Renting privately

This content applies to England only.

Housing laws vary between England and Scotland. 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 accommodation and explains how to find a place.

You can also get more information from the Communities and Local Government website.

Finding a place to rent

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

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.


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