| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Nearly There |
Posted - 12 October 2009 : 18:10:24
Does anyone have any advice for renting a property when you are currently BR or have recently been BR?
Will Letting Agents take BR people / people who've been BR?
Or is it best to go through a Private Landlord with no Credit Checks etc.?
Thanks! |
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| alfiesmum |
Posted - 13 October 2009 : 10:11:05
Should add that I have not been asked for any additional deposit either. |
| alfiesmum |
Posted - 13 October 2009 : 10:05:46
I am in the process of moving and have been up front with my letting agent. I have shown them my BR and discharge paperwork and they are happy with that. They didn't see it as a block to my being a tenant. |
| Housing |
Posted - 12 October 2009 : 19:54:18
Hi nearly there,
As a one time estate and letting agent, I would say that most agents do take credit checks (we used to in 99 out of 100 cases).
If an applicant said they had trouble from the start - I would waive the credit check (no point in wasting time effort etc) I was probably an exception rather than the rule.
Private landlords not likely to do credit checks - you will need a month in advance and a months deposit.
Try the local council to see if they will assist you - if you have children or a health issue
Good luck, Richard
"There are no problems - only solutions..." |
| gettingoutofdebt |
Posted - 12 October 2009 : 19:12:40
Private Landlords are always recommended as they don't do credit checks. Letting Agencies may be ok but they would want a higher deposit i.e. 6 months or so. |
