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Lack of rental properties in the West Midlands ?

31 replies

flowalover · 28/02/2024 12:01

I am currently trying to find a house to rent in the West Midlands and it is impossible.

I currently live in a 2 bed apartment with my baby but the apartment had so many issues.

Condensation on the windows, there has been mould as a result of this, a fly infestation in the summer, an oven which is supposed to be integrated but moves every time I open the door.

I am desperate to leave but I never even get offered any properties.
I have tried OpenRent too.

I have asked the Council for help and they advised me the waiting list is 10 years.

I have always paid my rent on time and in the past I had no trouble renting somewhere.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

OP posts:

SleepingStandingUp · 29/02/2024 01:52

flowalover · 29/02/2024 00:07

@Jabberwonky - yes I will have a look now and see what is available.

@HelloMiss Yes the strict criteria is holding me back.

In all the years of renting I have never experienced such difficulty finding somewhere to rent.

Even before your offered a viewing they pre screen every applicant.

What's the strict criteria?

sashh · 29/02/2024 03:29

Come to Wolverhampton

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/Wolverhampton.html

https://www.zoopla.co.uk/to-rent/property/wolverhampton/?beds_min=2&price_frequency=per_month&q=Wolverhampton&results_sort=newest_listings&search_source=to-rent

Rightmove.co.uk

Search over a Million properties for sale and to rent from the top estate agents and developers in the UK

https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/Wolverhampton.html

Alcyoneus · 29/02/2024 07:03

anotherdayanotherpathlesstravelled · 28/02/2024 12:51

If you have a baby are you working? Presumably that could be an issue too?

What does that have to do with anything? Do people with babies not work? Does it incapacitate you in some way?

Dmsandfloatydress · 29/02/2024 08:38

Platform Housing sometimes has direct access HA Housing in the west Midlands. Check their website.

wombat15 · 29/02/2024 10:24

flowalover · 29/02/2024 00:05

@wombat15 - Yes I am on email mailing lists and I also call for viewings.

@andHelenknowsimmiserablenow - The problem is I apply for properties (as well as several others) and the Landlord's always goes for another applicants.

I have also tried Facebook market place and 90% full of scammers asking for money before even viewing the property.

I will try further afield and see where that gets me.

The properties are probably going to people currently working. Perhaps wait until you are no longer on maternity leave and back at work?

ShinyAppleDreamingOfTheSea · 29/02/2024 12:01

@Alcyoneus
If the OP is working she will need to find somewhere to live within commutable distance so it's very relevant .

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