Renting Tips & Advice

If your moving into a rented property we've got the hints and tips to still make your new place feel like home.

 
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Colouring your own world

The colours you wear say so much about you. And it’s the same with your home. You may be renting, but with a little negotiation and a free weekend you could personalise your place with a new paint job. A new home and a fresh start.

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Essential information about your home

Renting can be great fun. Living in different places, meeting new people and discovering local neighbourhoods. When you move into a rental property it is easy to forget about maintenance and safety. But there are some things you should check, just for your own peace of mind.

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Feel as safe as houses

When you move into a rental property the first thing you should do is make it safe and secure. Who knows how many sets of keys are out there! And if it is an older home the locks and door handles probably won’t be state-of-the-art. Here are some suggestions to give you peace of mind.

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Greening your temporary home

When it comes to reducing your impact on the environment little things can make a big difference. When you move into a rental property there are still lots of ways you can reduce, reuse and recycle, especially if you have a garden or a roof.

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Make yourself at home

Just because you’re moving into a rented property doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t feel like home. After all you will probably be there for the next year, and maybe longer. So it should be as comfortable as you can possibly make it.

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On the road to your dream home

While you are waiting for your new home to be built or renovated, renting can be a convenient option. It sure beats living in a construction zone. It does present some challenges though. Like, ‘What do we do with all our things?’

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