SResidential   10 #13 Posted February 17, 2016 We would have no hesitation renting to him.  The fact that he has paid a mortgage and completed on a house sale shown his reliability.  We'd simply request proof of ownership of said property, alongside employer reference etc.  I hope he finds a resolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Orangepip   10 #14 Posted February 17, 2016 We would have no hesitation renting to him. The fact that he has paid a mortgage and completed on a house sale shown his reliability.  We'd simply request proof of ownership of said property, alongside employer reference etc.  I hope he finds a resolution.  Me too, I want my spare room back Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sarahdu   11 #15 Posted February 17, 2016 Why can't you be a referee? If he's 'renting' a room off you now. I agree it is a ludicrous situation, but just trying to think of a way around their daft rules Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Orangepip   10 #16 Posted February 17, 2016 Why can't you be a referee? If he's 'renting' a room off you now. I agree it is a ludicrous situation, but just trying to think of a way around their daft rules  He isn't renting a room from me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PeteMorris   10 #17 Posted February 17, 2016 I think if they are going to be so obtuse and awkward with renting a property, it doesn't bode well if he gets the property and something goes wrong with the flat. Are they going to be so pernickerty when it comes to rectifying a problem?  I think I'd ask them for references from current tenants!...Sounds daft but it's highly relevant! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Orangepip   10 #18 Posted February 17, 2016 I think if they are going to be so obtuse and awkward with renting a property, it doesn't bode well if he gets the property and something goes wrong with the flat. Are they going to be so pernickerty when it comes to rectifying a problem? I think I'd ask them for references from current tenants!...Sounds daft but it's highly relevant!  Totally agree. Its the top floor of a house, the kitchen is shared, but he would have had his own shower room, bedroom and lounge. He works all over the UK and can be sometimes away for a few days a week so would have been ideal for him. There will be others, plenty of agents out there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
PeteMorris   10 #19 Posted February 17, 2016 Totally agree. Its the top floor of a house, the kitchen is shared, but he would have had his own shower room, bedroom and lounge. He works all over the UK and can be sometimes away for a few days a week so would have been ideal for him. There will be others, plenty of agents out there.  Yep, it's a shame, but there's plenty of other places out there...On balance when dealing with a company like that, I find that if you go elsewhere they've actually done you a favour! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jeffrey Shaw   90 #20 Posted February 22, 2016 My son is completing his house sale next week and is looking to rent a flat or house. He does work and has been in the same job a few years, and has a very good income. The letting agent said they are not interested in his income they want references from a previous landlord. As he has only owned his house not rented he seems he is stuck Any ideas. Why not ask his solicitors to confirm that he's selling/sold, to explain why there's no previous L who can provide a reference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Orangepip   10 #21 Posted February 23, 2016 Perhaps the landlord would be interested why he's got a property sitting empty and not getting any income Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
