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advice on rentals please
centralpark
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Hi all
We are looking for a place to rent and have found somewhere we have really fallen for. It's a bit unusual in that they are inviting offers over £595 rather than a set rent - how much should we offer?! Totally stumped!
Also, we need a garuantor (which we have in place) because my husband left me with a lot of debt when he left me. Is it worth writing a letter briefly and undramatically outlining how I have come to have a bad credit history and why I would make a good tenant?
Finally, we were served notice a month ago on our current place (no fault of our own) and are at the end of our notice period. We need to move seriously urgently. I can't get a viewing on this property until Tuesday 4pm and I can't apply or even fill out an application in advance of the viewing (agents policy). Can I stress the urgency of our situation without putting the landlord off? Any tips to look appealing? If they decide to wait for a bunch of offers its going to be too drawn out for us I think
We are looking for a place to rent and have found somewhere we have really fallen for. It's a bit unusual in that they are inviting offers over £595 rather than a set rent - how much should we offer?! Totally stumped!
Also, we need a garuantor (which we have in place) because my husband left me with a lot of debt when he left me. Is it worth writing a letter briefly and undramatically outlining how I have come to have a bad credit history and why I would make a good tenant?
Finally, we were served notice a month ago on our current place (no fault of our own) and are at the end of our notice period. We need to move seriously urgently. I can't get a viewing on this property until Tuesday 4pm and I can't apply or even fill out an application in advance of the viewing (agents policy). Can I stress the urgency of our situation without putting the landlord off? Any tips to look appealing? If they decide to wait for a bunch of offers its going to be too drawn out for us I think
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I would say based on your urgency it may be a little too stressful to hold out for a property that is asking for offers rather than giving a set rent, it suggests that they are happy to go with the highest bidder which they'll accept will take time as people view. What is the house like, is it perfect for you in some way or are there many more about that would also be fine? If there are, I would suggest going for one that will allow you to apply straight away once viewed, I don't think it's ever a good idea to sign up without viewing a property, good photos or not. Personally I would steer away from sending any letters or notes on the urgency and fact you came into bad credit, as long as you have a guarantor in the landlords eyes you can pay the rent (or they can) so they shouldn't be too fussed. I have rented for a number of years and hate the thought of having to bid for a property to rent, personally I would always avoid it.0
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Do you have CCJs or bankruptcy orders? That's all the credit check will show.0
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Writing about urgency, bad credit etc is likely to be responded to with a polite "may not be worth your time viewing". By all means say you are in a position to move quickly when you make your offer, but only after viewing.
Have they asked for a guarantor? If so, why? If not, pointless raising this till you get to the relevant point in the discussion.0
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