If you are coming to the UK to work and your employment includes a place to stay, ask your employer how much it will cost.  Depending on where you live, renting in the UK can be very expensive. 

 

There are two types of renting: public sector and private renting.

Public sector renting includes renting from a local authority such as a council, housing association or housing co-operative.  Public sector renting also includes social housing.

 

For information on public sector renting from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB):

For more information on public sector renting, the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is the national housing and regeneration agency for England. 

Private renting is when you rent from a private landlord, who is not part of the public sector listed above.

 

To find private renting accommodation you can look in your local, regional or national newspaper, visit your local estate agents or you can search online by searching for “renting”.

 

For information on private renting from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB):