Securing rental on return. Try this approach
Mar 15th 2009 | 11:23 am
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Securing rental on return. Try this approach
Whilst we have been offered accomodation with OHs brother and my daughter when we return, ideally we want somewhere of our own asap.
Like most people here, doing that is hard work because of our lack of UK history and references. If you dont want to, or cannot afford to pay 6mths rent up front to an agent, I have discovered another avenue to help.
Advertise YOURSELF!!
I was sat here the other night, looking through Gumtree for any private rentals, when it suddenly dawned on me that seeing as its free to advertise on there, why not advertise ourselves as returnees and looking to either house sit or take on a short term let.
I just put that we are middle aged professional couple with small dog
Blow me down with a feather!! I've had 3 replies since Saturday
I shall let you know how it goes as i will get my daughter to investigate the places to make sure they are kosher.
Like most people here, doing that is hard work because of our lack of UK history and references. If you dont want to, or cannot afford to pay 6mths rent up front to an agent, I have discovered another avenue to help.
Advertise YOURSELF!!
I was sat here the other night, looking through Gumtree for any private rentals, when it suddenly dawned on me that seeing as its free to advertise on there, why not advertise ourselves as returnees and looking to either house sit or take on a short term let.
I just put that we are middle aged professional couple with small dog
Blow me down with a feather!! I've had 3 replies since Saturday
I shall let you know how it goes as i will get my daughter to investigate the places to make sure they are kosher.
Mar 15th 2009 | 11:25 am
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Mar 15th 2009 | 11:32 am
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Mar 15th 2009 | 11:55 am
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Mar 15th 2009 | 12:05 pm
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Mar 15th 2009 | 5:41 pm
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Re: Securing rental on return. Try this approach
According to my daugther, there is a glut of homes up for rent due to the recession. People dont want to sell so there are too many rentals right now. Hopefully we can take advantage of this.
On the otherhand, these places could be fleapits (ooh hang on i'm a flea pmsl
) they cant let to anyone!! 
Mar 15th 2009 | 6:01 pm
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Re: Securing rental on return. Try this approach
been looking for a rental in morayshire but nothing in places i want that is near my sisters.looks like i will have to like in elgin or banff unless we buy as soon as we arrive.sister only has a 1 bedroom flat so it might be a bit of a squeeze!!she has offered to give up the flat and they use the caravan!!depending when we eventually get over this year it could be -18 degrees
Mar 15th 2009 | 9:23 pm
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Re: Securing rental on return. Try this approach
Whilst we have been offered accomodation with OHs brother and my daughter when we return, ideally we want somewhere of our own asap.
Like most people here, doing that is hard work because of our lack of UK history and references. If you dont want to, or cannot afford to pay 6mths rent up front to an agent, I have discovered another avenue to help.
Advertise YOURSELF!!
I was sat here the other night, looking through Gumtree for any private rentals, when it suddenly dawned on me that seeing as its free to advertise on there, why not advertise ourselves as returnees and looking to either house sit or take on a short term let.
I just put that we are middle aged professional couple with small dog
Blow me down with a feather!! I've had 3 replies since Saturday
I shall let you know how it goes as i will get my daughter to investigate the places to make sure they are kosher.
Like most people here, doing that is hard work because of our lack of UK history and references. If you dont want to, or cannot afford to pay 6mths rent up front to an agent, I have discovered another avenue to help.
Advertise YOURSELF!!
I was sat here the other night, looking through Gumtree for any private rentals, when it suddenly dawned on me that seeing as its free to advertise on there, why not advertise ourselves as returnees and looking to either house sit or take on a short term let.
I just put that we are middle aged professional couple with small dog
Blow me down with a feather!! I've had 3 replies since Saturday
I shall let you know how it goes as i will get my daughter to investigate the places to make sure they are kosher.
Unfortunately, I won't pass for a young Swedish au pair either
Mar 16th 2009 | 3:23 am
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Re: Securing rental on return. Try this approach
Thanks for sharing this idea - Good Luck - hope you get what you are looking for
Mar 17th 2009 | 6:16 am
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Re: Securing rental on return. Try this approach
What a damned good idea!!! We will certainly give it ago rather than move in with the in-laws (shudder...)....
