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Single parent needing advice on rented accommodation in Edinburgh

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PrincessGrace00 · 22/08/2014 10:46

After a very unfortunate break-up with my partner, me and my 3 year old daughter are moving from London back to Scotland in October. I will be staying with my parents in Dundee initially but once I find a full-time job in Edinburgh I plan on moving there. I wondered how landlords in the city view single parents. I know through like minded friends of mine that generally landlords in London shut the door on single parents. They all want "professional couples only" or high income families. I work in the City for a management consultancy so will be looking for work in the financial district. Do you think landlords will treat me the same as anyone else or will I find it to be like London? I suppose I should have called around a few estate agents to find out but don't trust their advice most of the time!

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whootwhoot · 26/08/2014 08:22

I'm a landlord in Edinburgh - it would never be a factor I would even think about to be honest! As long as you are presentable and can demonstrate ability to pay rent comfortably, I would certainly rent to a single parent. Good luck with your search.

McFox · 26/08/2014 23:35

I'm not a single parent but some of my friends are and I've never heard of them having problems. Good luck Smile

StatisticallyChallenged · 27/08/2014 17:40

It's not something I've heard of being an issue in Edinburgh

MyNightingale · 17/12/2014 13:15

Hi, some landlords and agents are great, some not so good.

Before you view a properties of Braemore and Hadden Rankin especially, you will be asked if your salary is at a certain level (e.g £800 per/mth property you may have to earn between £23000-£32000/a). If not you will need to pay the full 6 month rent upfront.

Best wishes

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