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Renting with Urpad – how the process works and what you’ll need
At Urpad, we’ve designed our process to give tenants a smooth experience, whether you’re moving to your first home, relocating for work or settling into a new city.
Preparing your rental property for winter
Winter is when small maintenance issues can become expensive problems. Frozen pipes, boiler breakdowns, blocked gutters, damp and mould can affect tenant comfort, property condition and rental income.
Your Urpad guide to buy-to-let in 2026/27
Buy-to-let in 2026/27 needs more than a property and a tenant. Urpad’s guide covers finance, demand, compliance, tax and management for today’s landlords.
The UK rental market in autumn 2026
The UK rental market has tightened again as autumn begins. Rents are rising, available homes are becoming scarcer and tenant demand remains strong.
Living in Bath – neighbourhoods, attractions and employers for tenants
Bath may be smaller than Bristol, but it offers a compelling mix of heritage, culture and liveable neighbourhoods. Its UNESCO-listed Georgian core is world-famous, yet many of the city’s most popular rental areas sit just outside the centreBath may be smaller than Bristol, but it offers a compelling mix of heritage, culture and liveable neighbourhoods.
Living in Bristol – great areas for students, professionals and families
Bristol has become one of the UK’s most desirable cities for renters, thanks to its mix of culture, employment opportunities and varied neighbourhoods
What is the Landlord Database and what does it mean for tenants?
The private rented sector is changing, and one of the biggest reforms on the horizon is the introduction of a new landlord database.
How to make a rental feel like home whilst keeping your deposit
Renting a property does not mean it has to feel temporary. With the right ideas, you can create a comfortable, personal space without risking your tenancy deposit.
Why now is the right time to review landlord compliance
The summer period is often busy with tenancies turning over, repairs being completed and new tenants moving in, while the start of autumn brings a fresh opportunity to make sure everything is in order before the colder months arrive.
Moving into a new rental property in autumn
Moving into a new property in September can feel like a fresh start. Whatever the reason, moving at the start of autumn brings a few extra things to consider.