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The Mumbai skyline at night across the waterPhoto: Cididity Hat, CC BY-SA 3.0News

16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Search any city and area in India on RentEase

The city and area boxes now use the India Post directory, so you can pick your city, your locality or even your village.

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Tall apartment towers in HyderabadPhoto: iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0News

15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

RentEase is now open to dealers and agents

Owners and dealers can now post rentals free on RentEase. Every listing says who posted it, and RentEase charges no brokerage.

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Apartment blocks with lit windows at night in HyderabadPhoto: iMahesh, CC BY-SA 4.0News

14 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

What is in the RentEase rent register today

A short tour of the shared rent register: dues, payments, numbered receipts, reminders, repair requests and move-out statements.

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Two hands holding a small model house and a set of keysPhoto: advokatsmart.no, CC BY 2.0Article

13 Oct 2026 · 2 min read

How to find a rental in India without paying brokerage

Seven practical steps to find a room, flat or PG directly from owners and avoid unnecessary brokerage, plus what to ask before you visit.

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A pile of Indian rupee notesPhoto: Monito - Money Transfer Comparison, CC BY 2.0Article

12 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Rent receipts and HRA: what tenants should keep

Why rent receipts matter when you claim house rent allowance, what to keep for each month, and how a shared record makes it easier.

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A padlock and two keysPhoto: zaphad1, CC BY 2.0Article

11 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Security deposit in India: how much, and how to get it back

How security deposits usually work for rentals in India, what is fair to deduct, and how to protect your money when you move out.

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A contract with a pen resting on the signature pagePhoto: Blogtrepreneur, CC BY 2.0Article

10 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Rental agreement checklist for tenants and landlords

A plain checklist of what to put in a rental agreement in India: rent, deposit, notice, maintenance, repairs and what happens at the end.

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A closed padlockPhoto: Lee Haywood, CC BY-SA 2.0Article

9 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

How to spot and avoid rental scams in India

The common signs of a rental scam, from token money before a visit to fake photos, and how to stay safe when you search for a home.

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A simple hostel room with a bed and a deskPhoto: Prateek Karandikar, CC BY-SA 4.0Article

8 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

PG or flat: how to choose where to live

Compare paying guest accommodation and a rented flat on cost, privacy, flexibility and rules, so you can choose what fits your life.

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A bright living room with a sofa and framed pictures on the wallPhoto: Thomas TK Tungnung, CC BY-SA 4.0Article

7 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

How to write a rental listing that gets replies

Simple tips for owners and dealers: a clear title, honest details, good photos and the right price, so more serious people message you.

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Indian one-rupee coins in a row on a dark surfacePhoto: Kshitij Gupta, CC BY-SA 3.0Article

6 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

How to set the right rent for your property

A simple way for landlords to price a rental: compare similar places, adjust for condition, and review the rent each year.

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An old hand-kept account book with a marbled coverPhoto: John Carlin (CC0), via Wikimedia CommonsArticle

5 Oct 2026 · 1 min read

Why landlords should keep a rent register, not a notebook

Notebooks and chat messages cause disputes about who paid what. Here is why a shared rent record saves time and arguments.

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