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Viewing rental House issue WWYD

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sirmione16 · 02/02/2020 07:45

Need opinions. Looking to get out of the house I share with (now exp) as soon as possible, means I have to rent with my little boy. A house has come up which looks absolutely ideal and in perfect condition, I've driven round to it and the area is lovely. I've got a viewing booked for 2 today, but now it looks like it might be really difficult to get out of work. I desperately don't want to lose it. My mum has offered to go view it in my place. It's the landlord himself showing and Im concerned it leaves a bad impression and hinder my application. Do I just have to hope it doesn't go? (likely will.) and miss out. Do I send my mum round to make sure there's no issues? Thoughts appreciated.

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VanillaGodzilla · 02/02/2020 07:48

Just move the viewing apt. It won't look bad if you explain and apologise.

Don't send your mum. Houses that are perfect in paper often are not in real life and you need to see the 'flaws' for yourself to decide if you can live with them.

paperandfireworks · 02/02/2020 07:56

"Might be really difficult"/ you should probably make every effort to ensure you're there if you're area is anything like mine- house are advertised in the morming and can have a dozen applicants by lunchtime and let agreed by the end of the day. The rental market in many areas is fierce.

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sirmione16 · 02/02/2020 07:57

@paperandfireworks yes this is the situation. Houses are literally turned over in one or two days from being posted. The amount of viewings Ive had arranged for 2 days time cancelled is laughable

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sirmione16 · 02/02/2020 07:59

To PP, i say perfect condition as in its just had a brand new kitchen fitted, new carpets and repainted throughout and bathroom was done last year too. I know that doesn't discount any structural, plumbing or other issues but I mean the spec is high.

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CodenameVillanelle · 02/02/2020 08:06

Call in sick from work and go to the viewing.

TooleyVanDooley · 02/02/2020 08:11

I doubt the landlord will let to someone he hasn’t met, so I don’t think sending your DM is a good plan. Could you offer to work two shifts for someone at work in return for covering you today?

curiousierandcouriser · 02/02/2020 08:14

If you can't book off work, I would try to call in sick (or say your child has come down with a fever) as well, OP.

CSIblonde · 02/02/2020 08:18

Sudden migraine. Or it'll go same day.

picklerickkk · 02/02/2020 08:31

I would go OP. Pull a sicky (assuming you’re in a good place at work and it wouldn’t potentially lose you your job aka probationary period 6th sick day) you’ll kick yourself if you don’t go.

Universalcreditwoes · 02/02/2020 08:36

Agree with others pull a sickie. Or emergency to go in later?

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sirmione16 · 02/02/2020 08:46

Can't pull a sickie as theyve already said as long as there's no demand for me there, I'm welcome to go out and see it. So they know and it'll definitely reflect badly on me. I'm going to have to let it go arent I :(

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crochetandshit · 02/02/2020 08:54

Do you trust your mum's opinion?

Surely your mum telling the landlord that you were unable to leave work due to a colleague calling in sick or similar only shows you have a good work ethic?

Mummyjsa · 02/02/2020 08:56

Send your mum and sincerest apologies to the landlord, and then get her to FaceTime so you can see when she is there?

EngagedAgain · 02/02/2020 08:56

Perhaps arrange for your mum to go, then go if you can get away from work, as you said they said you could if you're not needed at that time. If it's not far away you won't be long. Usually rental viewings are ridiculously short anyway. Surely your mum will have some idea whether you would like it or not. Hope all goes well.

TheNoiseHurts · 02/02/2020 08:56

Actually, I don't think it's bad you sending your mum.

If the landlord hears that it's because you can't get out of work it shows your a good worker, committed and reliable.

Get her to whatsapp you and speak to the LL yourself perhaps, show you're keen that your mum is helping and that you are relied on at work.

TheNoiseHurts · 02/02/2020 08:57

I said whatsapp but perhaps I mean FaceTime?

I've no idea the phone call that shows your face

m00rfarm · 02/02/2020 08:58

I’m a landlord. Do not get your mum to go. It’s wasting everyone’s time. Call with as much notice as possible and explain. He may be able to make another appointment that will work for you.

Northernsoullover · 02/02/2020 08:59

Send your mum. How do you know that there isn't a 2.30 viewing? I think if you reschedule you'll miss out.

Didiusfalco · 02/02/2020 09:00

I would send my mum - having to work does not reflect badly on you. If it’s great you can then offer to meet the landlord afterwards. If your mum is nice and articulate she can chat to the landlord and make a good impression.

SunOnAll · 02/02/2020 09:01

As a LL I wouldn't allow a viewing with someone who wasn't the potential tenant - you might be viewing the house but the LL is assessing your suitability too.

However I always do viewings at the tenant's convenience, I would be honest, tell the LL you have to work and can you possibly see it after work a few hours later?

Be open and transparent.

neverhadanymarblestolose · 02/02/2020 09:38

Arrange for your mum to go, and hope that you can go. If you then can't get there, your mum could tell the landlord that you've had an emergency crop up.

EnidBlyton · 02/02/2020 09:49

if you trust your mum's judgement then i see no harm is sending her.

TheThingWithFeathers · 02/02/2020 10:00

I got my mum to view my current flat for me. She sent me photos and I put in the application right away. Got it with no issues. My mum is very fussy so I knew if she'd be happy to live somewhere, I would be too.

mumwon · 02/02/2020 10:01

ring them up tell them the truth ask if you can either have another appointment or send your mum - I think by being honest that would reflect well on you (& I am a landlord)

CornishPorsche · 02/02/2020 10:02

Do not send your mum. The landlord will not be impressed.

Push at work to go!!

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