How to Prepare for Renting: A Step-by-Step Guide for Tenants

AD | This season of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers is supported by Rightmove Found the rental property you want? Being ready to move quickly starts long before you make the offer. In this episode of Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers, Leone Ashby, Director of Harry Charles Estate Agents, joins Silvia Eldawi for a step-by-step look at how tenants can prepare for renting — from working out what they can genuinely afford to getting reference-ready, knowing what to look for at a viewing and making a strong application. 🎙️ WHAT WE COVER • What to prepare before you start searching for a rental property • How to work out a realistic rental budget • Why affordability is about more than passing a referencing check • What landlords and agents may look for during referencing • How to prepare for property viewings • What to look at beyond the appearance of a rental • Why the EPC and likely running costs matter • The pre-tenancy requests to make before agreeing to move in • What the rental-bidding rules mean for tenants • How to strengthen your application without offering more rent • Why your rental history and circumstances can help tell your story • How quickly to respond when you find the right property 👀 WHO IS THIS FOR? Anyone preparing to rent a home in England, particularly first-time renters or tenants entering a competitive rental market. It’s also useful for letting agents who want to help applicants understand what they need to have ready before they begin their search. 💡 GOLDEN NUGGET Make sure you’re going to be happy in the property, make sure you can afford to live there — and be honest about who you are and what you’re looking for. Being a strong applicant isn’t just about the rent. Preparation, communication and knowing exactly what you’re committing to can all make a difference. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Get your pre-tenancy requests in early 00:24 Rightmove supports this season 01:30 What to prepare before searching 01:46 Work out what you can afford 05:50 Starting your viewings 07:53 Why the EPC matters 08:30 What to ask before agreeing a tenancy 08:39 Get your pre-tenancy requests in 09:30 How to make a strong rental offer 13:47 Leone’s Golden Nugget 🤝 MORE FROM RIGHTMOVE Unlock more opportunities with Rightmove: https://hub.rightmove.co.uk/maximising-your-opportunity Discover more ways Rightmove is championing agents: https://hub.rightmove.co.uk/share-your-expertise/ 🔗 FOLLOW SILVIA ELDAWI Website: https://propologi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaeldawi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silviaeldawi/ ▶️ WATCH NEXT Watch the complete Golden Nuggets: Movers & Shakers series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfgAOYYBteUk 💬 VIEWS & OPINIONS The views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Rightmove. This content is provided for general information and discussion purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional, legal, financial or property advice. ✨ ABOUT GOLDEN NUGGETS Golden Nuggets gets property’s movers & shakers talking — uncovering the stories, debates, playbooks and lessons behind the people moving the property industry forward. Hosted by Silvia Eldawi.