Rent a Home through Porter Estate Agents
If you're looking to rent, we're here to help you find a place that feels like home—whether it's your first flat or a spacious house for the whole family.
No matter your reason for moving—starting out on your own, relocating for work, or simply needing more space—we’ll guide you through the process so everything feels straightforward and stress-free.
The rental market can be competitive, but when a landlord lists with us, we do our best to get you in the loop right away. With us, every step of the process—from viewing properties to online referencing and signing tenancy documents—is designed to be convenient, transparent, and hassle-free. We’ll explain what’s expected from you as a tenant, including how to care for the property, pay rent on time, and what steps to take if something goes wrong.
We’ll also make sure your deposit is protected. By law, all deposits must be held in a government-approved scheme. This ensures that, as long as you stick to your tenancy agreement, you’ll get your money back at the end of your stay.
Renting doesn’t have to be complicated—we’re here to make it simple, clear, and as smooth as possible from start to finish. With an abundance of local knowledge and experience, we are here to help tenants find the house they are looking for in the timescales they need.
Find a Home You'll Love with Us
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Browse Available Properties
Explore our property listings with their detailed descriptions, to find your next home from anywhere, anytime. -
Book a Viewing
When you've found one or more properties that have caught your eye, book an in-person viewing to see it for yourself. -
Submit Your Rental Application
Fill out our application forms with your details and preferred property. We will guide you through the process, talking you through all the payments required before the tenancy starts, during the tenancy and information about tenant protection. -
Online Referencing and Checks
We use an independent credit check company who conveniently send you online links to complete simple forms in your own time. -
Sign Your Tenancy Agreement
Your signature will secure your new home, conveniently online to make it quick and avoiding the need for paper. -
Moving In Day!
Once all the boxes are ticked, you'll be ready to collect the keys! We will make all the arrangements so that this fits in with you.
What You'll Need to Apply as a Tenant
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Proof of Identity
A current driving licence or passport will serve as a verification of your identity. -
Proof of Address
A copy of a utility bill or bank statement dated within the last 3 months will serve as a verification of your address. -
Income Verification
We’d need you to submit recent payslips, an employment contract, or bank statements to validate your current earning level. -
Landlord Reference
If this isn't your first tenancy, we'd need to see a reference from your previous landlord. -
Guarantor Information
If appropriate, we'd ask you to provide your guarantor's contact details, including proof of both identity, income, and share code or visa documents, if applicable. -
Right to Rent
We are legally required to conduct Right to Rent checks in the UK before a tenant takes on a tenancy, to ensure they have the legal right to rent the property, and we may request your share code or visa documents if appropriate. -
Complete Application
Ensure your application form is filled out in full and that any required documents have been submitted to us.
For more information on our Tenant Fees, please click
here.