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dailymail.co.uk
The listing, by OpenRent, describes the 'studio' as 'elegant', 'bright' and 'characterful', with 'a rare combination of period charm, modern comfort, and private outdoor space'
August 2025
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telegraph.co.uk
The ultimate student renting guide
It’s possible to find new housemates or individual rooms to rent through sites like OpenRent
August 2025
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telegraph.co.uk
How to find (and keep) good tenants
You’ll either need to use a lettings agent or a fixed-price advertising agreement with a third-party provider such as OpenRent
March 2025
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dailymail.co.uk
The listing on OpenRent said: 'If this sounds like a good deal, you'll get to enjoy the likes of a modern kitchen, good-sized double bedroom, living room, and even an outdoor space - a relative rarity for London.'
March 2025
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techcrunch.com
Just Move In raises $8M Series A for its home setup service
Just Move In embeds services from OpenRent (the biggest letting agency in the UK)
February 2025
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countrylife.co.uk
Originally commissioned by Bill Heine in 1986, the shark is now a heritage site, and the property is now available to rent through OpenRent
January 2025
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thesun.co.uk
25 side hustles you could pick up in 2025 to make thousands extra without leaving your sofa
If you have a spare bedroom, consider renting it out to a lodger through platforms like OpenRent
December 2024
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metro.co.uk
The weirdest homes that hit the market in 2024, from £15,000 telephone boxes to tiny cubby holes
In October, the seafront pad went up on OpenRent in Brighton
December 2024
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metro.co.uk
Would you pay £6,000 a month to live in a house with a shark in the roof?
But all is not lost for the iconic Headington Shark. The property is now available to let on OpenRent for £6,000 per month
December 2024
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inews.co.uk
I'm a landlord - soaring UK rents mean I can live my dream life in Lisbon
I want to be an ethical landlord and sort out problems for them as soon as they arise. I also rented my flat out through OpenRent
December 2024
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bigssue.com
Renting with pets: Know your rights
Sites like OpenRent often have filters that allow you to search for properties that allow pets
August 2024
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telegraph.co.uk
Anachronism or endearing quirk? Britain’s last privately owned villages
A one-bedroom apartment in the village is currently being advertised on OpenRent for £950 per month
July 2024
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which.co.uk
10 quick ways to make money in June
Websites such as OpenRent can help you to find a suitable lodger
June 2024
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dailymail.co.uk
Five homes across Britain you can get for the average rent of £1,350 a month
This studio to rent in London's Harrow is available from January 5, next year for £1,350 a month via OpenRent lettings agents
December 2023
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standard.co.uk
Artful lodgers: everything you need to know about being a lodger or hosting one in your home
Roslund uses OpenRent to find prospective lodgers and then makes a shortlist, sounding them out over the phone, before interviewing about five people
November 2023
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standard.co.uk
She found her budget stretched a lot further outside the capital and began looking on flat rental site OpenRent because it allowed her to leapfrog agents and communicate directly with landlords
June 2023
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cityam.com
HMRC uses unprecedented amounts of data and ‘nudge’ letters in crackdown on foreign tax evaders
Online estate agents such as OpenRent, as well all traditional lettings agencies, are obliged to provide HMRC a list of rental properties and landlords
April 2022
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theguardian.com
How to get the best deal when renting a property
If you want to cut out the agent, Croft says: “Get to know the landlord first, if you can.” OpenRent offer direct connections between tenants and landlords
November 2021
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metro.co.uk
What I Rent: Rosie, £2,000 a month for a two-bedroom flat in Maida Vale, London
...we went through OpenRent which is a really great way to go directly to the landlord and to avoid agency fees
October 2021
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vice.com
Heads Up: You Might Be Owed Hundreds of Pounds of Your Deposit Back
“Under the Act, the only permitted payments landlords and agents can take are the rent,” a spokesperson for online letting website OpenRent tells me, “a refundable holding deposit of up to one week’s rent, a refundable tenancy deposit of up to five weeks’ rent and few small exceptions, like replacing lost keys or making amendments to the tenancy agreement after it is signed.”
