[marydano]

Hi, I was wondering if anybody has had any luck using an agency? I don't live in London but I'm trying to find a place there and I'm finding it difficult to arrange viewings with private landlords (who call and cancel viewings at the last minute!). I thought an agency or appointment service would make things a little easier, but every thing I hear about them is "stay away."

Any suggestions?

[Sanne]

In the end I went through an agent because I had the hardest time finding "real" private landlords. Either they were rogue agents listing themselves as private (both on gumtree and loot), scammers wanting money upfront, or the places were taken within hours after posting.

Make sure the agency you go with is registered with ARLA or another professional body.