Renting Privately

A very good range of houses and flats are available for rent from private landlords.

If you are on a low income, you may be entitled to claim benefits that will help you pay your rent.

To find homes that may be available to rent privately, try checking:

• Estate agents
• Local newspapers 
• Letting agents in telephone directories like the Yellow Pages or Thomson Local Directory 
• Private adverts in local shop windows or online
• Family and friends

Key questions to ask before you rent

• How much is the rent?
• How much is the council tax?
• What does the rent include?
• Is the rent weekly, monthly or every 4 weeks?
• Does the rent include the gas, electricity and water?
• Is furniture included?
• What condition is the building in?