We are one of London's oldest and largest housing associations.

We provide affordable housing options for London key workers who do not qualify for social housing and are not currently in a position to enter into home ownership. These homes are former Crown Estate properties so we call them our Regency Portfolio.

They offer fantastic value for money, typically priced between 20%-35% less than the average market rent. They're located in vibrant communities with great transport links

Who are key workers?

Keyworkers are public sector employees who provide a vital frontline service in areas of health, education and community safety. To be eligible for the scheme, you need to work for one of the organisations listed here.

Am I eligible and who can register for the Regency key worker scheme?

New applicants (and applicants who are transferring) must meet our current criteria to be eligible.

In order to qualify applicants must:

• Be a key worker whose employer has nomination rights (only key workers from the specified organisations listed can apply). Key workers must provide a headed letter from their employers confirming their key worker status.
• Be on a permanent/ fixed term contract of six months or more with the employer (i.e. not on a zero hour contract or be an agency staff).
• Be a Peabody tenant from a Regency Portfolio estate whose transfer request has been accepted.
• Have permanent leave to reside in the UK (a copy of your documents confirming this must be included with your application).
• Your total household income must be less than £71,000 per year if applying for a one or two-bedroom property and £85,000 for a three-bedrooms or more
• You are unable to purchase a suitable home to meet your housing needs on the open market.
• You do not already own a home or you will have sold your current home before you purchase or rent.
• You can independently afford the rent without recourse to public funds

My employer is not listed on the eligible employers? 

Our eligibility criteria may differ from other housing associations, please check our Intermediate market rent scheme for other housing options.

If your application is refused, we will be happy to discuss this decision and alternative housing options.

Organisations included in the scheme

To be eligible for the scheme you are required to fall into one of the following categories:

• London NHS
• London Local Authority Teachers
• London Fire Brigade
• London Ambulance Service
• Metropolitan and City Police
• Transport for London
• Houses of Parliament
• HM Prison and Probation Service

Here's a full list of individual organisations included in the scheme.