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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Well I'm looking for a place to rent seen a few nice ones but Omg the stress to try get nicest one before they vanish is so much pressure.
I've never looked to rent an stuff but finding it very stressful.
Any help or stuff would be great |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Renting can be pretty stressful. Just try to chill a bit, and don't worrry too much. There are plenty of nice places to rent, even if the one you wanted is gone.
And remember to stand your ground with estate agents. I've found that they act like they're doing you a favor when in reality you are paying them for a service. Don't let them walk all over you.
Good luck!! 
-Courtney |
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At a viewing do checks such as even checking taps In the kitchen, I have so many plumbing issues in my house and it's a nightmare. Don't be afraid to ask questions I asked why was the landlord moving out etc...if you don't think the property is worth the rent but you like it haggle on the rent they can only say no and visit the property at night time as well. |
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Also make sure you ask about fees and if possible try and cut out the middleman and try and find a property which is being let by the landlord themselves also do your own checks on estate agents as there are some dodgy ones about and if you go through landlord check to see if they are accredited landlords... |
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By *ackspopCouple
over a year ago
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If a property has been empty for a while try going under on the price. I did, and got the place I wanted rather than a place I had to have. All the other good advice above applies too obviously. If you can offer 6 month's or a year's rent up front you may find yourself in a better position to bargain or haggle over rent. |
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Renting can be worse than buying. Never had too rent property until a few months ago have to say I found it very difficult. If you find somewhere suitable make sure you let them know you are interested straight away, I lost several suitable places just by leaving it a few hours whilst considering my options. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
Make friends with the locals. Find out who the good, and bad, landlords are.
Find out who's moving on, when and why. The end of university terms and academic years is good hunting time.
My advice would be to avoid agents. They're more bother to both sides than they're worth.
Don't forget. You're unlikely to get a penthouse in Mayfair for the price of a brothel in Pimlico (old Roy Brooks joke there). |
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By *odareyouMan
over a year ago
not far from iceland,,,,,, tescos is nearer though :-) (near leeds) |
"Also have a good look round the house and keep your eye out for damp and mould...."
Take photographs so you can spot things even after you've left.. .. |
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It seems to be a right pain these days. Especially down here in the south. There is the fees, credit check, inventory/check-in, check-out, a fee for printing off the contract, holding fees etc. Then there's the routine check-ups/inspections, 3 or 6 months, never had those before, found it really intrusive. Then when you come to leave they try to make things up, until you stand your ground and they give up. Sound advice is to be polite but very very firm. Put everything in writing, note down every conversation throughout the contract and take photos of the condition. You will find contracts sometimes have break-clauses too to shorten the tenancy, which I find odd. Not a 12 month contract if it has 6 month break clause is it lol!
At least with renting though you shouldn't have to fix stuff and if he neighbours are a pain you can move! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Well I'm looking for a place to rent seen a few nice ones but Omg the stress to try get nicest one before they vanish is so much pressure.
I've never looked to rent an stuff but finding it very stressful.
Any help or stuff would be great"
I know exactly how you feel!! Been looking for a rental for 19 months, the deposits required are ridiculous oh well
Bee x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The last time I rented it was like going to interviews (wasn't a house share either) where the landlord had such a pool of people after the property that you had to almost impress them to pick you.
Very strange. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Well am happy to say think found right place after 20 house views signed today for one just need references an stuff but should all be ok
So happy it's over |
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Have you thought about House Sitting?
Many people, have pets, and rather then putting the pets in kennels etc, are looking for people to House Sit for them.
This entails living in the house, and looking after the pets while the owners are away.
This could be for , couple of days, or a couple of months.
It's usually rent free, with possibly only Utilities to pay.
Do a search on Google, as I cannot post the address of the company I use. |
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-Courtney