Resources | Moving in / living in a property

Renting a home can be a challenge, but it’s easier when you know your rights. Here you can find information on a range of different topics:

From searching for a home, to signing the contract, here you can find resources to help you.

Managing Your Money

With rent, bills, food, phone, clothes and activities all to pay for, setting and sticking to a budget can be hard. Check out our video on managing your money which covers how to budget, what to do if you run out of funds, which bills to prioritise and where to get help if you’re worrying […]

Guide to Contracts (Video)

Before you sign up for your new home, take a look at our advice on tenancy agreements and contracts. Watch our guide to contracts video here Download our guide to contracts

Moving In

There can be a lot to think about when you move into a new property. We’ve set out the key things you need to do before and after moving into a new home Download our guide to Moving In Fersiwn Cymraeg Moving In CY

Save money on your energy bills

When living in a property there are a number of actions you can take to save money on your energy bills. Check out our guidance document for details here.

Tenancy Troubleshooting (Wales)

Both you and your landlord have to comply with certain legal obligations, whether these are written in your contract or not. This is a general guide to your rights and obligations if you have an assured shorthold tenancy. Download our guide to Tenancy Troubleshooting Wales Fersiwn Cymraeg Tenancy Troubleshooting Wales CY

Tenancy Troubleshooting (Scotland)

Both you and your landlord have to comply with certain legal obligations, whether these are written in your contract or not. This is a general guide to your rights and obligations if you have a short assured tenancy. Download our guide to Tenancy Troubleshooting Scotland

Tenancy Troubleshooting (Northern Ireland)

Both you and your landlord have to comply with certain legal obligations, whether these are written in your contract or not. This is a general guide to your rights and obligations if you have a standard tenancy agreement. Download our guide to Tenancy Troubleshooting NI

Tenancy Troubleshooting (England)

Both you and your landlord have to comply with certain legal obligations, whether these are written in your contract or not. This is a general guide to your rights and obligations if you have an assured shorthold tenancy. Download our guide to Tenancy Troubleshooting England

Tenancy Tips (Video)

Watch our short film on what you need to know about renting your home and pick up some tips on common problems that arise. Watch it here Download our Tenacy tips video

Further help

Need further help? Here is a list of places you can go to get Further Help Download our Tenancy Toolkit Also available as a Microsoft Word document