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Private rentals
moogyboobles
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Currently looking for something available the end of March and I've been told (I've never rented before) private is better than an agent. But I cannot find any privately advertised homes. I tried gumtree, facebook and the local paper.
Are there any other websites. I've googled until I can google no more!
Are there any other websites. I've googled until I can google no more!
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A lot of them are region-specific.They say it's genetic, they say he can't help it, they say you can catch it - but sometimes you're born with it0
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What exactly were you told about private being better than an agent ?0
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I agree: agents take a lot of money from the tenant (and from the landlord) and provide very little in return. I have always tried to deal directly: however most landlords seem to feel more comfortable with the help of an agent and so do not advertise directly. Last time I needed to rent I tried hard to find my own landlord but in the end had to go through an agent.
I have had two experiences being a landlord. First time, I let directly to a family who had advertised in a local newsagent's window. They were model tenants. After they left, I let through an agent. The family that he found did damage amounting to about 30,000 pounds and did a flit, ripping off several of my neighbours.0 -
When I've rented privately, I've found the property via the local newspaper or word of mouth ...:happylove Tori Bellatrix :happylove
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there are good private landlord and good letting agents
there are sh*te private landlords and similar letting agents
you will only know when you see the property for teh first time - if they can't be bothered to get it sparkling and clean before you move in - what will they be like later ?0 -
Thanks for the advice.0
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