Guaranteed rent in Richmond upon Thames.
British Housing is the UK's guaranteed rent supplier. For landlords in Richmond upon Thames, British Housing offers a route to predictable monthly income, backed by long-term contracts with London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and over two decades of experience placing tenants across the borough. Richmond upon Thames is London's leafiest borough, with Richmond Park, Kew Gardens and miles of Thames riverside. Premium property values and affluent tenants make it a top-tier guaranteed rent location.
No. of live listings
1,338 across 8 districts
Median 2 bed
£2,100
Time to let
37 days
Status
Accepting properties
What we cover across Richmond upon Thames, TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13 and SW14.
We take on properties across every Richmond upon Thames postcode district, TW1, TW2, TW9, TW10, TW11, TW12, SW13 and SW14, and every named neighbourhood in the borough. Whatever the mix, the rent is the rent.
Postcode districts
What Richmond upon Thames rents for
| Size | Median rent | New build | Rest of the market | New in 30 days | LHA cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | £1,375 | n/a | n/a | 25 | n/a |
| 1 bed | £1,450 | £2,550 (46 live) | £1,700 (281 live) | 98 | £1,202 |
| 2 bed | £2,100 | £3,550 (57 live) | £2,425 (348 live) | 135 | £1,493 |
| 3 bed | £2,675 | £5,995 (27 live) | £3,000 (171 live) | 64 | £1,804 |
| 4 bed | £3,750 | £6,500 (27 live) | £4,500 (93 live) | 40 | £2,443 |
| 5 bed | £6,022 | n/a | n/a | 16 | n/a |
Source: the British Housing rental index, September 2026. Median advertised rent across everything we track on the market here, whether through an agent or direct from the landlord. n/a means too few of that size to publish. New build counts the schemes let in bulk by a single operator, and the flats priced with them. It is a separate market from the rest of the street, and averaging the two together flatters neither. LHA is the Local Housing Allowance, the ceiling on housing benefit, averaged across the 3 allowance areas Richmond upon Thames covers, May 2026.
The state of the Richmond upon Thames lettings market.
Of 1,338 Richmond upon Thames properties tracked, 422 were still advertised after three months. That is 32% of the stock sitting, against 6% across London.
A home in Richmond upon Thames takes a median of 37 days to let, against 30 across London. On a £2,100 two bed that is roughly £2,600 of empty months between tenancies.
44% of what lets in Richmond upon Thames is a house, the rest flats.
5.8% of adverts in Richmond upon Thames reduced their asking rent before letting, by 7.3% on average.
378 homes came to the market in Richmond upon Thames in the last 30 days, 36% of them 2 beds.
Source: the British Housing rental index. We track every live lettings advert across Richmond upon Thames and compare it with the median of 207 London postcode districts, updated weekly. Housing benefit ceilings are the published Local Housing Allowance rates.
What Richmond upon Thames landlords get from us.
The same guarantees we offer every landlord, applied to the specifics of Richmond upon Thames.
Guaranteed Monthly Rent
Paid every month, even during void periods, and the rent we quote is the rent you receive. No fees, no costs, no VAT, 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.
Long-Term Security
Leases of up to 5 years, 85% of them contracted within 72 hours, and a clearer contract-based route to possession under the Renters' Rights Bill.
What does a void actually cost in Richmond upon Thames?
Letting a property in Richmond upon Thames shouldn't mean chasing rent, covering voids, or dealing with mid-tenancy issues on weekends. Our guaranteed rent scheme converts all of that into a single predictable monthly payment.
Our model only works because of the volume of council and central-government housing contracts we hold, currently 130+, which gives us a steady pipeline of placements and the ability to pay rent regardless of occupancy.
As an active partner of London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we understand the specific housing pressures and compliance rules that apply across Richmond upon Thames. That familiarity translates into faster onboarding and fewer surprises once you've signed.
Richmond upon Thames borders Hammersmith and Fulham, Hounslow, Kingston upon Thames and Wandsworth, and we offer guaranteed rent across all of them.
Licensing a rental property in Richmond upon Thames.
Most rental properties in London fall under one or more licensing schemes administered by the local council. In Richmond upon Thames this is London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, 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 Richmond upon Thames needs the same licence. Before you let, it is worth confirming the current position directly with London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. 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 London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, apply on your behalf where needed, and make sure the property is compliant before a tenant moves in.
From first call to first payment in Richmond upon Thames.
Most Richmond upon Thames properties are on the books within 72 hours of valuation.
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Get Your Free Valuation
Enter your postcode and property details. We'll provide a guaranteed rent figure within 24 hours.
- 02
Inspect & Agree Terms
We inspect your property, confirm the valuation, and agree the lease terms that work for you.
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Sign & Start Earning
Sign the agreement and receive your guaranteed rent from day one. We handle everything else.
Or speak with an advisor about your Richmond upon Thames property.
Questions Richmond upon Thames landlords ask.
- How long does it take to let a property in Richmond upon Thames?
- A home in Richmond upon Thames takes a median of 37 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 1,338 tracked properties.
- What is the average rent in Richmond upon Thames?
- The median advertised rent in Richmond upon Thames is £2,100 a month for a two bed. Across sizes: studio £1,375, 1 bed £1,450, 2 bed £2,100, 3 bed £2,675, 4 bed £3,750, 5 bed £6,022. These are asking rents from live adverts, both agent and direct from landlord.
- What is the Local Housing Allowance rate in Richmond upon Thames?
- Richmond upon Thames sits in the London broad rental market area, one of 3 it spans. The monthly ceilings are 1 bed £1,202, 2 bed £1,493, 3 bed £1,804, 4 bed £2,443, as of May 2026.
- Does housing benefit cover market rent in Richmond upon Thames?
- Not in full. The housing benefit ceiling for a two bed in Richmond upon Thames is £1,493 against a median asking rent of £2,100, a gap of 29%. The London norm is 30%.
- Is it hard to find tenants in Richmond upon Thames?
- 422 of 1,338 tracked Richmond upon Thames properties were still advertised after three months, and 5.8% of adverts cut their asking rent before letting.
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