Searching for a place to rent? Let's go through the costs of renting a home, from rental rates and deposits to moving costs, bills and budgeting.
The costs of renting
We're here to help you break down the costs and work out what you can afford to rent. Here's everything you need to set your renting budget.
Confused about which bills are - and are not - your responsibility when living in a rental property? Here’s the lowdown for renters.
It's illegal for letting agents and landlords to charge certain fees to renters. Here's a breakdown of what you can and cannot be charged as a renter.
Looking for a way to make renting more affordable? Here are three ways you can cut the costs without compromising living standards.
Your tenancy rights
There are laws in place to protect you as a renter, from property safety standards to the notice you must be given before being evicted.
More than 24,000 households were served a section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notice in 2022. Here’s what to do if it happens to you.
From deposit protection and safety standards, to the amount of notice your landlord must give you to evict you, it can really help to know your tenancy rights.
Moving to a new rental home? Here are the laws around your deposit and how your landlord must keep it safe it with a government deposit protection scheme.
Right to Rent is a government scheme that makes landlords responsible for checking tenants have the legal right to live in England. Here's what you need to know.
Landlords are currently responsible for vetting their tenant's legal right to rent in the UK under a Government scheme. Here's how it works.
With changes to the licencing of rental properties for Houses in Multiple Occupation, now in effect, Jonathon Waterhouse of law firm Stephenson, explains the details.
Setting your criteria
What do you need and what's on your nice-to-have list? Here are our tips for deciding what you really want from your rental home.
The Renters’ Rights Act is about to make it easier for renters to keep a pet. We explain your new rights, reveal what a landlord might look for and provide tips for finding a pet-friendly property.
Fancy a brand new rental home that comes with an onsite gym, co-working space, 24-hour concierge and more? Enter, Build to Rent homes.
Considering whether to rent or buy a home? The answer will come down to more than cost, as we explain in these pros and cons.
House sharing
Thinking of getting some housemates? Here are our tips for setting ground rules, keeping the peace and making sure the washing up gets done.
Renting a property with mates, but not sure how to manage the bills? We look at the pros and cons of joint accounts – and the alternatives.
How to get on with your flatmates in a rented house share and avoid any arguments over loo roll, teabags and shower times.
Landlords and investors
Thinking about becoming a landlord? Here's everything you need to know about renting out a property, from securing the right mortgage to finding the right tenants.
With Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions abolished, here's our practical guide to the evidence-based Section 8 process and the legal grounds for regaining possession.
The Renters' Rights Act transforms England's private rented sector on 1 May 2026, bringing stricter rules and new legal risks for landlords. Discover the top 5 mistakes to avoid to protect your investment and stay on the right side of the law.
With the Renters’ Rights Act taking effect on 1 May 2026, informal rent reviews are a thing of the past. You must now follow strict processes, stick to market value and provide longer notice periods to legally increase rent.
The Renters’ Rights Act will affect renters, landlords and the future of lettings. Here’s our guide to the major changes, from the end of ‘no fault’ evictions to rent rises and pet requests.
The rental market is moving back towards balance as supply improves and demand eases. For renters, you can expect more choice of homes and slower rent increases than in recent years.
Rental growth slows to 2.2% as supply rises and demand drops to 6-year low.
The Renters' Rights Bill is set to become law and will bring significant changes to the rental market, making compliance more crucial than ever.
Landlords are facing one of the most significant regulatory shake-ups in decades, bringing increased risk if you get things wrong. Here’s how to sidestep common mistakes and stay ahead of the regulatory curve.
Rental market conditions are starting to normalise as supply and demand rebalance. The affordability of renting remains a key constraint on the pace of future rental inflation.
Considering becoming a landlord? One strategy for investment is to focus on higher yielding markets. Here are the top investor hotspots in the UK.
Too good to be true? Not so. From student digs, to development opportunities, we've got 10 opportunities for sale with a guide price of £10,000 or less.
Rents are rising at the slowest pace for 4 years as the supply and demand imbalance narrows. This is welcome news but strong competition for rented homes remains.
Second home stamp duty raised to 5% from tomorrow, but relief for first-time buyers and home movers remains until April 2025. Capital Gains Tax increased and thousands of affordable homes to be built. How the Autumn Budget impacts the housing market.
Rental inflation is slowing, with London and major cities leading the way. However, towns and rural areas are continuing to see rents rise. Find out what’s happening where you live in our Rental Market Report.
The new Labour government has introduced a Renters Rights Bill. So what does this mean for renters and landlords? Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, shares his insights.
The average rent for new lets in the UK is £1,226 after a +6.6% rise in the last year. Rents for new lets will rise more slowly this year, but only a major supply boost will help with rental affordability.
The average UK rent is now £1,223 after a +7.8% rise in the last year. Rents for new lets will rise more slowly this year, but only a major supply boost will help with rental affordability.
Got a spare room and in need of a little extra income? Using the Rent a Room scheme to get a lodger could be worth considering.
Looking to rent out a property? Whether you’re a first-time landlord or building a property empire, here’s what you need to know.
If you're earning an income from renting property, make sure you’re aware of your tax liabilities. Here's an overview of what you need to know.
There are signs that the UK rental market will turn in 2024. Rents are reaching the maximum affordable price and rental demand is starting to slow.
From protecting tenant deposits to sorting insurance: nine things you'll need to know when managing a property as a landlord.
Rents continue to rise across the UK, as Scotland overtakes London with the steepest hikes in rental inflation.
Annual rental inflation for new lets is up 10.4% year-on-year, with rents taking up the highest proportion of earnings in a decade at 28%. Meanwhile, 51% of landlord sales are happening in London and the South East.
Nearly a third of landlords are being hit by higher mortgage rates, risking a further squeeze on the number of rental homes available.
Notice periods for rent increases to be doubled, no-fault evictions banned and minimum housing standards established. What's in the Renters' Reform Bill?
Six out of 10 landlords are in favour of the introduction of the Decent Homes Standard, the biggest shake up in the private rented sector for 30 years.
New short term let rules being considered to protect communities in England's holiday destinations.
There's a chronic lack of rented homes available and rents are rising fast. Why is this happening and when will things improve?
Here are some practical ways landlords can help tenants and applicants who might be at risk of homelessness.
Buying in an area that's being regenerated is a smart move. Find out which major cities are being transformed with mulit-million pound investment projects right now.
With many landlords weighing up their position, we take a look at what’s happening in the buy-to-let market.
One in four landlords have frozen rents, while 22% have offered a payment holiday.
The average rent is now nearly £1,000 a month but there's a wide choice of more affordable markets for people who can be flexible.
Landlords will no longer be able to evict renters for no reason as part of a package of measures included in the Queen’s Speech to make the rental market fairer.
Landlords are currently responsible for vetting their tenant's legal right to rent in the UK under a Government scheme. Here's how it works.
The rate at which rents are rising is at a 13-year high, while demand soared by 76% in the New Year. Get the latest with our Rental Market Report.
From new Covid-19 measures to rising demand, here’s what you need to be aware of if you’re renting this year.
The UK rental market is roaring ahead, with properties letting almost a week faster than in 2020, our research shows.
The revival comes as offices start to reopen and rental affordability improves, particularly in London where it has hit a 10-year high.
The start of the new tax year brings changes to mortgage interest tax relief and capital gains tax for buy-to-let landlords.
People who rent their homes will not be offered a three-month rent break similar to the mortgage holiday available to homeowners.
Advice for landlords on rental payments during the coronavirus pandemic.
