Hi Johny, with ref, to renting a property in the UK, very few property renting agents will consider renting to someone that has been living abroad but having said that I did manage to find one out of many that did accept me and my wife on condition that I paid the appropriate security deposit and also six months rent in advance, check them out online, Martin & Co, they have offices throughout the UK. I know your not ready to move just yet as I can see you have quite a lot to sort out, but I hope I have been of some help. Good Luck and keep us posted!