Guaranteed rent in City of London.
City of London landlords who want predictable income without the headache of day-to-day management use British Housing. We contract directly with City of London Corporation, manage the property end-to-end, and pay the same rent whether the property is occupied or not. The City of London, the Square Mile, is the historic and financial heart of London. Despite its small residential population, Barbican and surrounding developments offer unique guaranteed rent opportunities.
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Borough snapshot
Council partner
City of London Corporation
Postcode districts
4 covered across City of London
Neighbourhoods
4 active areas
Status
Currently accepting properties
Every corner of City of London.
We take on properties across all of City of London's postcode districts and named neighbourhoods. Whatever the mix, the rent is the rent.
Postcode districts
Neighbourhoods
What City of London rents for
1,469 properties tracked, updated September 2026
| Size | Median rent | New in 30 days | LHA cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £2,391 | 42 | n/a |
| 1 bed | £2,500 | 162 | n/a |
| 2 bed | £3,250 | 114 | n/a |
| 3 bed | £3,825 | 33 | n/a |
| 4 bed | £4,600 | 9 | n/a |
Nearby, median two bed
Median advertised rent across everything on the market here, whether through an agent or direct from the landlord. n/a means too few of that size to publish.
What City of London landlords get.
The same guarantees we offer every landlord, applied to the specifics of City of London.
Guaranteed Monthly Rent
Paid every month, even during void periods. Your income is secured regardless of occupancy.
No Fees, No Costs, No VAT
The rent we quote is what you receive. No hidden charges, no management fees, no surprises.
Up to 30% Above Market Rates
Our government-backed contracts enable us to offer rents significantly above open-market levels.
Full Property Management
Tenant placement, ongoing maintenance, and 4 inspections per year, all included.
Fast Onboarding
85% of properties are contracted within 72 hours. We move quickly so you earn sooner.
Long-Term Security
Leases of up to 5 years give you stability and predictability for your investment.
Renters' Rights Bill Protection
Avoid the uncertainty of the Renters' Rights Bill with a clearer, contract-based route to regaining possession.
Guaranteed Rent: Made for City of London Landlords?
What most City of London landlords want, and rarely get, is a rental property that behaves like a proper investment: fixed income, no surprises. That's the outcome guaranteed rent is designed to deliver.
British Housing has been doing this for over two decades. We hold 130+ active council and government contracts, which is what allows us to underwrite the rent and place tenants quickly. You get paid whether your property is occupied or not.
As an active partner of City of London Corporation, we understand the specific housing pressures and compliance rules that apply across City of London. That familiarity translates into faster onboarding and fewer surprises once you've signed.
Landlord licensing in City of London.
Most rental properties in London fall under one or more licensing schemes administered by the local council. In City of London this is City of London Corporation, which, in common with other London boroughs, may run a combination of property licensing schemes, including selective licensing covering specific streets or wards as well as wider schemes that can apply to shared and rented homes more generally.
Scheme boundaries, fees, and application requirements change over time, and not every property in City of London needs the same licence. Before you let, it is worth confirming the current position directly with City of London Corporation. Unlicensed lettings risk civil penalties and rent repayment orders.
When landlords work with British Housing, we handle the licensing step as part of onboarding. We check the address against the current schemes operated by City of London Corporation, apply on your behalf where needed, and make sure the property is compliant before a tenant moves in.
Three steps to signed.
From postcode to contract. Most City of London properties are on the books within 72 hours of valuation.
Get Your Free Valuation
Enter your postcode and property details. We'll provide a guaranteed rent figure within 24 hours.
Inspect & Agree Terms
We inspect your property, confirm the valuation, and agree the lease terms that work for you.
Sign & Start Earning
Sign the agreement and receive your guaranteed rent from day one. We handle everything else.
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The City of London market, in numbers.
City of London is flats: only 14% of what lets is a house, against 38% across London.
Only 5% of City of London adverts cut their asking rent, against 6.9% across London. Landlords here are getting what they ask.
Of 1,469 City of London properties tracked, 65 were still advertised after three months.
Homes in City of London let in a median of 23 days, against 30 across London. Stock moves here, which means a void costs you weeks rather than months.
360 homes came to the market in City of London in the last 30 days, 45% of them 1 beds.
From live lettings adverts across City of London, compared with the median of 207 London postcode districts. Housing benefit ceilings are the published Local Housing Allowance rates.
Asked about City of London.
- How long does it take to let a property in City of London?
- A home in City of London takes a median of 23 days to let, against 30 days across London. That is measured from the date the advert went up to the date it came down, across 1,469 tracked properties.
- What is the average rent in City of London?
- The median advertised rent in City of London is £3,250 a month for a two bed. Across sizes: studio £2,391, 1 bed £2,500, 2 bed £3,250, 3 bed £3,825, 4 bed £4,600. These are asking rents from live adverts, both agent and direct from landlord.
- Is it hard to find tenants in City of London?
- 65 of 1,469 tracked City of London properties were still advertised after three months, and 5% of adverts cut their asking rent before letting.
Request a Guaranteed Rent Figure for City of London.
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