Understanding tenancy agreements  TO AVOID potential areas of dispute, it is important that a tenant fully understands the commitment they are making when entering into a rental agreement. more

Legal issues for tenants  RENTING is great if you don't want to be tied down to a mortgage, but it can also be a little daunting if you've never done it before. more

A tenant's guide to moving  YOU'VE given (or been given) notice. You've used our site to find your new home. Now use our essential guide to making the moving process as pain-free as possible. more

Insurance for tenants  IMAGINE coming home and finding that the burglars have been. Unfortunately, this is all too common a scenario and one that often ends in tears as too many people neglect to take out the necessary insurance. more

Types of tenancy  SINCE February 1997, all new private sector tenancies are assumed to be assured shorthold tenancies unless the agreement states otherwise or the landlord gives written notice that it is not. more

Should I buy or rent?  MOST of us aspire to owning our own bricks and mortar at some time in our lives but there are always going to be times when you're better off renting. How to decide what's best for you? Here are a few pointers to the pros and cons of buying versus renting. more