Article: Tips for tenants and landlords

Leasing a property is not without its difficulties for both tenant and landlord. In both cases, it's always best to be clear exactly what is included before you sign, or have someone sign, on the dotted line.

Below are five top tips for tenants - and landlords renting out their own homes.

Tenants making an offer:

1Make sure all requests and information are given to the agent at the time of the offer. Do not ask for the property to be repainted after the offer has been accepted.

2If you can stay for a year straight with no break clause, you are more likely to get the property. Or make your break clause at a good letting time, not Christmas or January.

3Some landlords may appreciate the rent ...

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