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Guides for renters
Short, practical guides to renting a home in the UK.
What to check before you rent a flatA checklist for viewings, so you notice the problems before you sign rather than after you move in.What your EPC rating means for youEvery rented home needs an energy certificate. Here’s how to read it, and what it means for your bills and comfort.How to get your deposit backMost deposit problems are avoided by what you do on the first day, not the last.Your rights under the Renters’ Rights ActThe biggest change to private renting in England in decades. Here’s what it means for tenants, in plain English. These rules apply in England only.Renting in the UK when you’re new hereMoving to the UK? Here’s what landlords and agents will ask for, and how to avoid the common scams.