Know your budget
Budget for upfront rent, agency and legal fees, plus the caution deposit.
Renting Guide
Six checks before you get the keys.
Shortlist and verify
- Search by area, budget and what matters most to you.
- Question prices far below similar homes nearby.
- Request a verification report to confirm the property is real and available.
View in person
- View the home yourself or through a verified agent before paying.
- Check water, power, security, drainage, the roof and the neighbourhood.
- Confirm the landlord or agent is authorised.
Understand the fees
Get every fee in writing: rent, agency, legal, deposit and service charge. Confirm what is refundable.
Sign a proper tenancy agreement
- Read it fully before signing, including the notice period, rent increase terms and repair responsibilities.
- Make sure it names the correct landlord and property.
- Pay by bank transfer to a verifiable account and keep every receipt.
Move in carefully
Take dated move-in photos and record existing damage.
Find a place you can trust
Search listings or request verification for a property you found elsewhere.