June 2020
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thetimes.co.uk
How to switch a rental property from a short-let to a long-let
You can advertise your property yourself via an online letting agency such as OpenRent
June 2020
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Wired.co.uk
The coronavirus crisis has totally broken the UK's housing market
To 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
April 2020
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Ft.com
How Airbnb hosts are fighting back against Covid-19 fallout
OpenRent, Turbotenant, Craigslist, Zillow and local estate agencies are becoming popular alternatives on which to list properties
April 2020
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Metro.co.uk
'I went with Openrent because there was lots of options, you rent directly from the landlord to avoid any agency fees or unnecessary hassle.'
March 2020
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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
September 2019
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landlords.org.uk
OpenRent is the NLA's preferred supplier for tenant find services
OpenRent 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*
August 2019
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metro.co.uk
We rented direct with our landlord through OpenRent and they are genuinely nice people. We also avoided agency fees which is great
July 2019
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thesun.co.uk
What £1k rent will get you across the UK
There are sites such as OpenRent which link private landlords with tenants, bypassing letting agents, so renters won't have to pay any fees
July 2019
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moneywise.co.uk
Your complete guide to renting
Online 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
July 2019
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badcredit.org
OpenRent: A Transparent Rental and Property Services Platform
OpenRent connects both landlords and renters in the United Kingdom through its straightforward property services platform
May 2019
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thesun.co.uk
How to haggle with letting agents or landlords BEFORE the fees ban comes in
Sites like OpenRent which link private landlords with tenants, bypassing letting agents, so renters won't have to pay any fees
Jan 2019
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ukvetmove.co.uk
OpenRent Great for Renters with Pets
OpenRent is an online platform but it puts you directly in contact with landlords, those that are actually renting out the places
Jan 2019
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thesun.co.uk
Websites like OpenRent help students avoid huge fees
Students are spending on average £147 a week renting but there are some ways you can cut the cost
Dec 2018
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metro.co.uk
What I Rent: Elly and Alex, £600 each for a one-bedroom flat in New Cross
We 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
Nov 2018
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homesandproperty.co.uk
How the smartphone is set to replace the letting agent
I paid for the ad using the credit card details I had stored on my account, and within a few minutes I was back in the bar sipping cocktails
Nov 2018
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thelondog.com
Renting a flat in London with a dog: the best apps
The advantage of this system is that, without a middle-man, you may find more convenient prices and avoid extra agency fees
Nov 2018
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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
Oct 2018
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metro.co.uk
Couple Find Dream Flat with No Agent Fees
Liv and Chris decided only to look at properties on OpenRent -- and it's a good job they did!
Sep 2018
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homesandproperty.co.uk
First-time Renting? Here's What to Do!
Tip Number One: Rent directly from a landlord by using OpenRent.co.uk
Sep 2018
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rightsinfo.org
Tenants Need to Learn Their Rights to Stay Protected
From 'No DSS' to evictions, housing law is a maze for normal people to navigate
Sep 2018
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metro.co.uk
OpenRent Tenant Can't Recommend Site Enough
OpenRent was a great resource for James, who was looking for a new home in the capital
May 2018
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developmentfinancetoday.co.uk
New Energy Efficiency Rules Will Affect Built-to-Rent Sector
We can expect the minimum energy efficiency standard to rise in future years
May 2018
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thetimes.co.uk
Finally! Progress on Rental Reform
Tenant Fees Bill continues Parliamentary progress. Comment from OpenRent
May 2018
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bbc.co.uk
Rent Freedom Day: Every Penny Earned So Far Goes on Rent.
Calendar metaphor demonstrates unaffordability of renting in the UK
Apr 2018
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thesun.co.uk
You Can Avoid Letting Fees BEFORE the Fee Ban
It’s not just upfront fees that OpenRent users avoid. We don’t charge renewal fees, or any other in-tenancy fees
Apr 2018
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independent.co.uk
Every Renter Needs an Emergency Fund
OpenRent explain why having a few months' rent saved, despite being impossible for many, can really help when battling dodgy agents
Apr 2018
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thesun.co.uk
Fee Ban Will Save Renters £300 on Average
OpenRent already saving tenants millions by never charging admin/agency fees
Mar 2018
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publications.parliament.uk
Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Tenant Fees Bill
OpenRent don't charge fees - proof that a ban on letting fees is not ‘bad for business’
Mar 2018
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thesun.co.uk
Tenant Fees Bill to Step Rent Rip Off
Tenant Fees Bill must stop agents extracting unfair fees from tenants via the backdoor
Mar 2018
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homesandproperty.co.uk
London's best-value areas have just been revealed
Which London postcodes cost the most to rent per square foot? South East London comes out cheapest!
