Confused about which bills are - and are not - your responsibility when living in a rental property? Here’s the lowdown for renters.
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.
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 9 ways you can cut the costs without compromising living standards.
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.
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.
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.
Your tenancy rights as a renter changed in May 2026, impacting everything from rent in advance and deposit protection to safety standards and when your landlord can evict you.
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.
With 'no-fault' evictions now officially illegal, the rules around losing your rental home have changed. Here is what you need to know about the new, evidence-based eviction process and your legal rights.
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.
Considering whether to buy a home or keep renting rent The answer will come down to more than cost, as we explain in these pros and cons.
The Renters’ Rights Act has just made 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.
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.
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.
9 things you need to know when renting out a property as a landlord, from deposits to insurance and what's changed with the Renters' Rights Act in May 2026.
The Renters’ Rights Act came into law on 1 May 2026, affecting 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.
Got a spare room and in need of a little extra income? Using the Rent a Room scheme to get a lodger is one of the few areas of renting that remains flexible for homeowners after the 2026 reforms.
Informal rent reviews are a thing of the past after the Renters’ Rights Act took effect on 1 May 2026. You must now follow strict processes, stick to market value and provide longer notice periods to legally increase rent.
While it is still entirely possible to self-manage, the question of whether to use a letting agent has become more relevant than ever with the introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act.
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.
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.
Looking to rent out a property? Whether you’re a first-time landlord or already letting multiple rental properties, here’s what you need to know in 2026.
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.
Considering becoming a landlord? One strategy for investment is to focus on higher yielding markets. Here are the top investor hotspots in the UK.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
