Paying double rent?

cherryblossomzel

Aaaargh! Someone else has put in an offer also, so I might not get the place . I hate that I now just have to wait for the landlord to decide and that I have no control over it.

At this I point I would happily pay the double rent to know that I won't become homeless soon!

cherryblossomzel

OK, so I didn't get the place I mentioned in the tread above, but I've found a much nicer place in a nicer area and only £25 a month more so yippee!!

The opposite to my original query is now happening: I'll have 10 days of being homeless. Truthfully not too worried about it. I'm going to chuck my stuff in storage (fortunately I don't have much in the way of furniture, so can get away with a small space, which I think will cost around £17-20 per week), and either go on holiday or crash with various friends. Might actually recoup some of what I will pay in agency fees (will be somewhere around £580!!)

dimbo61

Enjoy you new place but take lots of photos when you move in.
Note any marks or damage to walls, carpets, lino, and email photos to Letting agents /Landlord asking them to note state of property when you moved in.
Note any damage or problems on check in Inventory before signing by walking round property checking every room.
Report all problems in writing as well as phone calls/email.
Follow up email with 2 copies of letter and send from post office with proof of posting.
Read meters (take photos) and inform utility fompanies, council tax and TV licence people.
Welcome to the expensive world of renting :-(

cherryblossomzel

I was intending to take photos before moving in my things, although I hadn't thought of taking photos of the meters, good idea.

They are refurbishing the place, which is why it'll be available later than expected, so the condition of walls and carpets should be perfect, really. The shower head was broken though. I'm going to ask for it be replaced, but if it isn't, I'll put it on the inventory.

It is expensive, but I can't wait.