United Kingdom
Early accessLondon and beyond: the rent, the council tax, the bills and the deposit — before you book a viewing.
Canary Wharf, Stratford, Croydon, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds. England's rules are built into every card.
| Rent as advertised | £2,400 pcm |
|---|---|
| Every month | £2,540 |
| Whole year | £30,480 |
| Refundable deposit | £2,769 |
| To pay before move-in | £5,169 |
| Not confirmed yet | estimate GBP 150–220 / month |
- Your brief:
- Rent £2,400 is within your £2,400
- No other fees allowed (Tenant Fees Act 2019)
What people get wrong
- Example
Council tax is part of the monthly cost
£2,400 pcm + £180 council tax (band D) + £160 bills = £2,740 a month.
- Example
Deposits have a legal cap
5 weeks' rent below £50,000 a year: on £2,400 pcm that is at most £2,769. The card shows it, and the deposit must go into a protection scheme.
- Example
No fees on top
In England a tenant can only be asked for the payments the law permits. A listing with a "viewing fee" or "admin fee" can't be published.
A worked example
Tom and Aisha's 1-bed near Canary Wharf
1-bed at Dockside House, 12 months from 1 March 2027. A sample listing from our sample agency, Riverside Lettings.
The deposit is capped at five weeks' rent, council tax is an estimate for the band, and no other fees are allowed.
How we work it out| Rent as advertised | £2,400 pcm |
|---|---|
| Every monthrent 2,400 + council tax 140 | £2,540 |
| Whole yearrent 28,800 + council tax 1,680 | £30,480 |
| Refundable depositcapped at 5 weeks' rent | £2,769 |
| To pay before move-infirst month 2,400 + deposit 2,769 | £5,169 |
| Not confirmed yetenergy and broadband, not included | estimate GBP 150–220 / month |
- Your brief:
- Rent £2,400 is within your £2,400
- No other fees allowed (Tenant Fees Act 2019)
Payment schedule: 1 Mar £5,169 · 1 Apr £2,540 · 1 May £2,540 · then monthly
Not a booking. From Riverside Lettings's terms of 20 Oct. LeaseExact calculates; the advertiser sets.
What our badges mean in the UK
England rules apply. Scotland and Wales listings say "Rules differ in Scotland / Wales — check with the advertiser" until their rules are added.
- EPC rating and council tax band on every listing
- Deposit and holding deposit within the legal caps
- Only permitted payments: other fees can't be saved
- The agent's redress scheme and client money protection, as stated
LeaseExact is not a government service and has no government endorsement. We show what the advertiser provided and say when we checked it.
Listing rules in the United Kingdom- EPC ratingB
- Council tax bandC
- Deposit schemeStated by the agent
Only permitted payments apply
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Renting in the United Kingdom: questions
Is the deposit really capped?
Yes, in England: five weeks' rent where the annual rent is below £50,000. The card shows the cap.
Can an agent charge me a fee?
Only the payments the law permits. A listing with other fees can't be published on LeaseExact.
Is council tax included?
Rarely. The card shows the band and an estimate as its own line.
What about Scotland and Wales?
Rules differ. Listings there say so until their rules are built in.
Is it free for renters?
Yes, always.
Do you hold my deposit?
No. Your deposit goes into a government-backed protection scheme, through the landlord or agent.
Tell us what you need in the UK
Area, rent pcm, move-in date. Free, always.
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