Guides for tenants and landlords.
Understand how renting works in the UK, from setting up a tenancy to deposits, inspections, and renewals.
Read Time: 3 mins
Tenant Checks Made Simple
A simple guide to the checks landlords carry out before renting, including proof of ID, income, references, credit history and the legal right to rent in England.
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Read Time: 4 mins
Tenancy & Holding Deposits
Understand the difference between tenancy and holding deposits, how each is used, and what legal protections apply to keep both landlords and tenants safe.
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Read Time: 6 mins
Letting Your Property
A complete step-by-step guide for landlords letting property privately, covering legal obligations, pricing, listings, tenant selection, deposits, and managing tenancies.
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Read Time: 4 mins
Rental Agreements Explained
A quick guide to tenancy agreements across the UK, covering key tenancy types in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, plus what they mean for renters and landlords.
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Read Time: 3 mins
Tenant Credit Checks
A friendly guide to tenant credit checks, explaining what they include, why they matter, and how to carry them out legally under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
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Read Time: 7 mins
Finding Your Rental Home
A step-by-step tenant guide to finding, securing, and managing a rental home, covering budgeting, searching, viewings, applications, tenancy agreements, and your rights.