The London Rents Map
Shows average monthly private sector rents for different types of home across London. Data on average rents is given at postcode district level and is based on a sample covering the last 12 months. It does…
The Rural Urban Synthesis Society (RUSS)
Volunteer members led Community Land Trust based in south London. RUSS aims to establish a model development process for creating socially, economically and environmentally sustainable neighbourhoods of high quality homes, managed by residents, which…
GREEN ROOMS
London’s arts hotel, a social enterprise that offers affordable accommodation for artists visiting the capital. Several events spaces are also available for hire, plus a restaurant and a bar.
Money Saving Expert
Consumer website dedicated to advice, research, finding deals, saving cash and campaigning for financial justice. Estimates that the average person in the UK can save 25% through actively moving to better deals. Free to use and no…
Shelter
Housing information and campaigning charity. Offers: Housing advice includes dealing with rent increases for private tenants, eviction, council housing, repossession and benefits.
Art Guard
Property guardian scheme for artists in London, for affordable temporary accommodation.
London Renters Union
Member led campaigning union and taking action to make sure all Londoners have a decent, affordable and secure home. Many renters are seeing their rents increase, with LRU members reporting rises as much as 50%. Includes fact…
Radical Routes
A network of housing and workers cooperatives working for radical social change. Includes a loan scheme for co op development and extensive resources in setting up and running a housing co op.
Ad-Hoc
Property guardian for ‘unusual spaces’ to live at highly reduced rates around the UK. 28 days notice to quit.
Live-in Guardians
London based company offering live in protection to empty buildings. 28 day notice to quit period.
Confederation of Co-operative Housing
CCH membership is open to all housing co operatives, tenant controlled housing organisations and regional federations of housing co ops. The CCH website lists a number of housing co ops and tenancy led associations which can…
UK Government home ownership schemes
You may be able to get financial help from the government to buy a home through shared ownership or deposit savings schemes. Also includes information for council and housing association tenants on buying your home.