The Northamptonshire town of Corby attracts many to rent property in the area thanks to its local amenities and great location. Northampton town is only 24 miles from Corby and Kettering, Market Harborough and Leicester and the town boasts a strong Scottish contingent. Many of the local shops specialise in Scottish foods and nearly 20 per cent of the local residents have Scottish backgrounds. Renting property in Corby is good for people looking to work in the larger towns close by and as it is a new town; the road systems are good being mainly made up from dual carriageways with good infrastructure.

The local accent has a Glaswegian twang and Corby is home to a large amount of Glasgow Rangers supporters and also hosts an annual Highland event to celebrate the town's heritage. In 2002 the Rockingham Motor Speedway was built and it draws thousands of visitors to the area throughout the year with its many different races and events. There are many close by airports that make Corby attractive to many renters and families enjoy living in Corby due its schools and local parks that provide children with places to play.

Every 20 years for almost the last 150 years, Corby has hosted a celebration known as the Corby Pole Fair and many of the locals join in the fun. There are a few hotels in the region as well as local pubs, bars and a handful of places to wine and dine. Many travel to the nearby shopping centres in Northampton or Leicester for some heavy duty shopping but Corby has a good selection of its own shops and supermarkets. The nearby villages are also attractive to prospective renters as well as the main streets found in the centre of the town.