If you’re looking for a place to rent in the West of London, there are many to choose from – for example, there are over 500 properties between all Estate agents in Maida Vale alone. It’s hard to choose a good letting agent among them, so here are some tips when looking for that new abode:
Always check if your chosen Estate Agent is a member of the Tenant’s Deposit Scheme, this way your deposit is managed in a responsible way and you don’t fall victim to losing it when a landlord claims there is some damage – but it isn’t yours. They act as an arbitration between landlord and tenant, so all deposits are returned (or not) in a fair way.
Secondly, if, for example, you’re looking around Lettings Agents in Cricklewood, then you should also check if they know the area well – that way, you can see if they are asking the right price for the right kind of property. Look for agents who specialise in a certain local area rather than a blanket over the whole of the UK.
Even though lots of form filling and credit checking (which can be anything from a simple form to asking for your employment history, payslips and references) can be an administrative pain to do, it’s also the sign of a good letting agent, because they care about the quality of tenants they are matching to their landlords. A good service to the landlord usually means that they are also going to pay attention to good service to the tenant.
Finally, if you’re new to a local area – don’t forget the most powerful form of recommendation is word of mouth. Put the feelers out as to how and where other people in similar properties got their letting, and who from. A little research goes a long way!
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