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wanted: unit to rent for 3 aussies from february 16th

 
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citrus_booger



Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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Location: Gold Coast Australia

PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:20 am    Post subject: wanted: unit to rent for 3 aussies from february 16th Reply with quote

He, myself and 2 other friends are coming to london, and we are after a unit to rent for 3-4months close to the city central.

thanks
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citrus_booger



Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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Location: Gold Coast Australia

PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

what i ment was.... if use could recomend anywere in london that would be good for us to live that would be great!
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montyzuma
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

try gumtree accomodation although you might be better getting a hotel for the first few days watch out for western union scams what about backpacker hotels?
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Bluey
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 12:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You may need to restrict your search to short-term accommodation.

The minimum standard duration of a rental contract in the UK is 6 months. Though landlords can offer shorter contracts, the law here means that they cannot take legal action to evict tenants and repossess the property until 6 months tenancy has elapsed, therefore they know a shorter contract isn't really worth the paper its written on if the tenants turn out to be dodgy.

The only way a landlord can reclaim there property before this 6 month period, is if the tenant defaults on their rent for 2 months. As the waiting list for a court case is so long, it's still too difficult for a landlord to get their property back from bad tenants in under 6 months.

I would think that most landlords and agents aren't prepared to have tenants seeking self-contained accommodation for less than 6 months, therefore you should review your short-term rental options - see the section in gumtree that offers short term lets.
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citrus_booger



Joined: 03 Nov 2009
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Location: Gold Coast Australia

PostPosted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 4:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ohok, yeha ill have a look.
thanks heaps for the help guys!!
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