The 5 Most Important Factors for Students When Choosing a Rental Property!

If you are having trouble finding a tenant please keep reading. We reached out to some of the students who have used our service to search for rental properties and compiled the most important factors for them when they are choosing accommodation. You can also watch a video here.

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Types of Roommate Living Arrangements

Most of you are currently living with a roommate or planning on living with a roommate in the near future. This week, we wanted to share the different types of roommate living arrangements so that you understand your legal position with your roommates and your landlord. If you’re renting for the first time, or you are about to sign a lease, we recommend you read this

Landlord and Tenant Disputes

I’m guessing most of us like to live in a peaceful and harmonious environment, but the reality is, occasionally we have to deal with conflicts and disagreements. When it comes to your relationship with your landlord or your tenant, we hope it’s a good one, but if there are ever any disputes there are a few things you can do to try resolve them.

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Looking for a Roommate? Here Are Some Questions You Should Ask!

Getting to know a roommate or interviewing a roommate to figure out whether or not they are a good fit is never really an easy process. In this week's blog, we share some ideas on questions you can ask and why you should ask them. This is just a short guide, so we recommend you make the necessary adjustments based on your needs and circumstances.

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How do I prepare my home for a long absence?

Exams are finally over and the term has come to an end! So some of you may be traveling or visiting family and friends, so we’ve put together a list of things to do in your apartment before you leave.