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How to Rent Guide 2024

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Our how to rent guide is designed to help you on your rental journey. The last few years have seen demand for rental property soar and the rental...

Can I Get Help With My Rent?

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Can I get help with my rent? You might be able to get help with the costs of renting. Read on and find out more!

What Are Rent Arrears?

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You should treat rental payments as a ‘priority’ debt. But what if you find yourself in rent arrears? What should you do? Here's some advice.

Can You Negotiate Rent?

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Most tenants think that rent is set in stone, but this isn't always the case. Can you negotiate rent? In short, yes and here's how.

How Much Rent Can I Afford?

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How much rent can you afford? The answer depends on salary, location, living expenses, and other factors... Take a look.

Can Landlords Increase Rent?

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Can landlords increase rent? Short answer: yes, but not just whenever they want, by how much they like. Take a look.

Who Can Be a Guarantor for Renting?

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Who can be a guarantor for renting? A guarantor is often a close relative, but they don’t have to be. Let's share the ins & outs.

How Much Deposit for Rent?

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How much deposit for rent? It's usually the same as 4-5 weeks' rent. Let's take a look at the ins & outs and answer some questions.

What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy?

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So, what is an assured shorthold tenancy? Most private tenants have one, but many are still unaware of the ins & outs.

Cheapest Place to Rent in the UK

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Finding the most affordable places to live can be a challenging task, especially in a diverse and vast nation like the UK. With house prices and rent costs...

Decorating Your Rental Home

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There are plenty of ways for decorating your rental home without affecting your deposit when tenancy is over. Check it out!

The Importance of Rental Protection for Tenants

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The private rental sector (PRS) is expected to increase to a quarter of all UK homes by 2021. Through a combination of rising house prices and personal choices,...

How to Rent Guide 2024

Can I Get Help With My Rent?

What Are Rent Arrears?

Can You Negotiate Rent?

How Much Rent Can I Afford?

Can Landlords Increase Rent?

Who Can Be a Guarantor for Renting?

How Much Deposit for Rent?

What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy?

Renting a Home Advice | Podcast S2E6

End of Tenancy Guide | Podcast S2E5

Good Tenant Qualities: Renting Guide | Podcast S2E4

Cheapest Place to Rent in the UK

Decorating Your Rental Home

The Importance of Rental Protection for Tenants

A guide to renting

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How to Rent Guide 2024

Can I Get Help With My Rent?

What Are Rent Arrears?

Can You Negotiate Rent?

How Much Rent Can I Afford?

Can Landlords Increase Rent?

Who Can Be a Guarantor for Renting?

How Much Deposit for Rent?

What is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy?

Renting a Home Advice | Podcast S2E6

End of Tenancy Guide | Podcast S2E5

Good Tenant Qualities: Renting Guide | Podcast S2E4

Cheapest Place to Rent in the UK

Decorating Your Rental Home

The Importance of Rental Protection for Tenants

Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant

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