..lost a rental property to a 'dual income stream ' couple - feel low..

[snowmama]

When I moved away from my ex. I had to move fairly quickly and settled on a 'not great' house that does the job.

I have since been looking for a better property to rent - and have really struggled to find any quality property (I do not live in London). I found the perfect property - can afford it, have perfect references etc,etc. The landlord/estate agent have rejected my application because they have received another from a 'dual income stream couple' and feel that in 'this economic environment' it is the more sensible option for them..

I am so upset - more so than any thing else that has happened this year !! How can I pick myself up ... :-(

I am really sorry to hear this, I feel for you. Perhaps you could look at it one way, maybe a landlord/estate agent with an attitude like that could have caused issues in the future, rent increase, sell house, repairs issues, maybe not, but on the bright side just saying that an attitude like that might no bode well anyway
Has the estate agent told you that it was just because they had another applicant for this particular house? So another house would be ok? I appreciate that you have been searching hard, but there will be another property.

Thanks - yes it was because there was another applicant, and all you say is true.

I am generally fairly robust but today I was mmore upset than it really warranted !!

That's completely understandable

Out of interest are you looking in large town/city or more rural?

I am surprised. In my experience couples cause more problems as tentant than single people. Typically what happens is that a couple fall out with each other and then both want to move out as either they cannot afford the rent on their own or there are too many bad memories.

I am sorry you did not get a house that your heart was set on. I hope that some better turns up.

I am in a large city in the Midlands - so theoretically this should not be a problem, but I have really struggled to get in on any property..

reallytired - I am not wholly convinced that the landlord ever saw my application. I struggle to get past the estate agents when it is a 'good' house...

Why don't yu put an advert in the paper saying that you are looking for a nice house and are prepared to pay X amount of rent.

The potential landlords woud see the ad and then you cut out the middle man.

Seriously single people are a lot easier. I would be surprised if being a single mother is a problem, but then where I live landlords can't be quite so picky.

That is a fantastic idea - it is definately worth a try ! Thanks...

I live in the east midlands and managed to bag myself a lovely big 3 bed rental. A few of the estate agents i viewed houses with acted like I was mud on the ground just because I was a single parent, well excuse me mr estate agent but i do have a full time job and can afford the rent.

Sorry but I really hate some peoples attitude towards single mothers. And I've gone totally off your op. I really hope you get somewhere soon, what's meant for you wont pass you by xx

AlwaysTheMummy ... yes you have pretty much described exactly how I felt!!

I will take heart, that you got a great house in the end and keep looking...I woke up feeling all upset again this morning, but I will now put that aside, enjoy Xmas with my family and keep looking in the new year. Thanks..

Keep a positive outlook, that's the best way forward, I'm sure something will coem along and it will be the best house ever.

But in the meantime, have a super fab xmas and new year with your family xx