Why Put A Letting On A Website?

[chrissa1]

As some of you might know I’ve been looking for a flat to let near my daughter in, Hampshire.

On three occasions we have followed up on an advert for what would have been an ideal property for me. Each time we have been told that the landlord has decided to move a family member into the property.

The last time was today when we saw a property just listed yesterday afternoon and my daughter rang at 9.00am and expressed a very strong interest. The agent said he would get back to us but didn’t. When we rang them at 15.30 we were told he was going to let his nephew have the flat.

Why not ask your whole family, “does anyone want a flat” before putting it on the market and disappointing potential lessees. It’s so sad and infuriating.

[douglas9401]

I suspect cultural differences.

[Peter Pedant]

good luck to them
letting to a relative is fraught - they dont want to pay rent more than anyone else ( that doesnt want ....)

[sanmac]

Strange that it would happen twice. Did any the people you were talking to have a foreign accent?

[david small]

Perhaps you have the wrong surname.

[curlygirlies]

Are you an Ethnic minority?

[chrissa1]

No. English speaking estate agents.

[chrissa1]

If you call coming from Northumberland an ethnic minority. :)

[david small]

The landlords may be from a lot further away than Northumberland. Birds of a feather........