demand cost in 2025.
What is going on in the rental market
19 August 2026
When Your Landlord Says They're Selling: Your Rights Now
A Ground 1A notice starts a four-month clock, not an eviction. Here is how to check the notice for defects, what the 12-month protected period and the £40,000 re-let ban mean for you, and what to do in the first week.
11 August 2026
Challenge a London Rent Rise: Section 13 and Tribunal
Since 1 May 2026 the First-tier Tribunal cannot set your rent above the figure in your landlord's notice, and the application costs £47. Here is how to check whether a Section 13 notice is valid, what evidence actually persuades a panel, and when a referral is the wrong move.
6 August 2026
Beat a Section 13 Rent Rise: What Tribunals Actually Cut
Since 1 May 2026 the First-tier Tribunal cannot set a rent above the landlord's proposed figure, and 73% of published determinations came in below it. This is what a Section 13 challenge involves: the validity checks, the deadline, the £47 fee, the evidence panels actually credit, and when not to bother.
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