Get clear answers to the most common write for us questions, including write for us renting, contributor guidelines and editorial standards.
What does our write for us page cover?
Our write for us page explains contributing renting content to the toolkit in plain English. It sets out what applies, who it applies to and how it connects to the rest of the site, including the pages on contributor guidelines and editorial standards. People usually reach our write for us page after searching for write for us renting or contribute housing content, so it is written to answer those questions directly rather than to restate boilerplate.
Pro tip: if you need something specific from our write for us page, use your browser’s find function — the headings are written around housing law and primary sources.
Who does our write for us page apply to?
Our write for us page applies to everyone who uses this site: private renters, landlords, letting agents, guarantors, advisers and anyone reading a guide or running a checker. It matters most if you are relying on the site for contributing renting content to the toolkit, or if you want to understand how editorial standards and pitch a guide are handled before you act on anything you read here.
Pro tip: if you are unsure whether our write for us page covers your situation, ask before you rely on it rather than after.
How often is our write for us page reviewed and updated?
Our write for us page is reviewed on a regular cycle and updated whenever the underlying law, official guidance or site practice changes. Updates are checked against primary sources rather than secondary commentary, and material changes are noted on the page. Where something about pitch a guide or editorial review has recently changed, our write for us page says what applied before and what applies now.
Pro tip: note the review date if you are quoting our write for us page in a complaint, letter or formal response.
How do I ask a question or raise an issue about our write for us page?
Use the contact page to raise anything about our write for us page, including a correction, a broken link, an accessibility barrier or a question about contributing renting content to the toolkit. Give the page address and, if you are reporting an error, the official source you think is correct — that makes it far quicker to verify. Questions about source requirements or contributor guidelines are answered by pointing you to the relevant guide or checker rather than by giving advice on your individual case.
Pro tip: include the exact wording you are querying and the date you read it; pages covering plain English are updated as guidance changes.
What related searches does our write for us page answer, such as “housing content contributor” or “write for us renting blog”?
Our write for us page is written to answer the questions people actually search for, including “housing content contributor”, “write for us renting blog”, “contribute to a housing website” and “guest post property UK”. Those searches usually come down to the same underlying question about contributing renting content to the toolkit. The page also covers the neighbouring points on contributor guidelines and editorial standards, so you should not need to open three separate pages to get a straight answer.
Pro tip: if your exact wording is not covered, search the site for write for us renting or contribute housing content and open the closest guide or checker.
Does our write for us page change my legal rights as a renter or landlord?
No. Our write for us page describes how this site works and what you can expect from it. It does not change, replace or limit any statutory right or obligation, and nothing on this site is legal advice. Your rights on matters such as editorial standards and pitch a guide come from legislation and official guidance, which every relevant page cites. For a live dispute, deadline or safety issue, contact Shelter, Citizens Advice, a housing solicitor or your local council.
Pro tip: keep a dated copy of anything you rely on from this site, including the review date and the official source it cites.
