Flat rental without a job - will I have problems?

gregwtravels
New Member



Joined: 03 Jun 2008
Posts: 4
Location: London

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 4:42 am

 

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Hello all,

I'm over in London now, living in temporary accommodations for the time being. I had planned on renting a flat for the start of July, but it looks like it's going to take a little longer than expected for me to get a job here (slow interview processes).

Will I have any trouble renting a flat if I don't have a job? I can provide first and last months rent without issue, but with no credit history and no job will landlords be wary of me?

Also, I notice that flat rentals tend to be listed as a rate per week. Do they rent them out that way (by the week, rather than by the month)?

Finally, I know what my budget is for a flat. Is there a site that would give me a good idea what my price range would get me in various parts of the city?

Thanks,
Greg

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Joanne
Senior Member



Joined: 18 Jul 2003
Posts: 91
Location: Stockport

Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2008 12:44 pm

 

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I think that without any job you will find it almost impossible to rent a flat unless you provide a large deposit (more than for 2 months).they usually also ask for references (from the UK) will you be able to provide that?

They list the price per week but you usually pay the rent every month. The lease is usually for 6 months or 12 months.

I think you are better trying to find a place where they are looking for a roommate.the time that you find a job, references and build your credit score.

To set up the utility bills can be difficult too if you don't have any credit history, they will ask you for a large deposit.

I don't know the prices in London but I know it is really expensive !
Good Luck (sorry not to be to positive )

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dannykool
CanuckAbroad Regular


You can't win if you don't play

Joined: 16 Oct 2007
Posts: 56
Location: Switzerland

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 9:41 am

 

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I think it is too tough to get an independent flat without a job. Even in Canada they sometimes ask for 6 month deposits in Toronto, although I hope things have changed. No credit history or references or job history makes it too tough.

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Sarah1983
Junior Member



Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 23
Location: Ontario

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:43 pm

 

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you can try this site flatmateclick.co.uk and also gumtree.com

are you looking to share a flat with roommates or do you want your own place?

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Sarah1983
Junior Member



Joined: 23 Feb 2008
Posts: 23
Location: Ontario

Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2008 2:44 pm

 

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i never encountered this when i was living in toronto. if you are renting from an apartment building they generally will conduct a credit check and if you are renting from a landlord they will ask for first and last upfront.

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