renting guide

Discover what happens after you move into your rented home, from setting up utilities and paying rent to reporting repairs, inspections and enjoying a successful tenancy.

Learn what a guarantor is, when you may need one, who can act as a guarantor and what responsibilities they take on when guaranteeing a tenancy.

Learn how tenancy deposits are calculated in England, the current legal deposit caps, when your deposit must be protected and how it is returned at the end of your tenancy.

Applying to rent a property is usually straightforward, especially if you have your documents ready before you submit your application.