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TIPS FOR TENANTS AND LANDLORDS
Leasing a property is not without its difficulties for both tenant and landlord. In both cases, it's always best to be clear exactly what is included before you sign, or have someone sign, on the dotted line.
Below are five top tips for tenants - and landlords renting out their own homes.
Tenants making an offer:
1Make sure all requests and information are given to the agent at the time of the offer. Do not ask for the property to be repainted after the offer has been accepted.
2If you can stay for a year straight with no break clause, you are more likely to get the property. Or make your break clause at a good letting time, not Christmas or January.
3Some landlords may appreciate the rent being paid in large instalments, six-monthly or up front. If you can do this, it may put you in a strong negotiating position and you may be able to get the rent down.
4Make sure your referees are briefed to send out references straight away. Lots of tenants are losing properties due to delay in references.
5Get the tenancy agreement signed within three days. Do not waste time making lots of amendments. Remember that if you choose a good agent, the tenancy agreement should be of good quality. Wasting time on this could mean you end up losing the property.
Landlords renting out their own homes:
1Try to view the property as a business opportunity. Do not be hurt or upset if a tenant does not like your wallpaper and asks you to neutralise.
2Make the property more like a showhome rather than your own home. De-clutter.
3Make sure your boiler and electrics are in good order. The rules for gas are very stringent and the boiler you have had which has served you well for 20 years may not pass the CORGI inspection.
4Inform your lender in good time that you will be letting the property.
5Ensure that any requests with reference to lettings from the leaseholder/freeholder/managing agent are complied with in good time.
Property: Top-floor flat.
Price: Rent around £525 per month.
Furnished: Fully furnished.
Bedrooms: One double.
Public rooms: Hall, kitchen, lounge and bathroom with shower.
Features: Gas central heating and double-glazing.
Outside: On-street parking.
Local amenities: The property is in the Holburn area of Aberdeen and is a short walk from the city centre.
Contact: Aberdein Considine & Co on 01224 569070.
Property: Detached house.
Price: Rent £995 per month.
Furnished: Unfurnished.
Bedrooms: Master bedroom with en-suite shower-room and three further bedrooms.
Public rooms: Hall, cloakroom, lounge, kitchen, dining-room and bathroom.
Features: Loft. Gas central heating and double-glazing.
Outside: Garage. Parking space on tarred drive. Garden.
Local amenities: Inverurie has a range of amenities, including shops, restaurants and pubs, and primary and secondary schools.
Contact: The Kellas Partnership on 01467 627333.
Sent: 30/01/2008
Email us direct at: repairs@londonheatingservices.co.uk
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