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June | 2020
thetimes.co.uk
How to switch a rental property from a short-let to a long-letYou can advertise your property yourself through websites…via an online letting agency such as OpenRent (from £29)...
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April | 2020
Wired.co.uk
The coronavirus crisis has totally broken the UK's housing marketTo help both tenants and landlords, OpenRent has introduced a feature called rent pause, which effectively allows landlords to pause their rent collection service with a single button...
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April | 2020
Ft.com
How Airbnb hosts are fighting back against Covid-19 falloutOpenRent, Turbotenant, Craigslist, Zillow and local estate agencies are becoming popular alternatives on which to list properties...
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March | 2020
Metro.co.uk
What I Rent: Anita'I went with Openrent because there was lots of options, you rent directly from the landlord to avoid any agency fees or unnecessary hassle.'...
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September | 2019
Telegraph.co.uk
Millennials spend a third of their salary on rent – here are nine ways to cut down the cost.The high cost of living can make it very tough to save for a deposit. But there are still opportunities for Generation Rent to get a foot on the property ladder...
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August | 2019
landlords.org.uk
OpenRent is the NLA's preferred supplier for tenant find servicesOpenRent is the NLA preferred supplier for their 5 star rated tenant find service. We've partnered with them to get NLA members an exclusive 40% off their tenant find and tenancy set up package*...
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July | 2019
metro.co.uk
What I Rent: Tessa and RobWe rented direct with our landlord through OpenRent and they are genuinely nice people. We also avoided agency fees which is great...
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July | 2019
thesun.co.uk
What £1k rent will get you across the UKThere are sites such as OpenRent, SpareRoom and Gumtree which link private landlords with tenants, bypassing letting agents, so renters won't have to pay any fees...
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July | 2019
moneywise.co.uk
Your complete guide to rentingOnline letting agents such as I Am The Agent, LetBritain, OpenRent, and Upad belong to one or more of the regulatory schemes and are free for tenants...
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May | 2019
badcredit.org
OpenRent: A Transparent Rental and Property Services PlatformOpenRent connects both landlords and renters in the United Kingdom through its straightforward property services platform...
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Jan | 2019
thesun.co.uk
How to haggle with letting agents or landlords BEFORE the fees ban comes inSites like OpenRent, SpareRoom and Gumtree which link private landlords with tenants, bypassing letting agents, so renters won't have to pay any fees...
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Jan | 2019
ukvetmove.co.uk
OpenRent Great for Renters with PetsOpenRent is an online platform but it puts you directly in contact with landlords, those that are actually renting out the places...
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Dec | 2018
thesun.co.uk
Websites like OpenRent help students avoid huge feesStudents are spending on average £147 a week renting but there are some ways you can cut the cost...
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Nov | 2018
metro.co.uk
What I Rent: Elly and Alex, £600 each for a one-bedroom flat in New CrossWe found this place on Open Rent, and met with the landlord together when we saw the flat. He said when we first saw it, if other people offered more money who viewed after us, he wouldn’t just give it to the highest bidder. He’s pretty sound...
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Nov | 2018
homesandproperty.co.uk
How the smartphone is set to replace the letting agentI paid £49 for the ad to be pushed out to Rightmove and all the other major property sites using the credit card details I had stored on my account, and within a few minutes I was back in the bar sipping cocktails...
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Nov | 2018
thelondog.com
Renting a flat in London with a dog: the best appsThe advantage of this system is that, without a middle-man, you may find more convenient prices and avoid extra agency fees...
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Oct | 2018
thenegotiator.co.uk
Tenant Fees Bill: Lords hail OpenRent as future of industry'So it is entirely possible to grow and thrive in the market without the use of fees from tenants,' said Baroness Grender...
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Sep | 2018
metro.co.uk
Couple Find Dream Flat with No Agent FeesLiv and Chris decided only to look at properties on OpenRent -- and it's a good job they did!...
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Sep | 2018
homesandproperty.co.uk
First-time Renting? Here's What to Do!Tip Number One: Rent directly from a landlord by using OpenRent.co.uk...
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Sep | 2018
rightsinfo.org
Tenant Need to Learn Their Rights to Stay ProtectedFrom 'No DSS' to evictions, housing law is a maze for normal people to navigate...
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May | 2018
metro.co.uk
OpenRent Tenant Can't Recommend Site EnoughOpenRent was a great resource for James, who was looking for a new home in the capital...
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May | 2018
developmentfinancetoday.co.uk
New Energy Efficiency Rules Will Affect Built-to-Rent SectorWe can expect the minimum energy efficiency standard to rise in future years...
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May | 2018
thetimes.co.uk
Finally! Progress on Rental ReformTenant Fees Bill continues Parliamentary progress. Comment from OpenRent...
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Apr | 2018
bbc.co.uk
Rent Freedom Day: Every Penny Earned So Far Goes on Rent.Calendar metaphor demonstrates unaffordability of renting in the UK...
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Apr | 2018
thesun.co.uk
You Can Avoid Letting Fees BEFORE the Fee BanIt’s not just upfront fees that OpenRent users avoid. We don’t charge renewal fees, or any other in-tenancy fees...
