Emergency alarm network

Private properties

In the borough there are over 95,000 private sector homes, 15,000 of these are privately rented. Nearly half of homes are terraced and a third are semi-detached. House prices have risen sharply with the average property price nearly £240,000.

In this section you will find useful information for private tenants, leaseholders and homeowners with the main focus on preventing people from losing their homes.

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Empty properties scheme

If you have an empty property in Ealing that needs repairs before it can be let you may be eligible for a grant from the council.

Harassment and illegal eviction

Information on your rights.

Long leaseholders

Information on the rights of long leaseholders.

Tenancy rights

Information on tenancy rights.

Mortgage arrears

Advice on dealing with mortgage arrears.

Repairs

Information on who is responsible for repairs.

Contact us

Contact details for private properties.

Enforcement policy (pdf)
Guidelines to ensure the council's approach to enforcement is open and fair.

Housing Needs Study and Private Sector Housing Condition Survey
The Housing Needs Study and the Private Sector Housing Condition Survey were carried out to assess the future requirements for affordable and market housing and to assess the physical condition of the housing stock in the private sector.