Renting in Reading
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Every listing in Reading is checked against these rules automatically.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- How rent is paid
- Monthly
- Deposit cap
- Up to 5 weeks' rent (6 weeks if the rent is £50,000 a year or more)
- What tenants can be charged
- Holding deposit and security deposit
England: tenants pay no agency fees, and every deposit must be protected in a government-approved scheme.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change; always check your tenancy agreement.
What you'll need to rent here
- Your passport, and in England a share code that proves your right to rent if you have a visa
- Proof of income: a job offer, contract or recent payslips
- References, or a UK guarantor if you have no UK rental history
- The deposit and the first month's rent
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