As a tenant living in a privately rented home, you’re able to benefit from a number of rights. If a dispute arises, then knowing these rights can help ensure you’re able to properly argue your case. If ever in doubt, then these tenant rights should be clearly mapped out in your tenancy agreement. Here, we’ve… Continue reading What are Your Rights as a Tenant? Tenant Rights UK
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What You Need to Bear in Mind at Rental Property Viewings | Downloadable Checklist
When hunting for a new home, attending property viewings can be one of the most exciting parts of the entire rental process. What you don’t want to do at a rental property viewing is just head from room to room, without really knowing what to look for. With this in mind, we’ve put together a… Continue reading What You Need to Bear in Mind at Rental Property Viewings | Downloadable Checklist
Resooma’s Response to the Energy Crisis
Since the beginning of the gas crisis last year, we’ve been keeping a keen eye on the energy supplier situation and have been sorry to see numerous suppliers go out of business. During this period, we’ve received a handful of similar questions by our customers, all relating to the gas crisis and how it affects… Continue reading Resooma’s Response to the Energy Crisis
How Much Does it Cost to Go to University? What’s the True Cost?
Many students and parents alike worry about the cost of university and whether they’ll be able to afford it. So just how expensive is uni, living costs and all? For many, university represents the best few years of their life. Not only can university set you up for a brilliant future, but it’s also an… Continue reading How Much Does it Cost to Go to University? What’s the True Cost?
Should You Rent Furnished or Unfurnished? Which is Better For You?
Should you be renting fully furnished or unfurnished? What are the positives and drawbacks of each? Learn exactly what these terms mean and which choice will best suit you and your rental property. When hunting for rented accommodation – whether this be a flat or house – one of the biggest factors to take into… Continue reading Should You Rent Furnished or Unfurnished? Which is Better For You?
What is Build to Rent | How Does It Work?
As the name suggests, Build to Rent schemes are new developments that are specifically built with renting in mind. Their appeal continues to grow, thanks to numerous perks, including purpose-built communal spaces, modern interiors and longer tenancies. Tenants face plenty of challenges in the current UK rental market. In the face of the rental sector… Continue reading What is Build to Rent | How Does It Work?
Getsafe – Flexible and Affordable Contents Insurance for Students and Renters
What is Contents Insurance and Why Should You Get It? Contents insurance is a type of policy that provides your household items with a degree of security. If something happens to destroy or damage your possessions, it can cost a lot of money to replace them, some of which may be essential. In these cases,… Continue reading Getsafe – Flexible and Affordable Contents Insurance for Students and Renters
Why Renting is Better than Buying – Advantages of Renting a Home
Although it’s a lifelong goal of many in the UK to get a foothold on the increasingly expensive property ladder, renting a home shouldn’t be viewed as a last resort. In fact, there are actually several advantages of renting a home over buying one. In between a lack of responsibility, less financial burden and not… Continue reading Why Renting is Better than Buying – Advantages of Renting a Home
What Happened to UK Student Rental Prices in 2021?
Covid-19 has meant that the last couple of years have been full of uncertainty. This is true of just about every sector and area of the UK, including the student rental market. Lockdowns have forced students to study from their bedrooms, while others found themselves tied into contracts for accommodation that they weren’t even living… Continue reading What Happened to UK Student Rental Prices in 2021?
The Cheapest Council Tax Areas in London
When you’re planning to rent in a new area, we know that one of the most important aspects is your budget. As London is known for being on the pricier side for renters, it’s essential that you know how far your budget will go. An unavoidable cost that needs to be factored in for non-students… Continue reading The Cheapest Council Tax Areas in London