Communicating directly with the private landlord gives you a better chance of showing your most redeeming qualities and establishing a more personal relationship right up front. This will give you a better opportunity to show what a good tenant you would be, or to introduce a pet that you are trying to have included in your tenancy. The more a landlord likes you and gets to know you the more likely he might be to decreasing the rent. A private landlord is looking to rent to a responsible person that they can trust with their property and who will pay their rent in a timely fashion.

Since you won’t need to go through a letting agent, a private landlord does not pay an additional fee which means he can pass this saving along to the tenant by charging less rent. As a private landlord it is unlikely that he will have the means in which to perform a credit check which also cuts down on the amount of money a landlord pays out of pocket, not to mention the advantage this presents if you have bad credit, ccj’s or bankruptcy in your history.

Also because most private landlords do not perform credit checks and other administrative functions, the move in date is generally much quicker. Private landlords are looking to get their properties rented as quickly as possible so that the amount of lost revenue is kept at a minimum.

You will also find the term of tenancy to be more flexible than if you were to go through a letting agent. With a more personal relationship, you are more likely to negotiate a rental agreement that is suitable for both yourself and the landlord. The entire experience with a private landlord is more personable and can lead to a long and enjoyable relationship that benefits all those involved.

A letting agent generally charges additional fees for credit checks and references sometimes check in and check out fees, which are fees that you would not expect to pay when dealing with a private landlord. The savings can leave you with more money in your pocket for other expenses that are associated with moving.

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