Renting privately

This content applies to England only.

Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. This page applies to England only. Get advice relating to Scotland

This section tells you what to consider when deciding whether or not to rent privately. It gives information about what it will cost to rent private housing and explains how to find a place.

Finding a place to rent

Things you should check for before you sign anything or agree to move into privately rented housing. Read more 

Letting agencies

You may be able to get a private tenancy through a letting agency. There are rules about how agencies operate and what they can charge tenants for. Read more 

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