The Independent Prepares Tenants For the Worst
The Independent prints The County Homesearch Company‘s manual for tenants, who need to admit that the rents are rising, whether they agree to it or not:
How to survive the rental market
With people looking to rent now facing the same trauma of gazumping that homebuyers have done in recent years, potential tenants need to be prepared.
The County Homesearch Company offers some tips:
*Register your interest early on so you can keep track of the types of rental properties coming onto the market.
*To avoid disappointment, view the property as soon as you can.
*Assure the landlord or agent that you are keen to take it on if it matches up with your specifications.
*Be prepared to make an early decision.
*Have your deposit ready and even a pen to hand to sign the contract straightaway.
*Be prepared to compromise – with a competitive lettings market landlords are able to increase their rent, so you should be realistic about what you can afford in today’s market.
No doubt that the article will be helpful to tenants as the landlords’ confidence is all time high.
