Renting guides
Preparing to rent, a viewing checklist, tenancy terms and the handover of keys.
Keep a rental-repair record of location, requests and follow-up
Record what is observed, then contact the relevant party under the tenancy and actual arrangements. Dated photos, requests and responses clarify what remains outstanding.
Renting · Read the articleCompare rent inclusions, recurring costs and upfront expenses
Compare the same period and separate potentially refundable deposits, one-off expenses and recurring charges. Ask what a package actually includes and under what conditions.
Renting · Read the articleMake a room, item and key-handover photo record when moving out
Separate room overviews from details requiring follow-up and link filenames to the handover inventory. A usable record needs identifiable locations, not just a large photo count.
Renting · Read the articleOrganise deposit, move-in and move-out evidence
Keep deposit payments, move-in inventory, repair correspondence and departure records on one timeline. Organising evidence does not determine a refund or deduction outcome.
Renting · Read the articleHow do you read a tenancy agreement? Fixed term and break clause, deposit, stamping and Form CR109
Check five things before signing a tenancy agreement: the term and how it can be ended early, the deposit and rent in advance, what the rent includes, who is responsible for repairs, and the stamp duty and Form CR109 after signing. Write any verbal promises into the agreement so that you can rely on them later.
Renting · Read the articleViewing checklist for renters: from booking the viewing to key handover
At a viewing, first check the actual flat, what the rent includes and the handover condition. Record leaks, appliances, furniture and repair arrangements item by item, then compare the tenancy terms. That makes the decision easier than remembering the rent alone.
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