Struggling to find property to rent

JessyRM

Hi All,

Not sure how much advice anyone can give me but I need to let of some steam. I've just secured my dream job in another county and I am going to be moving in around 6 weeks.

I am finding it impossible to find any properties to rent! I have rang a few agencies who will only do visits between 10am - 4pm weekdays which seems ridiculous in my mind as surely most people work between those times? and anything I do get booked in is snapped up before I can see it. It's an hour and a half's drive and I only have one day of leave before finishing at my current job.

I have tried rightmove, zoopla, gumtree, facebook groups. agencies direct websites. Any other suggestions as to where I can look?

Thanks

steampowered

When I moved overseas, I used a buyers' agent. She spoke to me about my requirements and then arranged a viewing day. We saw about 10-15 properties and rented one.

I would recommend using that kind of service when moving overseas.

There was a fee which was paid either by my employer or by the landlord (I can't remember which).

Can you not get a few days off in the new country before starting your new job? Perhaps spend your first week in a serviced apartment?

Pixie5740

When I've moved to a different part of the country I've booked myself into a hotel or B&B for a couple of weeks whilst I suss out the area and arrange some viewings. You're right that it's a PITA when letting agents only hold viewings between 10am and 4pm, especially when the adverts specify no students and no DSS.

PasturesNew

It's best to live locally and then look around. I'd book as a Mon-Fri lodger in a house short-term, or AirBNB, or find a small/cheap B&B. You can get in quickly - and still be able to move quickly when you do find somewhere "proper".

I've done that 2-3x in recent years. No commitment, no fees, easy in/out and no bills/responsibilities.

vqmismatch

I've had similar problems. Fortunately last time stayed with girlfriends family until a house became available, it took six weeks to get somewhere in easy cycle commuting range, furnished, and with adequate parking. Apparently six sets of prospective tenants applied for it.

I did once use a hotel for a few nights that worked out cheaper than renting a place per day. A few weeks surfing cheap hotels may be in order to get time to view.

All that said, you are only a three hour round trip away. Its not the end of the world commuting for a few weeks.

PasturesNew

Another idea - stay in a B&B the first week, so you can scrub up well and look perky in your new job .... after that camp for a month or so to save a few quid. It'll be getting warmer by then ... and keep you motivated

harz99

steampowered wrote: »

When I moved overseas, I used a buyers' agent. She spoke to me about my requirements and then arranged a viewing day. We saw about 10-15 properties and rented one.

I would recommend using that kind of service when moving overseas.

There was a fee which was paid either by my employer or by the landlord (I can't remember which).

Can you not get a few days off in the new country before starting your new job? Perhaps spend your first week in a serviced apartment?

It's not another country, it's another county old bean...

JessyRM

Thanks for the advice guys, I am considering putting my furniture in storage for the time being and renting a house share for the first month or so until something perfect comes along. I think I was just so shocked at how unhelpful the agencies are. Do they not want to sell properties haha!

debred86

Where is the new job?? maybe have a drive round the area yourself and find places that are up for let??

Or you could try moving half way??

steampowered

harz99 wrote: »

It's not another country, it's another county old bean...

Whoops, evidently I need to get my eyes tested :rotfl:

csgohan4

don't touch Gum tree, scam central