Searching homes for rent can be a time consuming task. A basic search in google will draw up a myriad of websites to visit.
How do you get the best from searching for rental properties?
We always advise our property advertisers to be as targeted as possible with their adverts. This includes making sure their rental adverts are aimed at the correct people. To do this they can specify who their rental properties are aimed at and make sure they add key features. The more targeted property advertisers are, the better enquiries they will receive.
Homes for rent search categories
We have listed below the main types of categories are available via our advanced search function.
Social Rent properties are provided by Housing Associations on a secure basis. Most of the time they are available via the Choice Based Lettings Schemes. However, there are occasions where they may be marketed direct to potential tenants. A similar search that can be done would be to look for DSS accepted property.
Affordable Rent is where Housing Associations have properties for rent at up to 80% of those that would be charged by Private Landlords, Estate Agents and Letting Agents.
Sheltered Housing is a search of homes for rent for older people, typically over the age of 55, where there is usually a scheme manager. Sheltered housing is for the elderly and could be in a block of flats, bungalows or even small houses. Typically older people who are living in Sheltered Accommodation are able to look after themselves. Similar searches you can use if looking for older people rental properties include retirement housing and downsizing. It is worthwhile checking all the different categories if you get time.
With our focus being an affordable homes platform some of the main searches for rental properties include categories where they can save money renting. No Deposit are homes for rent advertised by Housing Associations who do not take a bond for these particular rental properties. So this search offers you a great opportunity for deposit free renting. No Admin fees is another important search. This is where the Housing Associations who are advertising their homes for rent do not charge any administration fees to perform any affordability checks and referencing.
Homes for rent targeted search works better
How your property advert is worded can help or hinder it on search engines such as google. The more targeted you are with your search, the better the chance of finding ideal homes for rent. This can start from search engines. So instead of just searching ‘homes for rent’ you could search for example ‘sheltered housing homes for rent in Bradford no deposit required’.
