Guides
Your Complete Guide to Breaking Free from the Rental Catch-22 Updated August 10, 2026 Written August 2025 Finding a rental home shouldn't require a crystal ball or wealthy relatives. Here's everything you need to know about renting without a tenant guarantor – and why there'
Tenants
We know it’s disappointing to hear that you didn’t qualify for Husmus. But before you get too discouraged, it’s important to understand the reasons behind the decision, so you can take steps to improve your chances for next time. We're here to help because renting
Tenants
The world of renting isn’t an easy place to navigate. When it comes to securing the right home, there’s so much to think about, for both landlords and tenants. Thanks to the internet-reliant modern age, it’s become increasingly important to consider who we’re sharing our
Tenants
This is probably our most common tenant question. So let's have a frank conversion about rent increases. We'll discuss when they can happen, for how much and what you can do to challenge them. So if you are renting your home privately read on! Can my
Husmus
The world of private renting can be overwhelming, even if you consider yourself a seasoned professional. There are many components to consider when it comes to protecting your rent deposit – one of the most important being inventories. In this blog, we’re going to explain what you should do if
Tenants
Moving home is one of the most stressful life experiences people go through. In fact, it ranks as number three, just behind the death of a loved one or a divorce. That might seem a bit much considering moving home is typically a positive move. However, it can be costly,
Tenants
This is such a hot topic right now - and we see, all too often the levels of difficulties that some tenants face when trying to get their deposits back. (As if, moving home isn’t already stressful enough!) That’s why we are sharing with you some of the best
Tenants
Most rental homes are decorated plainly by design. Landlords pick neutral colours and sparse decorations in an effort to appeal to everyone. Mention 'magnolia' and most renters roll their eyes. What was once the perfect blend of white and warm is now the black sheep of home decoration,
Opinion
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, recently announced a new stamp duty tax break that will save the average UK house buyer around £4,500. The move is intended to revitalise the property market which has been consistently declining since the beginning of the pandemic. It is no secret that
Regulation
1. When did the tenancy fee ban come into effect? * Well before my time! * Jan 2019 * Jun 2019 * Jan 2020 2. Which country does this law cover? * England * Northern Ireland * Wales * Scotland * Narnia 3. Which of the following will a tenant still be responsible for? * Lost keys * Inventories * Gas certification
Landlords
This topic has been raging in the housing community since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The pandemic's impact can be felt across the board. Over 2 million people have become unemployed in the UK since the pandemic started. Around 1.4 million people applied for universal credit in
Guides
Securing your dream rental home is an exciting milestone, but before you can settle in, there's an essential step: passing the tenant assessment. This process ensures landlords feel confident in their choice, knowing their property is in responsible hands. Not to worry, the Husmus team have created this