On Viewing the Property
1Is the rent negotiable?
2 What sort of boiler is it?
3 Can you take away the old (washing) machine? (For example, if a new washer dryer has been installed and you have not yet removed the old fully functioning washing machine.)
4 Is all the furniture included?
5 Can I see the boiler/water tank?
6 Can I see inside the wardrobe/cupboard?
7 Do you have a dishwasher/washing machine/tumbler dryer/fridge?
8 Do I need to take off my shoes?
9 Is it noisy/quiet?
10 Do you have children overhead?
11 Where is the nearest school?
12 Can I have a bed/new bed?
Some people are demanding. Others are cheerful.
On one occasion I had two prospective tenants. One said signing was conditional on about six conditions. It was all too stressful and too much to organises, on top of the mandatory gas and electric checks and repairs.
I ended up taking another tenant who just said he was happy with everything and would sign straight away, no problem. After he moved in I ended up doing everything the other tenant had wanted anyway. But the easy to get on with tenant who let me deal with one things each week or month was the one who got the flat. My lovely tenant also wrote me thank you notes for everything I ddid each time.
When we rushed across London at the weekend to deliver the garage keys we'd forgotten I dreaded opening his email afterwards. I was scared he would say something rude. But he was effusive with thanks.
'So kind of you to take so much trouble. And please thank your relative who brought them. So helpful. God bless you.'
I still smile when I remember his lovely note.
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