We are looking for a new house to rent. We viewed one this morning, loved it, rang up an hour later and told them.
The estate agent said there are a few more viewings later this week that they have to honour, and if any of them are also interested in the house they will put it to the landlord to choose, so we should find out on Monday if we can proceed.
Is this normal practice? It's been about 7-8 years since the last time I rented a house but I seem to remember the last few times just ringing up straight away and being able to put down a deposit to secure it straight away if I liked the house (and then they take the advert down while you get all your references/proof of earnings together). I also recall a few times where we had a viewing booked and then the estate agent rang the day before, or even the morning before, to say sorry, the people who have just viewed it liked it, it's gone.
Idk, maybe times have changed or maybe I'm remembering things wrong, but I am just starting to feel paranoid that they don't think we'd be the best candidates so are holding out for a better candidate (maybe ones who earn more, or can move in sooner, idk..). Am I being paranoid?
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Is this normal? Looking to rent a house but have to wait for all viewings to be over.
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appleturnovers · 13/10/2021 12:32
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