National sales and lettings database which pays more attention to sales and has little or no property to rent out side the South. However, it is easy to use and provides help in related areas.

No property here, but there are lots of useful legal documents for landlords. You can buy a variety of off-the-shelf tenancy agreements with different clauses, all priced at œ30, and various possession notices, priced at œ12. Documents can be saved and edited.

Limited number of properties to rent across the country. Search allows you to specify rental property, bedsits and rooms, flats and houseshare, student accommodation, board and lodging, exchange, house boats and mobile homes, so could be a useful resource for those with specifc requirements.

As the name would suggest, this portal offers rooms to rent, with the majority of them situated in London. The information provided will of course vary, but most of the adverts do contain a really good narrative, mention of key features and those all-important contact details.

Estate and lettings agents providing a national database which is simple to use and returns worthwhile number of properties. It is not possible to search at a local level. News and related services also provided.

National lettings database with over 200 properties to rent. Limited search facility and no pictures but easy to use.

If you are searching for a property in the UK, Eire, France or Spain and do not wish to use an agent, this site is for you. Loads of homes can be found, all privately advertised, with the majority offering a photo, short description, price and contact addresses.

A national site dedicated to the sale and rental of exclusive homes. It doesn't look great but does have a useful number of properties from agents around the country. Simply link from the site to the relevant agent and then register your interest.

Poor quality site with few properties. Allows users to search for a property or agent, alternatively they can leave details of your requirements. Presentation is poor but advertising is free and includes a photo.

Estate agents for Claygate,Oxshott,Cobham,Esher,Hinchley Wood,Stoke d'Abernon and the Dittons provideing a nice and quirky site. View the lists of properties available from each office some of which are quite exclusive.