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Finding a rental property
smj43
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Why is it so difficult to find a property to rent?
I am looking for a 2 bed flat in SW London but every property I see on Rightmove or estate agents websites, when I call they are gone.
Seems the only way is to go into the agent and request to view some properties which are still available. The problem with this is that the agent doesn't know what I want and usually wastes our time showing me properties which aren't suitable.
Does anybody know of a good estate agent in London that actually updates their website and doesn't show out of date information?
I am looking for a 2 bed flat in SW London but every property I see on Rightmove or estate agents websites, when I call they are gone.
Seems the only way is to go into the agent and request to view some properties which are still available. The problem with this is that the agent doesn't know what I want and usually wastes our time showing me properties which aren't suitable.
Does anybody know of a good estate agent in London that actually updates their website and doesn't show out of date information?
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Used gumtree? I always use that to find places and have had no trouble in finding a property or finding new housemates. It's good because it's not just agents that use it. Landlord use it without agents.0
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Heard far too many horror stories about Gumtree. 'Landlords' renting properties that aren't theirs and doing a runner with the deposits etc.
How could I avoid this? I think a verified agent is the only answer?0 -
Try the local Council's private sector housing officer and ask if they run accreditation schemes for private LLs.
Contact the local LL association for contact info on LLs who self manage their properties.
Place your own "wanted" advert0
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