Renting property in Hertford is a great way to enjoy the pleasant surroundings without the financial pressures of owning a house. The county town of Hertfordshire has approximately 25,000 residents and in 2006 a survey conducted by Channel 4 showed that Hertford is rated as one of the top 10 places to live in the UK. Hertford Castle is one of the most notable landmarks in the town and the local town council often use it as a base. The County Hall hosts meetings of the county council and Hertford is believed to be where Jane Austin set Pride and Prejudice (a town she fictionally named Meryton).

Hartham Common is where many locals go to for a range of activities including dog walking and kite flying. The centre of the town is mainly made up from medieval style buildings and the architecture is varied from modern buildings right through to old churches. Hertford has an inviting nature to it and the local people often choose to rent property in the town where there are many different areas to find a suitable property. Central London is easily accessible via train and road and is only 20 miles from Hertford.

Stevenage, Harlow and Bishops Stortford are all nearby and many people choose to rent property in Hertford and commute to work in either London or one of the surrounding towns. Hertford is located at the confluence of four rivers and as such it is a popular place for outdoor activities including fishing, boating, walking and swimming. There are a few important landmarks in Hertford including the oldest Quaker meeting house in the world that has been in use since 1670. There are many local eating and drinking establishments whilst also offering a skate park, swimming pool for more active residents.