Understanding the types of rental tenancies
The most commonly used tenancy agreement is called an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST). This agreement is used where the rent…
Making an offer
When you’ve found a property that you like, it’s time to make an offer. If you are submitting your offer…
Putting down a deposit
A ‘holding deposit’ or ‘reservation deposit’ is different to a ‘Tenancy Deposit’. Holding deposits Holding deposits (often the equivalent of…
The Right to Rent
The Right to Rent, introduced in 2015, requires all landlords and agents to check that tenants are legally allowed to…
Tenancy agreements and paying rent
The tenancy agreement is the legal contract between the tenant and the landlord. Whilst a tenancy agreement can be verbal,…
Moving in day and the inventory
At the start of the tenancy, an inventory check-in should be conducted. The report is essentially in two parts, the…