For many of us the idea of having a furry friend living with us in our rented apartment was a distant dream, unless we struck gold with a lenient landlord, we had no hope of our homes being complete with a little companion. 

The good news is there has been a shift in attitudes and having a pet is no longer frowned upon, normally for an additional amount of Pet Rent, you can live in perfect harmony without the fear of eviction. 

As a dog lover myself this option was a must when choosing my next place to live, I set about searching for a new apartment, along with my partner and Eric (The Frenchie). With many apartment buildings to choose from, managers of these buildings are not only Pet Friendly, but they offer several other benefits for your pet. Pet concierge, on site grooming stations and pet sitting facilities are now the norm! 

Having a pet with you whilst living in a busy city can be enormous, you instantly become part of a community within your chose abode by meeting like minding individuals, even better should you be living alone or new to the city. 

Check out Bustle’s Renting sections, where we will show you the top places to live in the city that are Pet Friendly!   

As home prices continue to skyrocket more and more of us are finding long-term renting the solution to provide not only the security and sanctuary we all need but a home where we can work, rest and play.

Unfortunately, however making changes to rented property, especially in new builds comes with a whole heap of rules about what you can and cannot do. It’s therefor important that we find ways in which we can personalise our homes to turn them from just a “dig” to bed down in into something that is a representation of who we are and what we need.

Here’s is a list of 5 things you can do that will help you create a happy home.

As little as 10 years ago, Ancoats was one of Manchester’s most struggling districts. Now voted one of the 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world to live, it begs the question: how did it change so drastically and why is it now our city’s most popular area? The answers to both questions are simple: People realised it had, and continues to have, unlimited potential.