Renting Guides
Expert guides to help you navigate the London rental market
Renting Modular Flats in London: Where to Find Value Now
Modular flats in London have moved from pilots to mainstream supply by January 2026. This practical guide explains where pipelines are largest, how rents and energy costs compare, what safety and warranty documents to insist on, and negotiation tips for deposits and repairs.
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.
Flexible Renting & Co‑Living: Find Better Short‑Term Flats
This January 2026 guide explains London’s rise in flexible tenancies and co‑living. Compare costs and contract types, learn tenant rights for short‑term lets, and get practical tactics and templates to secure a flexible flat without hidden fees.
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.
Landlord Exodus 2026: How London’s Shrinking Private-Rental Stock Will Change Your Flat Hunt — Where to Look and How to Win
Using January 2026 data from Land Registry, ONS, Zoopla/Rightmove and industry reports (Savills, Knight Frank, GLA), this guide explains why landlords are selling or shifting out of the private PRS now and which London micro‑markets are losing — or gaining — rental supply. It will give renters up‑to‑the‑minute, practical strategies (negotiation tactics, timing your search, targeting build‑to‑rent & new institutional stock, and using council/proptech lists) to find better deals or alternatives amid the current supply squeeze and regulatory changes.
Win a London Flat in 2026: The Renter’s Guide to AI & PropTech (January 2026)
A practical January 2026 guide showing how renters can use the newest AI-powered search tools, virtual viewings, instant referencing and rent‑prediction tech to find, vet and negotiate London flats faster. The article will summarise recent 2025–26 platform updates, step‑by‑step digital workflows (search → verify → bid → sign), scam‑spotting tips and where to get up‑to‑date market signals — essential as lettings move ever faster and competition stays intense in early 2026.
Accessible London Rentals: How to Find Disability‑Friendly Flats
Practical Jan 2026 guide to finding disability‑friendly flats in London. Learn where accessible stock is growing, your legal rights, council grants, and how to search, inspect and negotiate for adapted homes.
Renting a Climate‑Smart Flat in London (2026): How to Cut Energy Bills, Avoid Flood Risk & Demand Green Compliance
A practical guide for London renters in January 2026 showing how to identify energy‑efficient, climate‑resilient flats—what to ask landlords, which documents and data to check (EPCs, flood maps, retrofit records), and where to find grants, deposit‑free or lower‑bill options. The article will use the latest 2026 data and news (GLA/ONS trends, energy‑price indexes, Met Office flood mapping, Shelter/Rightmove market signals and recent landlord regulation updates) to explain immediate steps renters can take to save on bills, avoid high‑risk properties and insist on compliance now.