To ask if anyone has rented out their home before?

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Hungryy44 · 03/07/2025 15:19

I own mine and considering doing this later down the line, however I'm worried about having nightmare tenants who refuse to pay, trash the property etc..
Has anyone got any tips or experiences of this? Thanks

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Betteroutdoors · 03/07/2025 15:30

I have a flat I rent out and have done for over a decade. I have never had a nightmare tenant but I do have a very good agency who manage it for me and I do not make money from it. After agency costs, certificates, repairs, insurance and whatever else I can offset legitimately it just about covers its own costs.

My advice, good agency (talk to a few) and don't expect it to be a money spinner

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Hungryy44 · 03/07/2025 15:27

It's not sounding good so far..maybe the best option is to try and sell then.

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hairyunicorn · 03/07/2025 15:27

Absolute nightmare, took a year to get her out, dont do it!

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 03/07/2025 15:24

Unless you want to become a career landlord you are best steering well clear.

Renting out one house is rarely a money spinner and it is naive to think think that there is not a high risk of any of your fears coming true.

Tenants have an increasing amount of rights to stay (rightly so) and the legislation for landlords continues to become more complex

Popsicle1981 · 03/07/2025 15:23

Yes. One time. About a decade ago. It ended badly with massive stress for us, complaints from neighbours about noise, non payment of rent, drug dealing and painting a room gold.

I do not recommend. It’s even worse now. People just don’t pay their rent.

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