{"id":6877,"date":"2025-08-01T23:55:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T22:55:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/how-a-short-let-could-help-keep-your-home-move-on-track\/"},"modified":"2025-08-01T23:55:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T22:55:34","slug":"how-a-short-let-could-help-keep-your-home-move-on-track","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rightmove.co.uk\/guides\/how-a-short-let-could-help-keep-your-home-move-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"How a short let could help keep your home move on track"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You might know Rightmove as the place with the largest choice of properties for sale and to rent in the UK. But did you know you can also find short-term rentals<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many reasons why someone might want to move into a property on a short-term basis. This could be due to work commitments, or renovations that mean they can\u2019t live in their property for a period of time. Plus, some movers might be in need of a place to live while they wait for a property purchase to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who are short lets for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, if you\u2019re buying or selling a home right now, the process is running smoothly, and you\u2019re on track to complete your sale or purchase to a date that works for everyone \u2013 particularly if you\u2019re in a property chain<\/a>. But we know that, at the moment, it\u2019s taking seven months on average for home purchases to complete, with long chains and delays in the conveyancing process<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding to the already costly process of moving might mean a short let isn\u2019t an option, but, it could be something you want to consider if it would keep your home-move on track. So if you\u2019ve had a moving curveball come your way and are looking for solutions, a short-term let could be an option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A short let could be right for you if:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n