Tenancy applications

We help you make sense of tenancy applications. Here we inform you of how you can negotiate the terms of your agreement, understand what to expect in tenant screenings and your rights as a tenant.

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Who Pays Council Tax? And How is it Calculated?

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Unless it's all swept up in your rent, council tax is typically going to be paid by the tenant. We explain all.

What is the Tenancy Deposit Scheme?

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We’ve put together our advice for those renting a property.

Types of Tenancy Agreement Explained

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We can help you make sense of your tenancy agreement before you sign it.

Tenant Screening: Everything You Need to Know

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Whether you’re a first-time tenant or not, background checks carried out by the landlord are inevitable. Here's a closer look.

How and What to Negotiate in Your Tenancy Agreement

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Whether there’s a clause you don’t like the look of or you simply want to cut your rent down a little, it’s okay to negotiate.

Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities

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Many people are still in the dark about landlord duties and their tenant obligations.

A Guide to Letting Agency Fees

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With charges that can affect your deposits and potential hidden costs, you’ll want to get to grips with the ins and outs.

Break Clause in a Tenancy Agreement: What Is It?

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The rental market can be a confusing place. Sometimes it can feel like lettings agents and landlords speak another language.

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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