Nowler
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I just can't cope with this anymore...
What is it with this place and shady landlords/ladies/letting agencies?
Is this a common issue in the UK?
Most of you know my issues with my only 2 landladies since I moved here. Further to that, around 2 month ago we placed a holding fee with a letting agency only for them to rent the property to someone else. Now, we finally found a place which has been advertised by A particular agency and 1 other agency for months, only to be reduced from 995 to 950 a month.
The energy rating is a C or D, so we offered 925/month and it was accepted on the caveat that we move in by the 17th (the landlords cavet). We then paid more than 400 as a holding fee and referencing costs a week ago. Referencing has already been carried out and my housemate was due to sign her part today (they cancelled the meeting due to being busy) and im due to sign Wednesday which is the next time I'm available.
I just got an email today saying... in fact... I'll just paste it here:
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Hi
I just had a phone call from the landlord of ******* Way.
The property was being marketed with us and 1 other estate agent in Hitchin and when you put the offer forward the owners called *other agency* to stop further marketing on the property. Furthermore *other agency* have called the owners as someone that viewed the property previously offered the full asking rent, however they are not in a position to start the lease until the 1st December.
The owners feel terrible for coming back to me as they are happy using us as we are their preference, however the offer of asking rent had made them question their decision. They have asked me if are you willing to increase your monthly offer and if so how much would you be willing to increase to?
Please let me know your thoughts on this?"
What is going on lads!
All I want to do is settle into a medium to long term place and advance my life prospects![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
With each issue I had, I tried not to paint the whole country with a blanket statement... that it was just bad luck, but this is 2 landladies and 2 letting agencies... it's 100% of my housing encounters that have gone sour.
I like the UK for a number of reasons, but this is putting a sour taste in my mouth and I've already played with the idea of moving to a different English speaking country.
I'm just emotional right now and venting, but still not going to be happy with it in the morning. Just take my money, give me the keys and shut up![Laugh :LOL: :LOL:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
What is it with this place and shady landlords/ladies/letting agencies?
Is this a common issue in the UK?
Most of you know my issues with my only 2 landladies since I moved here. Further to that, around 2 month ago we placed a holding fee with a letting agency only for them to rent the property to someone else. Now, we finally found a place which has been advertised by A particular agency and 1 other agency for months, only to be reduced from 995 to 950 a month.
The energy rating is a C or D, so we offered 925/month and it was accepted on the caveat that we move in by the 17th (the landlords cavet). We then paid more than 400 as a holding fee and referencing costs a week ago. Referencing has already been carried out and my housemate was due to sign her part today (they cancelled the meeting due to being busy) and im due to sign Wednesday which is the next time I'm available.
I just got an email today saying... in fact... I'll just paste it here:
"
Hi
I just had a phone call from the landlord of ******* Way.
The property was being marketed with us and 1 other estate agent in Hitchin and when you put the offer forward the owners called *other agency* to stop further marketing on the property. Furthermore *other agency* have called the owners as someone that viewed the property previously offered the full asking rent, however they are not in a position to start the lease until the 1st December.
The owners feel terrible for coming back to me as they are happy using us as we are their preference, however the offer of asking rent had made them question their decision. They have asked me if are you willing to increase your monthly offer and if so how much would you be willing to increase to?
Please let me know your thoughts on this?"
What is going on lads!
All I want to do is settle into a medium to long term place and advance my life prospects
With each issue I had, I tried not to paint the whole country with a blanket statement... that it was just bad luck, but this is 2 landladies and 2 letting agencies... it's 100% of my housing encounters that have gone sour.
I like the UK for a number of reasons, but this is putting a sour taste in my mouth and I've already played with the idea of moving to a different English speaking country.
I'm just emotional right now and venting, but still not going to be happy with it in the morning. Just take my money, give me the keys and shut up