Understanding Renters in 2026.
What do your tenants really understand about renting, and how do they feel about the UK rental process?
A year on from our Understanding Renters in 2025 survey, we asked nearly 1,700 private tenants, including working professionals and students, both international and domestic, what they really know about renting privately.
We also explored their awareness and understanding of the Renters' Rights Act.
And, whilst many believed they had rental knowledge, the data suggests clear knowledge gaps that need to be bridged.
In this downloadable report you will find:
- What tenants understand about the Renters’ Rights Act
- Knowledge gaps within the rental property process
- A focus on the student housing, including rental preferences and the impact of the Renters' Rights Act
- What tenants understand about
- Finding a property
- Guarantors and Right to Rent
- Deposits and paying rent
- Tenancy agreements and shared living
- Rental financial literacy and practical knowledge
- Essential insights to ensure a smooth tenant relationship
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Why choose Housing Hand?
As the UK’s largest rent guarantor service, we’ve supported over 100,000 students and professionals from all around the world. With more than 4,000 trusted partners, we’ve guaranteed over £1 billion in rent helping people settle into homes they love.
Here’s why we’re their first choice:
