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Tips for finding your perfect home online
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Tips for finding your perfect home online

With thousands of properties available online, finding your dream home is now easier than ever. Here how to search effectively.

Renting for the first time? This is what you need to know
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Renting for the first time? This is what you need to know

If you’ve not rented a property before, you may not be aware of what’s required of you and how to find the best rental accommodation. These tips will help.

And the award for the worst landlord goes to…
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And the award for the worst landlord goes to…

Although for the most part, landlords are reasonable, there are some that go to extremes to make their tenant’s live’s hell.

Avoiding tenants from hell
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Avoiding tenants from hell

Landlords have been sharing some of their tenant horror stories online, and they are a cautionary tale for those looking to rent out their property.

Understanding the terms of your rental deposit is critical
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Understanding the terms of your rental deposit is critical

One of the most common areas of conflict between letting agents and tenants is around the refund of the tenant’s deposit.

 Tenants beware – your landlord’s insurance does not cover you
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Tenants beware – your landlord’s insurance does not cover you

Tenants are often under the misconception that their belongings are covered by landlord’s insurance. This is however, not the case, and tenants need to have their own household content policy.

What to do with your home when you emigrate?
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What to do with your home when you emigrate?

Once you’ve decided to emigrate, you’re faced with major decisions regarding your home and its contents. Here are a few tips.

How can I rent again if I have a bad reference?
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How can I rent again if I have a bad reference?

Tips on how to go about renting a property when one of your previous landlords is giving you a bad reference.

10 things to do before you sign a lease
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10 things to do before you sign a lease

Important points to consider and pertinent questions to ask, before you sign a lease agreement.