Introduction


Moving

Whether you have rented before or this is your first time, when you rent a home there is a lot to think about such as:

  • How do you rent a home?
  • Can you afford it?
  • What do agents do?
  • Does the property meet your needs?
  • What type and length of tenancy should you have?
  • What happens at the end of the tenancy?
This guide attempts to cover the practical issues involved in renting a property.

Costs

Before you start looking for a property to rent you first need to consider what type of property you can afford. Work out what you can afford by looking at what your outgoings are likely to be such as the deposit, utility bills, costs of references, TV licence, insurance etc. Set yourself a budget and stick to it.