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Letting your property in Havering
Your postcode gives a rent guide from official figures, the licence position, and how to get started online.
Free and instant, for any postcode in England. A guide from official local figures, not a quote.
- £1,567
- Average rent a month ONS
- +0.9%
- Change on last year ONS
- £356
- Lost per empty week (2 bed) Illustration
- +7%
- Versus England average rent ONS
What homes rent for in Havering
| Size | Average rent | England average | Housing-benefit cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,218 | £1,199 | £1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,544 | £1,341 | £1,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,851 | £1,497 | £1,500 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,499 | £2,170 | £1,800 |
Average monthly rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (published 21 Oct 2026), September 2026. Housing-benefit caps: Local Housing Allowance rates 2026 to 2027 (DWP / VOA), Outer North East London area (the exact cap depends on the postcode).
Areas we let in
- Romford
- Gidea Park
- Hornchurch
- Upminster
- Harold Wood
- Collier Row
- Rainham
- Elm Park
…and everywhere else in Havering.
Transport tenants ask about
Elizabeth line at Romford, Gidea Park and Harold Wood · District line at Hornchurch, Elm Park and Upminster · c2c at Upminster
Licensing in Havering
New schemes started on 18 March 2026: selective licensing in 7 of the borough's 20 wards, plus licensing for shared houses. It depends on the ward.
We check your address and apply for you during onboarding.
Havering Council licensing page (opens in a new tab)Three steps, all online
Step 1
Tell us about it
A short questionnaire about you and the property. It saves as you go.
Step 2
Upload & sign
Certificates and ID on your phone — or tap “I need help”. Sign our agreement online.
Step 3
One quick call
We verify everything, book photos and get it in front of tenants.
Questions Havering landlords ask
What's the average rent in Havering?
£1,567 a month across all homes, according to the ONS (September 2026) — 7% above the England average of £1,466. A two-bedroom home averages £1,544, and rents are up 0.9% on a year ago. Your exact figure depends on the street, condition and outside space — enter your postcode above for a guide.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property in Havering?
New schemes started on 18 March 2026: selective licensing in 7 of the borough's 20 wards, plus licensing for shared houses. It depends on the ward. Letting without a required licence risks fines of up to £30,000. We check your address against Havering Council's current schemes and handle the application during onboarding.
What will housing benefit cover in Havering?
Most of Havering falls in the Outer North East London housing-benefit area, where the 2026/27 cap is £1,250 a month for a two-bedroom home — £294 below the average 2-bed rent. The exact cap depends on the postcode.
How quickly can you let my property?
You can instruct us online today: answer a short questionnaire, upload your certificates and sign. We then book photos, list on our website and the main portals, and send it first to applicants already registered with us for Havering.
What does it cost?
Our management fee is set out clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden extras — see the fees on our Landlords page or ask for a free valuation.
We also let in Barking & Dagenham and Redbridge — see every area we cover.