Securing a Property

Once you have found a property you like you will need to sign a contract to secure your place. The contract will be a legally binding document, so it's important you understand what it means for you.

As well as a deposit, some landlords and most agencies will charge other fees on top of this. What do these mean?

To secure a property you will usually need to pay a deposit. How much will this be and what is it for?

Some landlords will ask for a guarantor to support your rent. What does this mean, and is this reasonable?