Renting
The latest Renting breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Realhomes
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Wes Anderson's 'The Royal Tenenbaums' Mansion is available to rent for the first time in 22 years
The Hamilton Heights home is a treat for anyone who likes classy decor, wood paneling, and grand pianos
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Where to spend and where to save when planning a living room according to designers
We've asked the experts what's worth splurging on and where you can be saving money when designing your living room
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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5 ideas to steal from the 2021 Ikea catalog if you are renting
Not sure how to make your rented home your home? The Ikea catalog is packed full of fab ideas to get you inspired...
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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8 easy steps to refreshing your rented flat this weekend
If you're looking to refresh your rented space, consider following our 8 steps this weekend. They're budget friendly and can be applied to any rented – or owned – home
By Emily Shaw Last updated
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6 ways to decorate your rented home (without losing your deposit)
Discover easy and affordable ways to decorate your rented home and update your space in time for autumn
By Emily Shaw Last updated
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Ikea kitchen hacks: 5 ways to make standard stylish (Ikea kitchen or not)
Use these Ikea kitchen hacks to update your cabinets quickly and cheaply. You don't even need an Ikea kitchen to try them...
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Uni room ideas: 10 ways to add some personality to your student digs
Looking for uni room ideas? We've got you covered with these ideas and essentials...
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Buyer's remorse? Locked down renters and homeowners reveal their big regrets
Buyer's remorse has set in for millions of homeowners and renters alike now that they're stuck at home all the time. These are the most persistent nags
By Anna Cottrell Published
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John Lewis Home has launched its most stylish range yet! (And 'House' is so affordable)
John Lewis home just upped its game when it comes to affordable homeware, the new House range is STUNNING
By Hebe Hatton Published
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5 ways to spruce up your rented home
Make your rented home your own with these gorgeous (landlord friendly) pieces from John Lewis & Partners…
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Renters: now you can review your landlord, good or bad
Marks Out Of Tenancy lets you rate your landlord, estate agent, and property so future renters know what they're getting into – and to ensure standards are kept high
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Home ownership remains an aspiration for renters, but the majority don’t think they will ever own their own home
Renters are increasingly disillusioned by a system that gives them no chance to get on the property ladder – but not with the idea of home ownership itself, latest stats show
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Cohabiting couples are the fastest growing family type, and couples wait just 19 months on average to move in
There are more unmarried couples living together than ever before, but the time it takes them to cohabit varies regionally
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Affordable rents without giving up on the urban lifestyle? Mid-sized cities are the future
Why mid-sized cities are offering lower rents and better life opportunities to millennials
By Anna Cottrell Published
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These Shein home decor bargains cost less than your takeaway coffee*
*Well, mostly. Anyways... the Shein home decor section is so insanely cheap, it would be rude not to click
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Cor! Transform your home this weekend with these 10 amazing ASOS bargains
Last minute guests? Forgot you got stuck with hosting this weekend? Sending a teen off to uni and need bedroom buys? ASOS to the rescue...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Forget buying to let – renting out a beach hut is where the money is
Renting out a beach hut in this Dorset location will give you more rental income than a Kensington flat
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to become an Airbnb host
If you become an Airbnb host, you can make money from your home by listing a room – or all of it. Here’s how to get started
By Sarah Warwick Published
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A Berlin-style rent freeze could save UK renters up to £19K over five years
Germany has imposed a five-year rent freeze on Berlin – what would be the outcome of a comparable freeze in the UK?
By Anna Cottrell Published
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You could be making £4K a year renting out your driveway
Soaring demand for parking spaces gives city residents with driveways an opportunity for extra income
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Build to rent market is better value for money for renters
Build-to-rent will soon make up a third of the UK rental market – and offers better accommodation
By Anna Cottrell Published
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And the most affordable UK city to rent or buy is...
...the town where you'd be spending just 12% of your income on rent or under 20% on mortgage repayments. We reveal the best cities, and other cost-effective places to live
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Rejoice! Ikea announces a new collection aimed at renters and small homes
Ikea announces an innovative new collection, RÅVAROR, designed for renters and those living in small spaces
By Emily Shaw Published
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Viewing a rental property: 11 essentials to look out for
Keep your eyes peeled when viewing a rental property to get a feel of what it will be like to live in – and if it’s right for you – with these 10 tips
By Andrea Dean Published
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Tenancy agreements and other rental documents: a checklist for private renters
Tenancy agreements, inventories, deposit and insurance documents... If you rent, here’s what you need to know about what to sign and when
By Andrea Dean Published
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10 ways to get on the property ladder
Wondering how to get on the property ladder? Struggling to save for a deposit to buy your own home? Follow these expert tips to make renting a thing of the past
By Alison Jones Published
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Rental prices have risen everywhere but London since Brexit
Rental prices are continuing to rise fast across the UK, with the exception of the capital where rent rises are slowing down
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Rental deposits: deposit replacement schemes are becoming more popular, but may not benefit tenants
Alternatives to traditional rental deposits can help renters avoid large deposits, but could end up costing them more in the long run
By Anna Cottrell Published
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You could rent in Liverpool for 4 years for the price of going to the Champions League Final
Sorry what?
By Hebe Hatton Published