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Help finding a privately rented property
Help and advice in finding privately rented accommodation
If you're looking for a home, private renting is often the quickest way to find housing and offers a great deal of choice.
You might need to:
- pay a deposit
- pass a tenancy reference
- pay rent in advance
Properties come as unfurnished or furnished, and may or may not have white goods such as washing machines. You'll need to check these details when considering a property.
Property websites
- Rightmove is a helpful property website for renting or buying.
- Zoopla has houses and flats for sale and rent, and you can find estate agents in your area.
Rent a room
Do you have a spare room in your property, and are looking to share your housing and living costs with other people? If you already have a lodger or are considering letting furnished rooms in your home, you can receive up to £7,500 a year tax-free with the government's Rent a Room Scheme.
If you are a single person or couple looking for accommodation, consider looking for a flat or house share and reduce your costs. SpareRoom is a very helpful site with thousands of rooms available online right now!
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