Finding the right room for rent starts with a clear head, not endless, blurry-eyed scrolling. The smartest way to begin is by figuring out your absolute non-negotiables—your budget, location, and the kind of people you want to live with—before you even glance at a listing. It’s a focused strategy that...
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A Tenant's Guide to Finding Private Landlords No Agencies
Renting directly from private landlords with no agencies has become a go-to choice for many UK renters. You skip the agent’s fees, deal straight with the owner and often enjoy a speedier, more personalised service. It’s a simple way to keep costs down and stay in control of your tenancy. Why...
Monthly Rolling Tenancy Agreement A UK Landlord's Practical Guide
So, what exactly is a monthly rolling tenancy agreement? Think of it as a flexible, open-ended rental contract that ticks over automatically each month. You’ll often hear it called a periodic tenancy, and it usually kicks in right after an initial fixed-term contract comes to an end. For both landlords and...
How to Calculate Rent Affordability A Realistic UK Guide
Before you even start scrolling through listings, let's get the most important question sorted: how much rent can you actually afford? It’s easy to get caught up in generic advice, but finding your true rental budget is a deeply personal calculation. It's about looking at your take-home pay and weighing it...
UK Tenancy Notice Periods Your Complete Landlord and Tenant Guide
A tenancy notice period is the minimum amount of time a landlord or tenant has to give before bringing a rental agreement to an end. For most UK tenancies, this is usually one month for tenants and two months for landlords, but the exact length really depends on the tenancy...