Renting

  • Be aware of the renting scandal
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    Owning a home is beyond the reach of many, but renting can cost you more in certain parts of the country.

  • Four things every tenant needs to know
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    As mortgages are becoming increasingly harder to get and homeownership remains unaffordable for the majority, more and more of us are becoming tenants.

  • Rent out your home for the Olympics
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    The Olympics are fast approaching, but if you are thinking of cashing in by renting out your home be aware that it isn’t just a case of sticking an advert online and handing over your house keys. Here we run through the process.

  • Can landlords evict their tenants?
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    What rights do landlords have if their tenants stop paying the rent? Janet Waine, a legal expert, and Moneywise offer some advice.

  • What rights do renters have against repossession?
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    With mortgage arrears on the rise, what rights do tenants have if the property they rent is repossessed? Rebecca Atkinson investigates.

  • Be aware of house-sharing dilemmas
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    Have you ever considered getting a mortgage with a friend to help with that all-important first step onto the property ladder? Our expert advises a reader in this situation and throws up some key issues to consider before taking the plunge.

  • How to make sure your landlord isn’t ripping you off
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    As a tenant, ensure your landlord is treating you fairly. This episode of Moneywise TV highlights what your legal rights are to ensure you get what you are entitled to.

  • London development on the up despite property sector doubts
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    Top quality, high-rise City office development is on the up again, although doubts remain about the vigour of the wider commercial property sector, says Alexander Garrett.

  • A guide to renting for tenants and landlords
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    The tenant and landlord relationship is often fraught with difficulty, especially where property damage, deposits and rents are concerned. Nathalie Bonney has some useful tips to keep things on an even keel.