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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Tue 16 Jan 19:15
I didn’t know how often folk look at the trading floor forum so thought I’d try here, too.
I’m looking for a one bed flat or two bed house to rent, preferably in Dunfermline but will consider outlying towns, and Edinburgh. I’m working FT, have a 9 yr old cat, I’m a non smoker, a 9 year rental history in one property and a landlord reference. No cc/ccjs. Long term renting and single occupancy. Will pay a bigger deposit for cat. Unfurnished / part furnished.
Thanks
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 17 Jan 19:15
Thanks Donj. It’s a wee bit out my price range.
Unfortunately the biggest issue is my cat - the search results reduce drastically when I type in “pet friendly / pets considered” 😔
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Wed 17 Jan 20:25
Never quite understood why a pet,which you pay to look after,is a problem.All that I can see needed is a signed acceptance that if they cause damage you pay for repair.
A person with that amount of years of regular payments should be a customer they want.
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Wed 17 Jan 20:29
Got some mates who own flats so I`ll see if I can scrounge a deal and let you know if they have one available.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 17 Jan 20:34
Thanks, Donj. Yer a wee 🌟
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Wed 17 Jan 20:34)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 17 Jan 22:02
I’m on zoopla, rightmove, s1homes, OpenRent, onthemarket, housing associations websites every day, Donj with immediate notifications.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
Post Edited (Wed 17 Jan 22:05)
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Thu 18 Jan 12:43
Quote:
donj, Wed 17 Jan 20:25
Never quite understood why a pet,which you pay to look after,is a problem.All that I can see needed is a signed acceptance that if they cause damage you pay for repair.
A person with that amount of years of regular payments should be a customer they want.
I suppose it’s less hassle, no fighting to get things repaired, etc - even if no damage could be a problem for future rentals - ever been in a smoking room in a hotel as a non smoker?
Our cat passed last year and we’re still finding hairs embedded in the furniture that no hoover will get out! 🐈
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Thu 18 Jan 15:48
Went down and saw the guys I know who have flats but all have tennents.One guy has a flat empty but he is selling and has offers in for it.They`ll let me know if they hear of any available.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 18 Jan 17:08
Quote:
donj, Thu 18 Jan 15:48
Went down and saw the guys I know who have flats but all have tennents.One guy has a flat empty but he is selling and has offers in for it.They`ll let me know if they hear of any available.
Cheers Donj.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 18 Jan 17:39
`...all have tennents...` - what a bonus, although I`d prefer IPA!
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 18 Jan 17:48
😂
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Thu 18 Jan 19:37
Abbeyforth have a 1 bedroom, Elliothill Street.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Thu 18 Jan 21:25
Doesn’t allow pets
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Bouncer
Date: Fri 19 Jan 03:55
My eldest in same boat. Just brings cat to mine when notified of inspection.
Rental market has shrunk so much though with rise in interest rates and the hoops landlords have to jump through now.
No substitute to being an owner/occupier. Its a long haul if you are a tenant in your 40`s and beyond.
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Topic Originator: donj
Date: Fri 19 Jan 08:17
`...all have tennents...` - what a bonus, although I`d prefer IPA!
Actually it was a few pints of Carling when I went to to see the guys which messed up my spelling a bit.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 19 Jan 12:41
If you`ve not already, it could be worth getting on the books of the main estate agents.
Depending on income, you could check in with Kingdom Housing. They have a fair few flats and terraced houses in Dunfermline. Probably highly sought after but no harm in checking.
Fife Letting have a nice looking 2 bed in Rose Street.
Post Edited (Fri 19 Jan 12:45)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 19 Jan 12:49
I’m on most estate agents books including housing associations especially for mid market rents.
Some letting agents don’t tell you if the properties are pet friendly ie the agent advertising the flat in Rose Street. It’s not. 😔
It’s doing my head in so I’m having a break but thanks for the replies folks.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Fri 19 Jan 13:48
Quote:
buffy, Thu 18 Jan 21:25
Doesn’t allow pets
Not as good as I thought!🤔
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Topic Originator: Tad Allagash
Date: Fri 19 Jan 20:25
Cats do less damage than kids or students - seems unfair to discriminate against them.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Fri 19 Jan 21:06
It is and it’s also unfair to think that people who need to rent - because they can’t buy - won’t have pets.
I think there’s now the insistence that landlords have to have pet insurance for their tenants and they simply don’t want that extra expense. Used to be the case you could pay a bigger deposit for a pet.
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 20 Jan 10:38
Could still be worth checking the no pets ones and explaining it`s just a cat and you`ll offer a bigger security deposit to cover any potential damage.
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 20 Jan 11:08
Always have done, Jake. 😊
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sat 20 Jan 11:21
Then all that`s left is to pull the "d`ye ken who ah um?"!
Hopefully more places will start to appear now that it`s the new year 🙂
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sat 20 Jan 14:34
Did that when I rented across the road 😉 😂
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Wed 27 Mar 07:46
After a three month search I’ve got a flat in Dunfermline toon centre.
Thanks to all of you for helping oot - are ye free for moving furniture too? 😂 need some big strong chaps / chapettes!
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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