We looked at a house three weeks ago that was 'available immediately'. We were told the boiler needed to be serviced but that this could be done straightaway. The agent also said they'd been meaning to do a minor replacement on some white goods and would get that done (it's not essential). Nothing else mentioned. We explained we wanted the house because DP has a start date for a new job and needs to move.
The referencing process they did was pretty slow and (in my view) ridiculously picky. It's taken until today to get confirmation we've been approved. It now turns out they need to get a full electrical safety check done, and can't rent the property without it. They've had a quote, but the electrician said there was lots of work that needed doing and the agent wants to get another quote to be sure as they didn't expect that.
Is it me, or is this not a bit dishonest? Surely if you say something is available, you mean you could rent it out right now - not that you need a check and possibly some work done?
I've rented a lot and I've never come across something like this, so am at a bit of a loss. We don't have much we can do - we can't really even walk away now, unless it all takes weeks, because we really need to move. But I would like to know if other people have ever come across this?