How to Locate a Rental Property

Prior to beginning your search

Think carefully about the kind of property you want and what best fits your way of life right now.

Do you require a garage or off-street parking because you own a car?

Do you require a rental that is unfurnished because you have a lot of furniture, or would a rental that is partially furnished be more suitable?

Have you recently graduated from college and need a place that is completely furnished because you do not have any?

You must take care of the furniture if you select a furnished or partially furnished room, or you risk losing all or part of your deposit to cover damage.

Do you need or want a garden for your kids, pets, or yourself?

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Where would you like to reside?

Do you have to live close to your place of employment or your kids’ school?

Do you need to be near public transportation if you do not drive?

Would you like to spend nights out near town?

After completing this, compile a list of your primary search parameters.

Where do I need to search?

There are several ways to locate rental property that is currently available through Your Move.

To locate exactly what you want, where you want it, use our rental search and tweak the filters and sophisticated features.

to learn about rental homes that are fresh on the market, sign up for property alerts. This allows you to save your favorite properties in the My Move section of the website.

To find your rental, visit the Your Move location that is closest to you and speak with a local lettings specialist. You can talk to them about what you need, and they can suggest places that best fit your requirements.

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WARNING:

Although we understand that it might occasionally be annoying to not be able to find the house you wish to rent right away, please resist the urge to try to locate one by putting a request for a rental property on social media. We have heard of renters who fell for social media scams and suffered the resulting emotional and financial consequences.

Please contact Action Fraud for assistance if you believe you have been or are being impacted by a rental scam by calling 0300 123 2040. If you have been the victim of fraud, deception, or cybercrime in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland, you should report it to Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting center for fraud and cybercrime.

Set Up Viewings

Setting up some viewings is the only way to truly get a sense of the type of property you would rent.

Examine your list of preferred properties, then schedule viewings online or by contacting the branch that is renting the property. Before you visit the house in person, many rental brokers provide virtual viewings or video tours so you can get a sense of the place and decide if it is perfect for you. 

Before you visit the house in person, many rental brokers provide virtual viewings or video tours so you can get a sense of the place and decide if it is perfect for you. 

To ensure that the home meets your criteria, bring your list with you to the viewings. Making a list of topics to ask is also a smart idea. Here are a few crucial ones:

• What is the rent amount for each calendar month?
• What does the rent cover?
• Are there any other bills? How much will it probably cost? How are the bills divided and who is responsible for paying them if it is a house-share?
• What is the required deposit amount? In what location will my deposit be safeguarded?
• What authorized sums must I pay to establish the tenancy?
• If I decide to extend the tenancy, will I be able to make payments later on?
• What is the duration of the contract?
• When I wish to vacate the property, how long notice must I give?
• If I have an emergency, who should I contact?
• What kind of property insurance does the landlord have? What kind of insurance do I require for my own protection?