Renting a home
The housing crisis is one of our city's greatest challenges, and the Mayor is doing everything possible to tackle it - from building more council and other affordable homes to rent, to advocating for rent controls and renters' rights.
You can use this page to:
- explore our resources for private renters and get to know your rights as a private renter
- search for a property to rent in London through the London Living Rent scheme.
Information and guidance for renters
Read our information and guidance for private renters, and access help and support in case of problems with your landlord.
Find out about London Living Rent, a type of affordable housing with rents based on a third of local household incomes.
Find an affordable home
The Mayor wants to help low and modest income Londoners get on the housing ladder at a lower cost than renting privately or buying on the open market.
London Living Rent provides high quality rented homes on stable tenancies, with rents based on a third of local household incomes. Money you save on rent can go towards a deposit for your own home.
Homes for Londoners property search
The Homes for Londoners search tool allows Londoners on low to middle incomes search for Shared Ownership, London Living Rent and other forms of affordable home ownership.
Find London Living Rent propertiesGet involved
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