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Is life getting easier for renters?

Around 4.6 million people in England live in a privately rented home. But if you're moving soon, or getting on to the market - what are the top tips to securing a property?

It’s been a tough couple of years for anyone trying to rent a home. The cost has been going up and up. Even if you can afford it, there have been intense battles between tenants at times for anything that’s available.

But now things are shifting… and for the first time in ages we may have some good news for tenants. In this episode of our 5 Questions On podcast, the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's cost of living correspondents - Kevin Peachey and Colletta Smith - explain the national trends in the rental market, and have some top tips on how to give yourself the best chance at securing your rental property.

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