Renting and moving home
Organise rental costs, dates, condition records and the handover.
Plan a rental move around the actual agreement, the property's UK nation and the dates you can occupy each home. Keep deposits and other money tied up separate from non-refundable costs.
Before paying or giving notice
Use the nation rental guides to check the relevant framework, then confirm the specific agreement and notice requirements. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have different rules; halls, lodgers and other accommodation may need a different approach.
Build a move-in budget, record any overlap and prepare a handover record. The guides below cover viewings, paperwork, inventories, cleaning and common household situations.
Deposits, inventories and condition records
Keep clear records and find the applicable deposit information for the UK nation.
Read the guide RentingEnd-of-tenancy cleaning and handover
Plan cleaning and handover against the agreement and recorded property condition.
Read the guide RentingMoving between shared homes
Agree responsibilities for joint belongings, utilities, bills and handover.
Read the guide RentingMoving into a rented home checklist
Prepare the budget, condition record, services and first-day tasks for a rental move.
Read the guide RentingMoving out of a furnished rental
Reconcile supplied furniture and inventory records before returning the property.
Read the guide RentingMoving when renting with pets
Check property suitability, applicable arrangements and move-day care for pets.
Read the guide RentingPlanning notice and tenancy dates
Identify the information to check before coordinating notice, a new tenancy and the move.
Read the guide RentingProblems at rental move-in
Document missing items, condition concerns and access problems and find the relevant help route.
Read the guide RentingRental applications and moving paperwork
Organise application information and records without promising eligibility or approval.
Read the guide RentingRental overlap and temporary gaps
Compare overlap and gap scenarios while coordinating access and moving costs.
Read the guide RentingRental viewing checklist
Compare suitability, condition, access and practical questions when viewing rentals.
Read the guide RentingThe costs of moving between rentals
Budget for deposits, moving services, overlapping homes and essential setup costs.
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