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Pet-friendly homes.
A different way to handle the deposit.

Some developments offer a deposit alternative or a qualifying no-deposit option. Explore the places, check the terms and compare the real cost before you choose.

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Less tied up upfront can still mean a cost later.
FROM OUR DEVELOPMENT GUIDE

Places advertising a deposit alternative.

These are development profiles, not a live list of available flats. The operator’s published information is our starting point; confirm the option, eligibility, pet permission and full costs for the exact home you want.

44 development profiles. Contact the operator for current homes and terms.

Ferrum — operator photograph

Ferrum

Wembley Park, London · Quintain Living

Qualifying no-deposit option

Quintain advertises its own no-deposit option subject to a credit check. Ask the team for the eligibility and tenancy terms; this is not labelled as a third-party insurance product.

Operator information · checked 11 Oct 2026
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Landsby — operator photograph

Landsby

Wembley Park, London · Quintain Living

Qualifying no-deposit option

Quintain advertises its own no-deposit option subject to a credit check. Ask the team for the eligibility and tenancy terms; this is not labelled as a third-party insurance product.

Operator information · checked 11 Oct 2026
Read the official information ↗

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Luna — operator photograph

Luna

Wembley Park, London · Quintain Living

Qualifying no-deposit option

Quintain advertises its own no-deposit option subject to a credit check. Ask the team for the eligibility and tenancy terms; this is not labelled as a third-party insurance product.

Operator information · checked 11 Oct 2026
Read the official information ↗

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Madison — operator photograph

Madison

Wembley Park, London · Quintain Living

Qualifying no-deposit option

Quintain advertises its own no-deposit option subject to a credit check. Ask the team for the eligibility and tenancy terms; this is not labelled as a third-party insurance product.

Operator information · checked 11 Oct 2026
Read the official information ↗

View development & pet policy →
Solar — operator photograph

Solar

Wembley Park, London · Quintain Living

Qualifying no-deposit option

Quintain advertises its own no-deposit option subject to a credit check. Ask the team for the eligibility and tenancy terms; this is not labelled as a third-party insurance product.

Operator information · checked 11 Oct 2026
Read the official information ↗

View development & pet policy →

Inclusion is not an endorsement or a promise of acceptance. We list a named provider only where the source identifies it. Offers and fees can change; an operator policy may have eligibility or building-specific conditions.

BEFORE YOU CHOOSE

A smaller upfront payment is only half the story.

A commercial deposit-replacement product usually charges a non-refundable fee. Some operators advertise their own qualifying no-deposit arrangement. Neither phrase means you can ignore unpaid rent, damage or other valid tenancy liabilities.

Traditional cash deposit

  • More cash tied up at the beginning.
  • Protected in an approved scheme where required.
  • Returned at the end, subject to valid deductions.
  • The scheme’s dispute process can help with disagreements.

Deposit alternative

  • Usually less cash needed upfront.
  • A commercial product’s fee is normally not returned.
  • You remain responsible for valid tenancy claims.
  • Eligibility, renewal charges and disputes depend on the actual arrangement.

Ask for the full quote, not just the headline.

Check the setup fee including VAT, any renewal or recurring fee, what you would owe if a claim is made, and the dispute process. Ask whether the alternative is optional and compare it with the cash deposit for the same home. England’s Tenant Fees Act guidance says a landlord cannot require an insurance, loan or service contract as a condition of the tenancy.

Read the England guidance ↗ · Read our full deposit-alternative guide →

KNOW YOUR NUMBERS

Rent deposit calculator

Enter the rent for your whole tenancy. If you rent a room on a separate agreement, use the rent for that room.

For private residential renting, including a room on its own tenancy. Company lets, holiday lets, social housing and living with your landlord may have different rules. This is a budgeting estimate, not a payment request. A maximum is not a recommended charge.

How we calculate it, and the rules we use

Monthly rent × 12 gives annual rent. Annual rent ÷ 52 gives weekly rent; a month is not four weeks. Weekly rent × 52 ÷ 12 gives the monthly equivalent. Deposit caps are rounded down to the nearest penny so the estimate does not exceed the cap.

  • England: five weeks below £50,000 annual rent; six weeks from £50,000 up to £100,000, where the Tenant Fees Act cap applies. Above £100,000 we do not label a figure as a legal maximum. A holding deposit is capped at one week where the Act applies.
  • Scotland: a tenancy deposit can be up to two months’ rent. We do not calculate a holding deposit. Non-refundable holding fees are not permitted.
  • Wales: the tenancy deposit has no fixed statutory cap; the calculator uses the amount you enter. A holding deposit is capped at one week.
  • Northern Ireland: a tenancy deposit cannot exceed one month’s rent. We do not calculate a holding deposit: check the written reservation terms.

A holding deposit is separate from the tenancy deposit. If it is credited towards your deposit or rent, do not count it twice in your moving budget. A pet does not allow an English landlord to exceed the statutory cap.

Official sources · checked 11 October 2026: England · Scotland · Wales (PDF) · Northern Ireland.

THE QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING

Before you enquire.

Does “zero deposit” mean it’s free?

Not necessarily. Many deposit-replacement products charge a non-refundable fee; an operator’s own no-deposit scheme may work differently. Check the exact arrangement and any qualifying conditions. You still need to budget for rent, moving costs and valid liabilities.

Are all these developments using the Zero Deposit brand?

No. “Deposit alternative” is a broad description. The cards identify Reposit, flatfair or an operator’s own option where the official information names it. Where the provider is not named, we ask you to confirm it with the team.

Can I apply for any pet-friendly home in the building?

A development-level policy does not guarantee approval for every pet or apartment. Confirm the exact pet types and numbers, the home, any building rules and the deposit option together.

Why isn’t a development I know listed?

We need clear, current source information before including an option. Absence here means we have not confirmed it for this page; it does not prove the operator never offers one.

Can I search individual listings too?

Yes. The zero cash deposit listing filter shows homes whose lister has marked that option. Check the terms with the landlord or agent before applying.

Keep your options open.

Explore the wider development guide, or search individual pet-friendly homes.

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