Compare the advert carefully
Check rent, billing period, deposit, availability, included bills and important conditions. Material changes after first contact deserve an explanation.
Safer renting guide
Move quickly when you need to, but do not skip the checks that matter.
A practical guide for assessing a room, home or advertiser without treating any single badge as a substitute for judgement.
Read verification precisely
Identity, property and relationship-to-property checks answer different questions. Look at what was checked rather than assuming “verified” means everything.
Keep important terms in context
Where possible, keep enquiries and important terms inside Domisure so the listing version and conversation can remain connected if something later needs reviewing.
Be cautious with pressure and payment
Urgency, requests to move conversations off-platform immediately, unexpected payment destinations or terms that suddenly change are reasons to slow down and verify.
Report concerns without putting yourself at risk
Use the reporting pathway when something appears misleading, abusive or suspicious. Do not confront someone or gather evidence in a way that puts you in danger.
Before a viewing
Confirm the address and appointment, tell someone where you are going when appropriate, and avoid sharing unnecessary personal or financial information before it is genuinely needed.
Before committing
Make sure the final rent, deposit, availability and other important terms match what you understand. Ask questions where the listing history or verification status leaves uncertainty.
Something does not add up?
Use Domisure's reporting guidance so the concern can be reviewed with the relevant context.
Reporting guidance