Jan 2017
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bbc.co.uk
How Much Space Can You Rent for £100 per month?
OpenRent data reveals extent of housing crisis as tenants pay huge sums for tiny properties
Dec 2017
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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
Nov 2017
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thetimes.co.uk
OpenRent is House PA's go-to property service
House PA founder chooses OpenRent when letting clients' properties
Nov 2017
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thetimes.co.uk
How to Dodge the Pitfalls of Renting
Vicky Spratt shares tips on how to avoid the letting industry's worst practices
Oct 2017
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dailymail.co.uk
Inefficient Lettings Industry Will See Consolidation After Fee Ban
Head of UK's largest letting agent predicts what will happen after the tenant fees ban
Oct 2017
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express.co.uk
OpenRent Campaigns to Improve Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Tenants need to know the warning signs of a CO buildup, and landlords across the UK need to know their legal duties to protect tenants
Jun 2017
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bbc.co.uk
Data from OpenRent Helps Reveal 'No DSS' Crisis in UK
Many tenants face discrimination when finding a home due to claiming benefits
Mar 2017
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techcrunch.com
$5.5m Dollar Investment for UK's Largest Letting Agent
Rocket Internet put £4.4m into the hot PropTech startup
Mar 2017
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timeout.com
How Expensive is it to rent the houses from 'Love Actually'?
It turns out 'very', according to data from OpenRent!
Feb 2017
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savethestudent.org
A Student Guide to Letting Fees in 2017
The 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
Feb 2017
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homesandproperty.co.uk
Do You REALLY Have to Pay £2,000 to Move Home?
OpenRent is the fastest growing letting agent in the UK
Aug 2016
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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
Apr 2016
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vice.com
Stop Paying Fees to Letting Agents Now
Why pay agents hundreds when OpenRent charges a max of £20?
Apr 2016
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theguardian.com
The Future of Lettings Is Here
Online agents are set to lick high street agents with lower costs and more efficient service
Mar 2016
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timeout.com
Top Things Londoners Need to Know About Renting
Number One? Check out OpenRent to avoid paying huge fees!
Sep 2015
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mirror.co.uk
Top Ways for Tenants to Rent from Private Landlords
OpenRent heads up the list at #1! The Mirror loves their lack of admin/agency fees
Aug 2015
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telegraph.com
OpenRent Surpass Foxtons' Letting Numbers
New PropTech startups are challenging the status quo in the property arena
Apr 2015
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theguardian.com
Days Are Numbered for Traditional Letting Agents
New generation of disruptors seek to supersede inefficient high street models
Dec 2014
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forbes.com
Online Lettings Agent Trades Equity for Exposure
Profile of disruptive PropTech company set to rise with new media deal
Aug 2014
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techcrunch.com
Multi-Million Media-for-Equity Investment Completed
OpenRent gains backing from Northern & Shell, opening way for UK-wide advertising campaigns
Aug 2014
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express.co.uk
Landlords can save £1,600 with OpenRent
95% of people look for property online. OpenRent lets landlords onto the property websites for free
Dec 2013
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express.co.uk
OpenRent save tenants from fees of £310
Tenants enjoy a secure, safe and efficient way to find new homes online
Nov 2013
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homesandproperty.co.uk
New Online Agent Makes Lettings Simple
Landlords' first listing on OpenRent is free and there are no ongoing charges
Nov 2013
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theguardian.com
OpenRent is a landlord and tenant platform designed to help with marketing and the full tenancy set-up process
Apr 2013
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landlordtoday.co.uk
OpenRent Launches with £20 Letting Product
New online letting agent promises to disrupt market and save customers thousands
May 2012