For the people who rent
Useful questions, carefully checked sources, and practical next steps for finding and making a home.
LatestCosts and areas England / Scotland / Wales
The ONS mortgage map models average purchase repayments, not rents or landlords’ actual loans. Here is how renters can interpret it, avoid misleading comparisons and identify a possible tenant FAQ clarification.
Costs and areas England / Scotland / Wales
Rightmove’s Q2 2026 tracker reports record asking rents, but enquiries remain below their 2022 peak. Use the figures as context, not a personal budget or a prediction about individual listings.
Costs and areas England
The latest Housing in London report is a useful context source for tenants because it informs London housing policy and covers affordability, supply, overcrowding and decent homes. It does not change tenant rights by itself, but it can help renters compare areas, judge trade-offs and identify where older tenant guidance may need refreshing.
Finding and sharing a home UK
A shared comparison sheet helps housemates separate essential requirements from nice-to-haves and make a decision everyone can explain.
Costs and areas UK
A practical tenant guide using the latest ONS rent figures. It explains what the rise in average private rents means for budgeting, renewals and area choice, and suggests which existing guides may need updating.
Tenant rights Scotland
Scotland has several important private renting reforms scheduled or proposed. Some changes start on specific dates in 2026 and 2027, while pet rights, decorating rights, and the first-year rent freeze still need further legislation and have no commencement date yet.
Moving and deposits UK
Create a clear room-by-room record, keep original photographs and connect each issue to a dated note and the inventory.
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