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Flat/House rental in England
darkidoe
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Hi all
I am looking for a 1-2 room flat in Colchester to rent or even to find a room to rent. I was wondering if there's any tips to avoid being ripped off by letting agent fees? Also what sort of checks would they do before I am able to get to the renting stage, what documents I would need to prepare beforehand?
Curious how most rental I have seen online seem to be unfurnished properties. I guess this is the norm?
I have been looking through sparerooms, zoopla, rightmove. Anywhere else I shld be looking?
I am looking for a 1-2 room flat in Colchester to rent or even to find a room to rent. I was wondering if there's any tips to avoid being ripped off by letting agent fees? Also what sort of checks would they do before I am able to get to the renting stage, what documents I would need to prepare beforehand?
Curious how most rental I have seen online seem to be unfurnished properties. I guess this is the norm?
I have been looking through sparerooms, zoopla, rightmove. Anywhere else I shld be looking?
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BBC: (how to protect yourself from 'cowboys')
Shelter: (complaints about letting agents)
See also 'How To Rent' (gov advice).
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The government withdrew the tax concession for furnished rentals April 5th. Gosh, fewer furnished rentals0
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This unfurnished flats issue is so annoying. Do they just throw out the furniture whenever someone moves out? Because I doubt most renter would move with all their furniture.
On another note, any one has advice on renting in Colchester? I am looking to stay near the hospital/North station.
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