Blog: Tenant guide

Tenants can stand out in the competitive lettings market by being ‘rent ready’ before looking for a new place to live.

With an average of 21 people vying for each rental that comes on the market*, competition in...

If you feel totally at home in your rental property, you may daydream about buying it from your landlord.

So, what issues come into play when you want to buy the property that you’re renting? Let’s take a look.

There’s no room for complacency when it comes to dealing with insects in a rental property.

What can start as a minor inconvenience can quickly become a major issue, especially as summer is breeding season.

Data circulating the property industry provides a clear message – landlords don't like tenants keeping a pet.

Data from gov.uk states that only 7% of UK rentals advertise...

When you’ve been letting a property, whether it’s been for just six months or six years, the tenant should make sure the place is clean and tidy before they leave.

A good landlord will require the property to be in...

When you first begin renting a property, your new landlord is highly likely to ask for a deposit before letting you move in.

Typically, this is one month’s rent payable upfront, although it can be more in some...