by firsttimerSW11 » Tue Jan 19, 2016 9:51 pm
Gumtree is good. I rent out a flat via gumtree and have never had anything other than lovely professionals. Definitely worth checking out but do bear in mind that it involves dealing direct with landlords generally so exercise caution re handing money over etc.
When we did building work we rented a place for 6 months also. If you want to go down the estate agent route, rather than get stung for a short let which commands a large premium versus the standard market rates, look at long term rentals at market rate, don¨t mention needing to move out after 6 months but get a 6 month break clause written into the contract, which usually requires a 2 month notice period and then after 4 months, give notice to quit after 6. There are no penalties for doing that.
Gumtree is good. I rent out a flat via gumtree and have never had anything other than lovely professionals. Definitely worth checking out but do bear in mind that it involves dealing direct with landlords generally so exercise caution re handing money over etc.
When we did building work we rented a place for 6 months also. If you want to go down the estate agent route, rather than get stung for a short let which commands a large premium versus the standard market rates, look at long term rentals at market rate, don¨t mention needing to move out after 6 months but get a 6 month break clause written into the contract, which usually requires a 2 month notice period and then after 4 months, give notice to quit after 6. There are no penalties for doing that.
