Jungle Property

Always check your credit files before applying for a tenancy to minimise the risk of rejection. You have a right to see your credit files for £2 but can do it for free and should do it regularly. Check EVERY detail; people have had applications rejected because an unused (but not cancelled) mobile contract’s address had not been updated after a house move so be vigilant. Look out for entries on your record that aren’t yours – they may be a sign of ID fraud. More information on how to check your full credit report for free can be found…

*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies. There is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies *** there is no longer a fixed period or set end date for a tenancy. All tenancies are now open-ended, rolling monthly periodic tenancies *** Yes – regardless of your nationality, if you have not lived in the UK continuously for at least the…

*** Effective 1st May 2026, under the Renters’ Rights Act the maximum rent a landlord or agent can legally require in advance is capped at one month’s rent *** Yes – it is not unusual for a landlord to accept an offer or application to rent a property conditional upon the applicant paying rent in advance for the entire fixed term of the tenancy in order to guarantee rent payments for the fixed term. This is typically used where there is perceived to be a risk of non-payment of rent e.g. applicant has failed an affordability assessment. Still not answered…