Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Furnished renting
Move in with a suitcase: furnished homes suit relocations and international tenants
Furnishedready to live
Servicedcleaning & bills
Inventoryprotects your deposit
Company letscommon
In short: Long-term furnished apartments in London range from standard furnished lets (furniture and white goods included) to serviced apartments with cleaning and bills included. Furnished lets usually run as normal assured tenancies, so you get full tenant protections, while serviced apartments can be licence agreements. Always check exactly what's included and the condition at check-in.
| Type | Typical inclusions | Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| Furnished let | Furniture, white goods, sometimes kitchenware | Assured periodic tenancy |
| Part-furnished | White goods and some furniture | Assured periodic tenancy |
| Serviced apartment | Furniture, bills, Wi-Fi, cleaning | Often a licence or company agreement |
Furnished apartment move-in costs
Weekly rent–
Holding deposit (max 1 week)–
Tenancy deposit (5 weeks, or 6 if rent is £50k+ a year)–
Rent in advance (max 1 month)–
Total to move in–
Annual income typically needed–
Caps under the Tenant Fees Act 2019 and the Renters' Rights Act rules in force from 1 May 2026 (England). The holding deposit is usually credited towards the first rent or deposit.
Inventory check for furnished homes
Frequently asked questions
Are furnished flats more expensive?
Often slightly, but you save on buying furniture.
Can I remove the landlord's furniture?
Only with agreement; storage arrangements should be in writing.
Do I pay bills in a furnished let?
Usually yes, unless bills are included.
