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What it is

Intermediate housing includes intermediate rent and shared ownership.

Intermediate rent costs more than council housing, but less than a private tenancy. Each home is built, managed and let by a social housing landlord such as a housing association or the Council. 

Intermediate rent homes are usually let on an assured shorthold tenancy. This means that they are fixed for between one and five years. This can be renewed.

Unfortunately, demand for these properties is high, but supply is low. You should explore all housing options.

Who can register interest

You are eligible for intermediate rent if:

  • you are a Camden resident, or have worked in Camden for six months or more
  • your annual household income is between £20,000 and £60,000

Applications are also considered for house shares where income can be pooled. This means that you could be considered for a property that you could not afford on your own.

A registration of interest is valid for 3 months. After this you will be contacted by email to ask if you want to re-register.

How to register interest

The register of interest form should take about 10 minutes to complete. We will need you to provide your:

  • home address
  • work address and start date if you work in Camden

You should only reply yes to the question ‘are you a social housing tenant?’ if the tenancy is in your name.

Register your interest in intermediate rent or shared ownership

What happens next

Once you have registered your interest, you will be prioritised depending on the following criteria:

  1. Camden social housing tenant
  2. Camden resident on the housing register
  3. Any other Camden resident
  4. Non-Camden resident who has worked in the borough for the previous 6 months

Unfortunately, demand is high, but the supply of intermediate housing is low. Housing providers will only send you an email if you are eligible and properties are available.

Viewing properties

If you're invited to view any intermediate rent homes, you will need to: 

  • provide at least two references, with one being from your current employer
  • have enough savings to pay one month’s rent in advance
  • have enough savings to pay a deposit which could be up to one month’s rent in advance

Intermediate housing currently being built

The estimated completion dates are the very earliest that these homes will be available. 

Kemplay House
8 Intermediate Rent units - 4 x studio, 4 x 1 bed
Housing Provider: Southern Housing
Estimated Completion date: September/October 2023

Kings Cross S5 Cadence
60 Intermediate Rent homes - 18 x studio, 33 x 1 bed, 9 x 2 bed
Housing Provider: Pinnacle Group
Estimated Completion date:  September 2023

Medius House, New Oxford Street, WC1A 1DG
8 Intermediate Rent homes - 4 x studio, 4 x 2 bed (4 person)
Housing provider: Origin Housing
Estimated completion date: September/October 2023

18 Vine Hill & 15-29 Eyre Street, EC1R 5DZ
5 Intermediate Rent homes - 5 x 1 bed
Housing provider: Origin Housing 
Estimated completion date: October 2023

Kings Cross W2 Triangle
23 Intermediate Rent homes - 19 x 1 bed, 4 x 2 bed
Housing provider: Related Argent
Estimated completion date: November 2023

St Pancras Commercial Centre, 63 Pratt Street, NW1 0BY
6 Intermediate Rent homes - 4 x 1 bed, 2 x 2 bed (4 person)
Housing provider: Origin Housing 
Estimated completion date: December 2023

Agar Grove
35 Intermediate Rent homes
Housing provider: Camden Living
Estimated completion date: January 2024

Highgate Newtown Community Centre development
7 Intermediate Rent homes - 1 x Studio, 6 x 1 bed (2 person)
Housing provider: Camden Living
Estimated completion date: January 2024

156 West End Lane
25 Intermediate Rent homes - 17 x 1 bed, 2 x 2 bed (3 person), 6 x 2 bed (4 person)

7 Shared Ownership
Housing provider: A2 Dominion
Estimated completion date: June 2024

Belmont Street
23 Intermediate Rent homes - 1 x studio, 10 x 1 bed, 6 x 2 bed (3 person), 6 x 2 bed (4 person)
Housing provider: Newlon Housing Trust
Estimated completion date: July 2024

Middlesex Hospital Annex, 44 Cleveland Street, W1T 4JT
4 Intermediate Rent homes - 2 x 1 bed, 2 x 2 bed (3 person)
Housing provider: Origin Housing 
Estimated completion date: September 2024

Acorn House, Gray's Inn Road WC1X 8PD
14 Intermediate Rent homes - 4 x studio, 3 x 1 bed, 3 x 2 bed (3 person), 4 x 2 bed (4 person)
Housing provider: Newlon Housing Trust
Estimated completion date: January 2025

100 Avenue Road
5 Intermediate Rent homes
Housing provider: TBC
Estimated completion date: August 2025

Intermediate housing providers

The following organisations currently provide intermediate homes in Camden or will be providing some in the next year: