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.

1. Compare the advert carefully

Check rent, billing period, deposit, availability, included bills and important conditions. Material changes after first contact deserve an explanation.

2. Read verification precisely

Identity, property and relationship-to-property checks answer different questions.

3. Keep important terms in context

Keep enquiries and important terms inside Domisure where possible so the listing version and conversation remain connected.

4. Be cautious with pressure and payment

Urgency, requests to move conversations off-platform immediately, unexpected payment destinations or suddenly changing terms are reasons to slow down.

5. Report concerns safely

Use the reporting pathway when something appears misleading, abusive or suspicious.

Before a viewing

Confirm the address and appointment 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.