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how to negotiate rent
thewinkshow
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hi all
single guy about to rent first place. some advice needed from the vets on here. what would be your number 1 tip for getting rent reduced from the price you see advertised?
also number 1 tip for appearing like a perfect tennant to the landlord? how can i present myself to give myself the best chance of them accepting me? what do they like to see? what should i arrive prepared with for them to impress and what is acceptable discount per month reduction? if i say i will sign a 12 month contract instead of 6 if they will knock 25 quid a month off would this be acceptable or offensive to them?
any stories on good reductions? anything i should be wary of?
cheers moneysavers
single guy about to rent first place. some advice needed from the vets on here. what would be your number 1 tip for getting rent reduced from the price you see advertised?
also number 1 tip for appearing like a perfect tennant to the landlord? how can i present myself to give myself the best chance of them accepting me? what do they like to see? what should i arrive prepared with for them to impress and what is acceptable discount per month reduction? if i say i will sign a 12 month contract instead of 6 if they will knock 25 quid a month off would this be acceptable or offensive to them?
any stories on good reductions? anything i should be wary of?
cheers moneysavers
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cheers.
(now, where's my pint?)0 -
Hire Kevin Spacey.0
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sorry guys, post above should read right now, i posted it twice by mistake, tried to delete one so i didnt get a telling off, then deleted the wrong one because i am moron!!!!!!
pint on the way for your troubles.
kevin spacey, as it glengary glen ross?0 -
Firstly dont go in with this attitude that they are scouting around for tenants and YOU have to sell youself to them. If anything they are meant to sell themselves to you. Your attitude basically means you are going to get owned by some clever Landlord and estate agent.I am not a financial expert, and the post above is merely my opinion.:j0
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Wander though the door with £50 notes hanging out your pockets and sleeves, and wear a solid gold watch.0
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please click the Spam button on Seorawal's post folks0
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