As far as a university student is concerned, renting the first property with a group of friends will be an exciting and rejoicing experience. But sustaining that excitement calls for flawless selection of the property as the student lettings market is a stressful place and those lacking in the rental know-how to distinguish between good and bad properties will be in regret.
Take Professional Help
To avoid the common pitfalls in student renting it is better to enlist the help of a professional letting agent as a middle man between the students and landlords. When a student renter is looking to rent an apartment or house, take along a few others also who are in the same situation. Involving a few others will be helpful in not only sharing the bills but also in networking with other people.
Read more
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has been developed to ensure that the deposits are protected and disputes about their return are resolved swiftly, inexpensively and impartially.
London has a thriving property market enjoying high demand. The rental market especially in housing is witnessing many scams as dishonest crooks posing as property agents dupe customers and flee with their money. The article educates all prospective tenants about such hazards and how they can avoid such scams.
Those searching for the perfect house or flat to rent in London must know where to start the search, tenancy agreements, deposit protection schemes as well as household insurance cover. But the key is a person’s own budget.
So your letting agent in London has found a tenant for your property and you are about to handover the possession to the tenants through the agent. The agent has assured you to pass on the keys of the house to a new family who will stay in your home as per the lease agreement, as certified by the letting agent. Well, this is like recruiting a new cook in your restaurant without having tested his culinary skills! Now that’s a complete risk. So why take a blind step when it is your property in question?!
