{"id":26692,"date":"2022-02-12T10:40:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-12T10:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=26692"},"modified":"2023-09-22T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T12:15:00","slug":"your-guide-to-broadband-in-rented-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/your-guide-to-broadband-in-rented-accommodation\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Your guide to broadband in rented accommodation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What do you do about broadband if you plan to move into a new rented property? Do you take yours with you? Install a new line in your rented property? How does it all work? <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This post aims to answer many common questions about broadband in rented accommodation.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should know all you need to know about the subject by the end!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are tenants expected to sort out the broadband contract?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In most rentals, it&#8217;s up to the tenant to arrange broadband.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are exceptions where the landlord lives on-site, has an existing connection, or is in an HMO with a current arrangement. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For most rented properties you&#8217;ll come across, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/home-move-assistant\">it&#8217;s up to you to arrange your broadband connection and your energy supplier<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> You can shop, buy the broadband you need and control everything yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What broadband can I get in a rental?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The broadband you can get depends on the property and location. You&#8217;ll need to consult a broadband checker to see what&#8217;s available. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Simply enter your postcode<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0with a broadband comparison website and check the availability of products.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then decide how much speed you need.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The more people in the household, the faster broadband you should buy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The same applies if you or someone else works from home and has many video calls or online meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What if I have to share broadband with others?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For 99% of tenants, there is no real risk involved with sharing a broadband connection with other people.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, if you&#8217;re working from home or are very security-conscious, you may want to invest in a <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Virtual_private_network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">VPN<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to protect your part of the connection.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A VPN installs onto your computer or phone and encrypts all traffic. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If someone looks at your connection to see what you&#8217;re doing, they would see nothing but scrambled traffic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">VPNs are cheap, plentiful and helpful for anyone, especially if you access the internet from cafes or airports. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Your other option is to use a second broadband connection or mobile internet. Both offer the privacy and security you want but will be more expensive than a VPN. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You have the advantage of a dedicated connection all to yourself, though. But if you can wait, Black Friday is the best time of the year to sign up for a VPN. <a href=\"https:\/\/surfshark.com\/cyber-monday\">Cyber Monday VPN<\/a> deals are generally the best of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How does broadband installation work in a rented property?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Broadband installation is accessible on all but the tiniest minority of properties.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Most rentals in the UK have a line already, so even an essential broadband connection should be quick and painless to install.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It should require no engineering work or invasive installation, which is good news for your damage deposit!\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you do move somewhere with no existing phone line or broadband connection, get written permission from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\">landlord<\/a> or agency beforehand.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Installation is a modest hole in the wall with a wall box. It&#8217;s nothing major, but having a license in place saves any problems when it comes time to move out.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can I take my existing broadband with me when I move?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should be able to take your existing broadband with you when you move. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The only exception would be if you didn&#8217;t have an existing connection (rare) and the landlord won&#8217;t give permission.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Or if your ISP doesn&#8217;t provide services at your address. For example, you are moving out of a cabled area for Virgin Media or moving out of Yorkshire for KCOM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Moving broadband is easy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contact your provider once you have a firm moving date<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arrange the move and engineer visit if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complete all the paperwork required to move the connection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Make sure you&#8217;re home when the engineer visits<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not all broadband installations need an engineer. Any home with a recent broadband connection shouldn&#8217;t need a visit and send a router by post.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The provider should be able to tell you all that when you book.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you don&#8217;t need an engineer, all you need to do is connect the router and follow the setup instructions that come with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What if the landlord or other tenants have a broadband contract that doesn&#8217;t suit my needs?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This can be common when moving into an HMO or a property where the landlord lives on-site. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We recommend checking the broadband status and other bills before you commit to moving into an HMO or with the landlord if you think it might be a problem.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the current broadband package isn&#8217;t fast enough or doesn&#8217;t have a feature you need, discuss it with the other tenants or the landlord.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They may agree to upgrade or change if you cover any cost difference. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Be aware, though, that switching to a different provider may or may not be possible, depending on whether the current contract is still within the fixed term.<\/span><\/p>\n<h6><span style=\"color: #999999;\">Ref: THSI-2659<label>\/<\/label>ZD. 23821 | 3484.3<span>0652<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you do about broadband if you plan to move into a new rented property? 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