Landlords setting out properties to rent in London, or even in a less busy area of the UK, currently have a high number of tenants to choose from. With a wide choice of applicants available, it’s important for landlords to know what their ideal tenant is like.
The Best Way to Ascertain This is to Have a Set of Questions on Hand.
1. What’s their rental history like? The way a tenant behaves during an interview is no indication of their true attitude to property. Multiple references will provide a background on the tenant’s reliability in terms of paying rent on time, treating the property respectfully and not causing problems with neighbors.
2. Can they continue to pay the rent? Proof of current employment is no guarantee that the tenant will continue to be employed. A thorough employment check is worthwhile.
3. Do they have a history of moving on quickly? Long-term tenants are attractive, even where flats to rent in central London are concerned. The lack of regular rent increases is generally more than made up for in reliability and fewer maintenance costs. A tenant who switches jobs or moves frequently is not likely to be a long-term tenant.
4. Will they be a reasonable fit? Properties should have no more than two occupants per bedroom, as anything more puts the facilities in the property under too much pressure. Unfortunately, the more people on the rental agreement, the more likely it is the property will suffer during the tenancy. Letting agents can provide insight on laws regarding number of tenants in a property.
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