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Hear from the people who lived there before you.

In our survey of UK renters, 8 in 10 had moved into a home with a problem nobody told them about. About this survey

Rented in East London since 2021? Review it in 3 minutes and get a £5 voucher for a completed, verified review.

Example UK terraced rental homeBarden Road area

Property score

8.1/10

7 verified stays

Tonbridge · TN9 · 2-bed terrace · ✓ 7 verified stays

86% would rent here again

Key checks

Reported by verified tenants

Damp and mould

Reported in 2 of 7 tenancies

1 fixed · 1 not fixed

Repairs

Urgent repairs usually fixed within a week

Winter

EPC D · winter bills usually £75–150 a month

Neighbours and area

8.1 out of 10

Noise
9.0
Deposit return
9.1
Warmth
7.2
Parking
5.8
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Good to know

Parking is easy during the day, but gets difficult after 6pm.

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Before you book a viewing or pay a holding deposit.

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Read the passport

Home scores, management scores, tenant notes, and a repair history by year.

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Your review makes the next renter's decision easier. Proof of tenancy stays private.

Verified tenants shape the score

Landlords can reply, never erase

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RentStory is designed to inform renters, not host a shouting match. Scores come from structured answers and verified tenancies.

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Facts carry more weight than fury

Structured questions determine scores; comments provide context.