Housing and Accommodation

Living expenses in Newham are very reasonable, especially compared with other areas in London.

There is a variety of housing options available. Below is a general overview of these.

Housing Options

Through the Government backed schemes for Keyworkers a HomeBuy Agent will help applicants find affordable housing. The HomeBuy Agent for East London is Metropolitan Home Ownership.

If you can't afford to buy your own home or rent a good quality home on the open market then the Housing Options service is available to help you.

For more information please see www.housingoptions.co.uk.

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Other Housing Options

You can apply directly to the following associations.

Donald Hunter House
We have some highly affordable student-style accommodation in Forest Gate - cluster flats with shared kitchen & bathroom. This is particular popular with Newly Qualified Teachers who use it as an initial base whilst they get to know the area and before they organise house-share arrangements. Prices start around £70 per week.
Contact: please email: for contact information

London Strategic Housing (LSH)
LSH have various housing schemes in North East London, the majority of which are cluster flats. All newly built and within zone 2 for London travelcards. Each tenant has their own single room with en-suite facilities. Shared kitchen and lounge/dining area. Rents start from £344.41 per month. Other older properties also available from £252.92 per month for a standard room.
Contact: 020 8510 8220: Website: Londonstrategichousing.com

Other Opportunities
From time to time we get information about properties direct from Housing Associations these will be posted in the "School Bulletin" which is circulated weekly to Schools.

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Private Renting

Rents in Newham are some of the most reasonable in London. We recommend that you take an 'Assured short-hold Tenancy' or otherwise seek legal advice before entering into any formal contract.

You will require one month's rent and a deposit to move into any rented property. A relocation scheme designed to help meet the cost of moving is available for all primary NQTs and from some secondary schools.

More information
Landlords look favourably on teachers. Many contact us, seeking tenants. If you want a copy of the latest list, contact Margaret Patient on 020 8430 5055, or email

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Buying

The cost of buying a property in and around Newham is still more affordable than many parts of London, although the area has seen an extraordinary rise in prices in recent years, higher than most other parts of London, as a direct result of the regeneration developments.

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