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Your Landlord Wants to Increase the Rent. What Actually Happens Next in 2026? featured imageRenting & Tenant Guides
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Your Landlord Wants to Increase the Rent. What Actually Happens Next in 2026?

A landlord can still increase rent in 2026, but there is now a clearer process governing how and when it happens. We explain market rent, Section 13 and what tenants can do if a proposed increase appears unreasonable.

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The Perfect Flat, the Wrong Building: What Renters Should Check Beyond the Front Door featured imageRenting & Tenant Guides
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The Perfect Flat, the Wrong Building: What Renters Should Check Beyond the Front Door

A beautiful flat can still be the wrong home if the building around it does not work for you. From lifts and noise to security, storage and communal management, here is what renters should investigate beyond the front door.

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No More Rental Bidding: What London Tenants Should Know Before Making an Offer featured imageRenting & Tenant Guides
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No More Rental Bidding: What London Tenants Should Know Before Making an Offer

The rules around securing a rental property changed in 2026, including restrictions on bidding above the advertised rent. Find out what tenants can be asked to pay and what to check before making an offer.

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The 20-Minute Viewing: What to Look at Before You Fall in Love With the Flat featured imageRenting & Tenant Guides
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Renting in London With a Guarantor: What Tenants Need to Know

Make every minute of your property viewing count. Learn what to check, what questions to ask and which warning signs to notice before deciding whether a rental property is really right for you.

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You've Found a London Flat You Love. Check These Things Before Saying Yes. featured imageRenting & Tenant Guides
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You've Found a London Flat You Love. Check These Things Before Saying Yes.

Practical guidance to help renters navigate every stage of the tenancy journey, from viewing and budgeting to deposits, paperwork and moving in. Clear, straightforward advice for renting with confidence in today’s UK market.

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