Renting a room in the UK for the first time? The whole process can feel a bit overwhelming. You'll be jumping onto platforms like SpareRoom or Rooms For Let, lining up viewings, and trying to get your head around the difference between being a 'lodger' and a 'tenant'. Before you know...
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How to Advertise a Room for Rent to Find the Perfect Tenant
To get your room rented quickly and attract the right kind of person, the most important work happens long before you even think about writing the advert. Rushing to post a listing without doing the prep work first is a classic mistake. It leads to fewer serious enquiries and often...
Tenant Not Paid Rent Your Landlord's Guide to UK Rent Arrears
It's a moment that makes every landlord's stomach drop: the rent due date has passed, and the payment hasn't appeared. When your tenant hasn’t paid rent, the first reaction might be panic or frustration, but the most effective approach is to stay calm and methodical. Your initial actions in the first...
Your Guide to an Electrical Safety Certificate (EICR)
You’ve probably heard the term ‘electrical safety certificate’ floating around, especially if you’re a landlord. So, what is it? Put simply, it’s the everyday name for a much more official-sounding document: the Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR for short. Think of it as a comprehensive MOT for your property's entire...
A Renter’s Guide to Finding Rooms to Rent in the UK
Finding a room to rent in the UK all comes down to good preparation and a smart strategy. Getting your budget sorted and documents lined up before you even start looking puts you miles ahead of the competition. It means you can move fast when that perfect room pops up. Preparing...