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

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

What Can My Landlord Deduct from My Deposit?

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When can and can't your landlord deduct money from your deposit? Let's find out.

Understanding Your Rental Property Inventory

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Renting a new property? The inventory will be important for getting your deposit back! Read on for more on understanding your rental property invent...

Receiving Notice to Vacate – What to Do

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There are many legal requirements your landlord must fulfill that have been put in place to protect you. You still have rights as a tenant!

How to Make a Complaint Against a Landlord or Letting Agent

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You should have every expectation that any issues that arise during your tenancy will be swiftly dealt with.

Property Checks – A Landlord’s Access Rights

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The landlord has rights to enter your property at specific times. Therefore, it’s vital you understand a landlord’s access rights.

Everything You Need to Know About Tenant Insurance

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Tenant insurance can be pretty confusing. Here’s everything you need to know to stay clued up. Let us break it down for you.

The Essential Rental Moving In Checklist

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Here you’ll find everything you need to do as a tenant when you first move in.

Choosing and Switching Utilities When Renting

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Renting a new property? Changing energy suppliers can be difficult, so here's some advice for choosing & switching.

How to Deck the Halls When Renting

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‘Tis the season to be jolly and all. But, if you live in a rental property, you might be faced with restrictions when it comes to festive decorating....

Credit Score When Renting: Importance of a Good One

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Tenants across the country are spending millions of pounds in the rental sector each week. Yet their return is yielding little more than home comforts. While some might...

Build to Rent Properties: Should You Live in One?

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Build to rent properties are housing complexes created by a big developer to rent out to private tenants. Some consider them the future, while others have their reservations...

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

What Can My Landlord Deduct from My Deposit?