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The default for flatshares — pay for Early Bird if you're hunting in London.
By far the most-used flatshare site in Britain. Free to browse and message, but in London the £10 Early Bird upgrade gets you to listings 24 hours before everyone else — usually the difference between a viewing and a 'taken'.
- Flatshares
- London Early Bird
- Free messaging
OpenRent
Direct from landlord, no agent fees ever.
Landlords list themselves, you message them directly. No tenant fees — agent fees became illegal in 2019 anyway, but OpenRent never charged them. Fewer listings than Rightmove; the ones that exist are usually cheaper.
- No agent fees
- Direct landlord
- Free to use
Shelter UK
Free housing advice from the country's biggest housing charity.
If a landlord isn't protecting your deposit, isn't returning it, or is threatening to evict you — Shelter has a free helpline and online guides written by housing solicitors. Use this before you pay anyone for advice.
- Free
- Solicitor-grade advice
- Helpline
TrustedHousesitters
Stay rent-free in exchange for looking after a dog.
Annual subscription (~£100), then unlimited stays in real homes around the UK and the world. The animals are the price; the homes are usually nicer than yours. Best for digital nomads and between-leases gaps.
- Pet-sit for stays
- Worldwide
- Verified hosts