Renting Guides
Expert guides to help you navigate the London rental market
London's New Affordable Private Rent Schemes: Renter's Guide
A practical January 2026 guide to London's Affordable Private Rent (APR) schemes — what they are, which boroughs offer discounted units, how APRs affect rents and availability, and how to find, apply and negotiate APR lets.
Why Student Intake Shifts Are Cooling London Rental Prices
A practical analysis of how shifts in international student intake, visa policy and rising PBSA vacancies are easing rental pressure in London university hubs in 2025–26. Learn which boroughs are softening, what it means for students and non‑students, and actionable tactics to find and negotiate lower rents.
Street Heatmaps: How ULEZ & Low‑Traffic Schemes Shifted London Rents
An investigative Jan 2026 analysis of Zoopla, Rightmove, GLA and TfL micro‑data shows how ULEZ expansion, LTNs and bus/Overground upgrades shifted rental demand at street level. Learn which boroughs and street types gained or lost, and practical tactics for families, commuters and car‑owners.
Renting in London on Benefits: Practical Guide to Finding a Flat
A practical January 2026 guide for Londoners on Universal Credit or LHA. Learn where LHA stretches furthest, what documents landlords expect, how to use managed payments, DHPs and deposit schemes, and step-by-step search and negotiation checklists.
How to Use Employer Housing Benefits to Cut London Rent
A practical January 2026 guide to using employer housing benefits in London — relocation packages, rent top‑ups, corporate lettings, salary‑sacrifice and guaranteed‑rent schemes. Learn where these schemes are offered, tax and tenancy pitfalls, negotiation templates and real renter case studies to access support fast.
Rent a London Flat on Startup Equity, Crypto or Odd Income
Practical guidance to rent a London flat when your income is startup equity, stock options, crypto or irregular freelance pay. Includes what agents accept, acceptable documents, HMRC/tax considerations, digital referencing and landlord-ready templates and scripts.
Renting in London with Gig Income: Proven Proofs to Win Tenancies
A practical guide for freelancers, contractors and gig workers on the specific income proofs London letting agents accept in Jan 2026. Learn which documents to pack, how referencing tech has changed, rent‑to‑income rules and borough strategies to improve your chances.
Rent-to-Buy Flats in London: How Hybrid Schemes Work
A practical 2026 guide to London rent‑to‑buy and shared‑ownership hybrids: how they work, who they suit, market drivers, borough hotspots, contract traps and a step‑by‑step evaluation checklist.
How to Budget for Renting in London
Learn how to create a realistic budget for renting in London, including all hidden costs and how to save money.