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Apr | 2018
independent.co.uk
Every Renter Needs an Emergency FundOpenRent explain why having a few months' rent saved, despite being impossible for many, can really help when battling dodgy agents...
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Mar | 2018
thesun.co.uk
Fee Ban Will Save Renters £300 on AverageOpenRent already saving tenants millions by never charging admin/agency fees...
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Mar | 2018
publications.parliament.uk
Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Tenant Fees BillOpenRent don't charge fees - proof that a ban on letting fees is not ‘bad for business’...
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Mar | 2018
thesun.co.uk
Tenant Fees Bill to Step Rent Rip OffTenant Fees Bill must stop agents extracting unfair fees from tenants via the backdoor...
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Jan | 2017
homesandproperty.co.uk
London's best-value areas have just been revealedWhich London postcodes cost the most to rent per square foot? South East London comes out cheapest!...
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Dec | 2017
bbc.co.uk
How Much Space Can You Rent for £100 per month?OpenRent data reveals extend of housing crisis as tenants pay huge sums for tiny properties...
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Nov | 2017
independent.co.uk
Reaction to 2017 Budget: Who Benefits from Rent Recognition?This is something better-off tenants will welcome, as it will help them secure better terms for a mortgage if they are aiming to buy in future...
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Nov | 2017
thetimes.co.uk
OpenRent is House PA's go-to property serviceHouse PA founder chooses OpenRent when letting clients' properties...
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Oct | 2017
thetimes.co.uk
How to Dodge the Pitfalls of RentingVicky Spratt shares tips on how to avoid the letting industry's worst practices...
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Oct | 2017
dailymail.co.uk
Inefficient Lettings Industry Will See Consolidation After Fee BanHead of UK's largest letting agent predicts what will happen after the tenant fees ban...
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Jun | 2017
express.co.uk
OpenRent Campaigns to Improve Carbon Monoxide AwarenessTenants need to know the warning signs of a CO buildup, and landlords across the UK need to know their legal duties to protect tenants...
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Mar | 2017
bbc.co.uk
Data from OpenRent Helps Reveal 'No DSS' Crisis in UKMany tenants face discrimination when finding a home due to claiming benefits...
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Mar | 2017
techcrunch.com
$5.5m Dollar Investment for UK's Largest Letting AgentRocket Internet put £4.4m into the hot PropTech startup...
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Feb | 2017
timeout.com
How Expensive is it to rent the houses from 'Love Actually'?It turns out 'very', according to data from OpenRent!...
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Feb | 2017
savethestudent.org
A Student Guide to Letting Fees in 2017The best way to avoid paying any fees is really simple – use a letting agent that doesn’t charge any tenant fees. That’s us at OpenRent...
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Aug | 2016
homesandproperty.co.uk
Do You REALLY Have to Pay £2,000 to Move Home?OpenRent is the fastest growing letting agent in the UK...
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Apr | 2016
25/04/2016, Daily Politics - BBC Two
Jo Coburn with the latest political news, interviews and debate.Jo Coburn hosts chat with renting campaigner Vicky Spratt...
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Apr | 2016
vice.com
Stop Paying Fees to Letting Agents NowWhy pay agents hundreds when OpenRent charges a max of £20?...
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Mar | 2016
theguardian.com
The Future of Lettings Is HereOnline agents are set to lick high street agents with lower costs and more efficient service...
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Sep | 2015
timeout.com
Top Things Londoners Need to Know About RentingNumber One? Check out OpenRent to avoid paying huge fees!...
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Aug | 2015
mirror.co.uk
Top Ways for Tenants to Rent from Private LandlordsOpenRent heads up the list at #1! The Mirror loves their lack of admin/agency fees...
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Apr | 2015
telegraph.com
OpenRent Surpass Foxtons' Letting NumbersNew PropTech startups are challenging the status quo in the property arena...
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Dec | 2014
theguardian.com
Days Are Numbered for Traditional Letting AgentsNew generation of disruptors seek to superceed inefficient high street models...
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Aug | 2014
forbes.com
Online Lettings Agent Trades Equity for ExposureProfile of disruptive PropTech company set to rise with new media deal...
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Aug | 2014
techcrunch.com
Mutli-Million Media-for-Equity Investment CompletedOpenRent gains backing from Northern & Shell, opening way for UK-wide advertising campaigns...
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Dec | 2013
express.co.uk
Landlords can save £1,600 with OpenRent95% of people look for property online. OpenRent lets landlords onto the property websites for free...
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Nov | 2013
express.co.uk
OpenRent save tenants from fees of £310Tenants enjoy a secure, safe and efficient way to find new homes online...
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Nov | 2013
homesandproperty.co.uk
New Online Agent Makes Lettings SimpleLandlords' first listing on OpenRent is free and there are no ongoing charges...
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Apr | 2013
theguardian.com
OpenRent Business ProfileOpenRent is a landlord and tenant platform designed to help with marketing and the full tenancy set-up process...
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May | 2012
landlordtoday.co.uk
OpenRent Launches with £20 Letting ProductNew online letting agent promises to disrupt market and save customers thousands...