We asked more than 1,700 private tenants, including working professionals and students, both international and domestic, what they really know about renting privately.
And, whilst many believed they were financially literate, much of the data suggests otherwise.
We asked more than 1,700 private tenants, including working professionals and students, both international and domestic, what they really know about renting privately.
And, whilst many believed they were financially literate, much of the data suggests otherwise.
Just
47%
of students know how to set up utilities contracts.
69%
of those in shared households don’t know what will happen if a housemate doesn’t pay rent.
75%
of renters don’t understand how the Renters’ Rights Bill may impact them.
33%
of renters don’t understand the end of tenancy inspection process.
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