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thetimes.co.uk
June 2020How to switch a rental property from a short-let to a long-let
You can advertise your property yourself through websites…via an online letting agency such as OpenRent (from £29)...
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Wired.co.uk
April 2020The 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...
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Ft.com
April 2020How 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...
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Metro.co.uk
March 2020What 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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Telegraph.co.uk
September 2019Millennials 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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landlords.org.uk
August 2019OpenRent 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*...
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metro.co.uk
July 2019What I Rent: Tessa and Rob
We 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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thesun.co.uk
July 2019What £1k rent will get you across the UK
There 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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moneywise.co.uk
July 2019Your 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...
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badcredit.org
May 2019OpenRent: A Transparent Rental and Property Services Platform
OpenRent connects both landlords and renters in the United Kingdom through its straightforward property services platform...
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thesun.co.uk
Jan 2019How to haggle with letting agents or landlords BEFORE the fees ban comes in
Sites 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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ukvetmove.co.uk
Jan 2019OpenRent 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...
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thesun.co.uk
Dec 2018Websites 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...
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metro.co.uk
Nov 2018What 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...
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homesandproperty.co.uk
Nov 2018How the smartphone is set to replace the letting agent
I 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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thelondog.com
Nov 2018Renting 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...
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thenegotiator.co.uk
Oct 2018Tenant 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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metro.co.uk
Sep 2018Couple 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!...
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homesandproperty.co.uk
Sep 2018First-time Renting? Here's What to Do!
Tip Number One: Rent directly from a landlord by using OpenRent.co.uk...
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rightsinfo.org
Sep 2018Tenant Need to Learn Their Rights to Stay Protected
From 'No DSS' to evictions, housing law is a maze for normal people to navigate...
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metro.co.uk
May 2018OpenRent Tenant Can't Recommend Site Enough
OpenRent was a great resource for James, who was looking for a new home in the capital...
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developmentfinancetoday.co.uk
May 2018New Energy Efficiency Rules Will Affect Built-to-Rent Sector
We can expect the minimum energy efficiency standard to rise in future years...
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thetimes.co.uk
May 2018Finally! Progress on Rental Reform
Tenant Fees Bill continues Parliamentary progress. Comment from OpenRent...
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bbc.co.uk
Apr 2018Rent Freedom Day: Every Penny Earned So Far Goes on Rent.
Calendar metaphor demonstrates unaffordability of renting in the UK...
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thesun.co.uk
Apr 2018You 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...
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independent.co.uk
Apr 2018Every 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...
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thesun.co.uk
Mar 2018Fee Ban Will Save Renters £300 on Average
OpenRent already saving tenants millions by never charging admin/agency fees...
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publications.parliament.uk
Mar 2018Pre-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’...
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thesun.co.uk
Mar 2018Tenant Fees Bill to Step Rent Rip Off
Tenant Fees Bill must stop agents extracting unfair fees from tenants via the backdoor...
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homesandproperty.co.uk
Jan 2017London'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!...
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bbc.co.uk
Dec 2017How 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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independent.co.uk
Nov 2017Reaction 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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thetimes.co.uk
Nov 2017OpenRent is House PA's go-to property service
House PA founder chooses OpenRent when letting clients' properties...
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thetimes.co.uk
Oct 2017How to Dodge the Pitfalls of Renting
Vicky Spratt shares tips on how to avoid the letting industry's worst practices...
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dailymail.co.uk
Oct 2017Inefficient Lettings Industry Will See Consolidation After Fee Ban
Head of UK's largest letting agent predicts what will happen after the tenant fees ban...
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express.co.uk
Jun 2017OpenRent 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...
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bbc.co.uk
Mar 2017Data from OpenRent Helps Reveal 'No DSS' Crisis in UK
Many tenants face discrimination when finding a home due to claiming benefits...
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techcrunch.com
Mar 2017$5.5m Dollar Investment for UK's Largest Letting Agent
Rocket Internet put £4.4m into the hot PropTech startup...
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timeout.com
Feb 2017How Expensive is it to rent the houses from 'Love Actually'?
It turns out 'very', according to data from OpenRent!...
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savethestudent.org
Feb 2017A 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...
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homesandproperty.co.uk
Aug 2016Do You REALLY Have to Pay £2,000 to Move Home?
OpenRent is the fastest growing letting agent in the UK...
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25/04/2016, Daily Politics - BBC Two
Apr 2016Jo Coburn with the latest political news, interviews and debate.
Jo Coburn hosts chat with renting campaigner Vicky Spratt...
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vice.com
Apr 2016Stop Paying Fees to Letting Agents Now
Why pay agents hundreds when OpenRent charges a max of £20?...
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theguardian.com
Mar 2016The Future of Lettings Is Here
Online agents are set to lick high street agents with lower costs and more efficient service...
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timeout.com
Sep 2015Top Things Londoners Need to Know About Renting
Number One? Check out OpenRent to avoid paying huge fees!...
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mirror.co.uk
Aug 2015Top Ways for Tenants to Rent from Private Landlords
OpenRent heads up the list at #1! The Mirror loves their lack of admin/agency fees...
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telegraph.com
Apr 2015OpenRent Surpass Foxtons' Letting Numbers
New PropTech startups are challenging the status quo in the property arena...
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theguardian.com
Dec 2014Days Are Numbered for Traditional Letting Agents
New generation of disruptors seek to superceed inefficient high street models...
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forbes.com
Aug 2014Online Lettings Agent Trades Equity for Exposure
Profile of disruptive PropTech company set to rise with new media deal...
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techcrunch.com
Aug 2014Mutli-Million Media-for-Equity Investment Completed
OpenRent gains backing from Northern & Shell, opening way for UK-wide advertising campaigns...
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express.co.uk
Dec 2013Landlords can save £1,600 with OpenRent
95% of people look for property online. OpenRent lets landlords onto the property websites for free...
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express.co.uk
Nov 2013OpenRent save tenants from fees of £310
Tenants enjoy a secure, safe and efficient way to find new homes online...
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homesandproperty.co.uk
Nov 2013New Online Agent Makes Lettings Simple
Landlords' first listing on OpenRent is free and there are no ongoing charges...
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theguardian.com
Apr 2013OpenRent Business Profile
OpenRent is a landlord and tenant platform designed to help with marketing and the full tenancy set-up process...
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landlordtoday.co.uk
May 2012OpenRent Launches with £20 Letting Product
New online letting agent promises to disrupt market and save customers thousands...
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