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Property references

Someone I know, who is currently living with their parents and not currently employed, has just been offered a job where it would mean that they would need to rent a house or flat near the place of work. However, as they don't have a current landlord/lady and have only previously stayed in student halls of residence, I think they are likely to have problems. Can anyone offer any advice?

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  • poppysarah
    poppysarah Posts: 11,522 Forumite
    Was there a warden or tutor at the HOR? They could give a reference if needed.

    Don't let them pay silly fees to LA. Ring the local council and ask for a list of recommended LA in the area
  • hstudent
    hstudent Posts: 599 Forumite
    poppysarah wrote: »
    Was there a warden or tutor at the HOR? They could give a reference if needed.

    From what I understand they had security staff but around 4 divided between 1000+ students, so unlikely to know them well enough
    Don't let them pay silly fees to LA. Ring the local council and ask for a list of recommended LA in the area

    What's LA an abbrevation for?
  • princessamy86
    princessamy86 Posts: 4,889 Forumite
    LA: Letting Agent
    Scar tissue that I wish you saw, sarcastic mister know it all, close your eyes and I'll kiss you cause with the birds I'll share this lonely view.
  • princessamy86
    princessamy86 Posts: 4,889 Forumite
    The offer of employment *may* be accepted by the LL as proof they can afford it, will still want credit checks I would have thought.
    Scar tissue that I wish you saw, sarcastic mister know it all, close your eyes and I'll kiss you cause with the birds I'll share this lonely view.
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