A guide to renting

Here you'll find advice and a comprehensive guide to renting, from how to begin your search to the advantages of getting pre-vetted as a tenant and knowing your rights.

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Generation Rent: A Force of Circumstance or a Lifestyle Choice?

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The term “generation rent” has been bandied about so widely and so often it has become a somewhat meaningless stereotype.

Why it’s a Good Idea to Rent Before You Buy

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First-time on the property ladder? Moving to a new area? Here’s why it’s a good idea to rent before you buy.

Energy Performance Certificates for Rental Properties

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Renting a property? Be certain you’re clued up on the Energy Performance Certificate with our guide.

What are my Rights as a Tenant?

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Many people renting are still unsure about tenant’s rights. We help answer the question ‘what are my rights as a tenant?’

Student Rentals: Things Students Need to Know

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If you’re a student taking your first steps towards living in private rented accommodation, what do you need to know?

Renting with Pets: The Tenant’s Guide

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Struggling to find a rental that allows pets? These tips might help.

The Pros and Cons of Short-Term Renting

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Short-term renting is an increasingly popular tenancy option, especially in large cities like London.

Private Landlord or Agency? What’s the Best Way to Rent?

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Both are worthy options with their own advantages and disadvantages.

A ‘Pre-Signing Checklist’ for your Tenancy

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If you’ve found the perfect property to rent, don’t sign on the dotted line straight away.

Renting with Bad Credit

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Generation Rent: A Force Of Circumstance Or a Lifestyle Choice?

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Some may think they know what's meant by the term generation rent, yet it cloaks a wide array of different situations, aspirations and attitudes.

Understanding Your New Additional Rights as a Tenant

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The government has been busy in recent months trying to make renting safer and cheaper for the UK’s approximately nine million tenants. How will this affect you? Here’s...

Tenant Fee Ban: How Much Will it Save Renters?

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In January 2019 a new piece of legislation called the Tenant Fees Act became law after gaining Royal Assent in parliament. This will ban all fees charged by...

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Generation Rent: A Force of Circumstance or a Lifestyle Choice?

Why it’s a Good Idea to Rent Before You Buy