List your rental property in London
Letting in London in 2026 sits under the Renters' Rights Act 2026, which has reshaped how tenancies work across England. Whether you are letting a single flat or a portfolio of city properties, Domovita helps you advertise to a deep and constant pool of London renters - on your terms.
There are currently 15 rentals advertised in London on Domovita, at an average of £2,050 pcm.
Based on current Domovita listings, not an official market index.
The Renters' Rights Act 2026 is now in force, and it changes the ground rules for every London landlord. Section 21 'no-fault' evictions have gone, most tenancies are now assured periodic tenancies that roll on rather than running to a fixed end date, and tenants must be given the official Information Sheet 2026 at the start of a let. None of this stops you letting your property - it simply means getting the paperwork and the process right from day one matters more than ever.
Rental demand in London is about as constant as it gets anywhere in the country. The capital draws people in continuously - for work, study and the sheer range of neighbourhoods - and renting is a normal long-term choice here, not just a stepping stone. Tenants tend to be specific about location, knowing which areas, transport lines and walkable streets fit their lives, so a clear, honest listing that explains exactly where the property is and what is nearby tends to find the right tenant faster than a vague one.
As with selling, you have a real choice. You can list your rental yourself - set the rent, write the description, choose your photos and deal with enquiries directly - which suits hands-on landlords who want to stay close to the let. Or you can use a local letting agent to handle marketing, referencing, viewings and ongoing management, which many London landlords prefer given how much compliance the role now carries. Both are perfectly valid; Domovita supports either and is clear about which one you are using.
Whichever route you take, getting compliance right is on you as the landlord - deposit protection, a current gas safety record, electrical checks, the right to rent checks and energy efficiency standards all still apply alongside the new rules. Licensing is set by each local council and varies across London's boroughs, so check directly with the council that covers your property to confirm whether selective or additional licensing applies before you advertise. Start a free rental listing yourself, or get a local letting agent to value and manage it - your call.
How letting in London works on Domovita
- Get compliant first. EPC, gas (CP12) and electrical (EICR) safety, alarms, and deposit protection ready to go.
- Build your free listing. Photos, description, and the detail tenants need.
- Vet enquiries on your terms. Tenant messages reach you through Domovita; reply when it suits.
- Reference, sign and protect the deposit. Serve the Renters' Rights Act Information Sheet 2026.
Read the full guide to letting on Domovita or the getting-started page for private landlords.
Licensing in London - check your council
Many councils run selective, additional or HMO licensing schemes that require you to register and pay a fee before you let. These schemes are set by the local council, not nationally, and they change - so the only reliable answer for your exact street is your local authority's own. Find London's council and check its current licensing rules before you advertise.
This is general guidance, not legal advice - always confirm with your local authority.
Local London information
The London area guide covers schools, transport, amenities and local context that tenants ask about.
Prefer a letting agent? Agents are joining Domovita across the country. Request a free valuation and we will match you with a local agent where one is available.