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A renter's guide to a warmer home

Our free guide provides advice and tips on what you can do to make your home warmer, cosier and cheaper to heat. We also explain your rights and your landlord’s obligations.


Young woman looking at windows during flat viewing

Rental checklist

Town houses.

Your rights when renting

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Renter's guide - Cutting your power bills

Man insulating a wall

Insulation in rentals

Rent heating

Renter's guide - Heating your rental

Curtains in home

Renter's guide - Curtains in rentals

window with condensation cracked open

Renter's guide - Dampness and ventilation

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Renter's guide - Dealing with mould

Curtain blowing

Renter's guide - Dealing with draughts

White weatherboard house

Renter's guide - Windows in rentals

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Renter's guide - Healthy home assessment

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Smoke alarms in rentals


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