Rental Purchase (RP) is a type of housing tenure in the United Kingdom where a tenant rents a property from a landlord but has the option to buy the property at a later date. The tenant pays rent for the duration of the rental agreement, and at the end of the agreement the tenant has the option to purchase the property. RP provides an alternative to traditional home-ownership and can be a useful option for those who are unable to access a mortgage. RP gives tenants the right to live in the property as their main residence, and provides flexibility in terms of the length of the agreement, the amount of rent paid, and the option to purchase the property at the end of the agreement. The purpose of RP is to provide an accessible and cost-effective way of accessing housing and to provide an alternative to traditional home-ownership.