How to Secure a Rental Property

Episode 3 of the Move iQ Podcast podcast, hosted by Phil Spencer: UK Property Expert, titled "How to Secure a Rental Property" was published on September 18, 2019 and runs 13 minutes.

September 18, 2019 ·13m · Move iQ Podcast

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Summary

If you don't ask, you don't get! Before signing the lease on a rental property, it's worth negotiating anything that you aren't happy about or that you think require the landlord's attention. Do you know the history of the property? Is the price reasonable? Have you read the agreement properly? There are so many things that you need to consider as a potential tenant in order to make informed decisions and more agreeable negotiations. Phil and his co-host, Chris Ducker, discuss how the terms on rental properties aren't always set in stone and the importance of going through all the information you have with a fine-tooth comb. Negotiating isn't just for when you're buying a house, it works on rented properties too, as long as you know how to go about it. Listen in to find out: Important information you should know about the property before renting How to negotiate changes you want to make to the property What the different types of tenancy agreements are and what they mean for you as the tenant Why you should read the tenancy agreement before move-in day Why the inventory is vitally important Thank you for listening to the Move iQ podcast! If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe via your favourite podcast app and don't forget to leave a review! Renting advice For more of Phil's essential tips and tricks to help the rental process run as smoothly as possible check out the Renting section over at Move iQ. We want to thank the sponsor of our show: The Legal & General Group is one of the UK's leading financial services companies. For over 180 years, they've helped their customers safeguard their families' financial futures through providing life insurance. Their new Rental Protection Plan could help provide financial security by paying out a monthly benefit which could be used to help to pay the rent. Visit legalandgeneral.com/rentalprotectionplan to find out more. Find out more about Move iQ To find out more about Move iQ, you can visit our website, where you can register to receive offers and benefits, and sign-up to receive our exclusive monthly newsletter. Please also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn. We've also got lots of great videos over on YouTube, so be sure to subscribe to our channel and let us know what you think.

Episode Description

If you don't ask, you don't get!

Before signing the lease on a rental property, it's worth negotiating anything that you aren't happy about or that you think require the landlord's attention.

Do you know the history of the property? Is the price reasonable? Have you read the agreement properly? There are so many things that you need to consider as a potential tenant in order to make informed decisions and more agreeable negotiations.

Phil and his co-host, Chris Ducker, discuss how the terms on rental properties aren't always set in stone and the importance of going through all the information you have with a fine-tooth comb.

Negotiating isn't just for when you're buying a house, it works on rented properties too, as long as you know how to go about it.

Listen in to find out:

Important information you should know about the property before renting
How to negotiate changes you want to make to the property
What the different types of tenancy agreements are and what they mean for you as the tenant
Why you should read the tenancy agreement before move-in day
Why the inventory is vitally important

Thank you for listening to the Move iQ podcast!

If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe via your favourite podcast app and don't forget to leave a review!

Renting advice

For more of Phil's essential tips and tricks to help the rental process run as smoothly as possible check out the Renting section over at Move iQ.

We want to thank the sponsor of our show:

The Legal & General Group is one of the UK's leading financial services companies. For over 180 years, they've helped their customers safeguard their families' financial futures through providing life insurance.

Their new Rental Protection Plan could help provide financial security by paying out a monthly benefit which could be used to help to pay the rent.

Visit legalandgeneral.com/rentalprotectionplan to find out more.

Find out more about Move iQ

To find out more about Move iQ, you can visit our website, where you can register to receive offers and benefits, and sign-up to receive our exclusive monthly newsletter.

Please also connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LinkedIn.

We've also got lots of great videos over on YouTube, so be sure to subscribe to our channel and let us know what you think.