From a landlords perspective, I used letting agencies for renting my properties. They took 10% of the rent, but they dealt with all the paperwork Alana suggested and the legal documentation, rent, bills complaints, everything. We only had to deal with repairs and maintenance. I am out of estate management now. There is a lot of new legislation, which was desperately needed. Getting older is never easy, and the legal stuff was just too much. Now the tenants have more rights, this was badly needed. Some landlords were only interested in making money and didn't care a jot about their tenants.
I don't recommend renting ground floor apartments or flats. You will have to spend a lot on gas to heat them, and it is pricey. Also groud floor apartments have stupid giant class back doors, it is very not energy saving efficient.
Hi! This is very helpful! I am curious though -- I'm moving over from the US for grad school and will not have a job. I'm hoping to secure a place from the US before leaving. I've done a few viewings and am hoping to make an offer soon. A friend said I can use a US bank account to transfer the deposit and other fees (holding deposit, etc.). Also happy to pay 6 months up front as I know that's a common necessity for Americans without jobs in the UK. Do I have this right or am I missing something?? Thanks a ton!
Hi Alanna, thank you so much for taking the time to make all of these helpful videos and actually respond to questions. I feel a lot more confident about moving. I was looking for info regarding needing a UK guarantor and knowing no one in the UK. Are there any guarantor companies you'd recommend? And would they cover the upfront costs (i.e. deposit and first month's rent) while a student awaits their loan disbursement? Also, what is your opinion on the zero deposit scheme vs. paying a deposit? Lastly, does the UK have individual real estate agents or companies that are not like the general databases Hybr, Zoopla, SpareRoom, etc.?
Typically, you need a UK bank account. What a lot of US expats do is get a Wise card (its an online account with a debit card), that lets you transfer money from your US account and top up the card. This will let you pay for stuff during your visit and gives you time to open a UK Bank account. Once you have your UK bank account, this lets you rent a property.
Glad to hear that 😂 I hate some fake accounts to copy the famous videos. I am from Vancouver and moving to UK for Social Work Subjects. Thank you for your reply 😊
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From a landlords perspective, I used letting agencies for renting my properties. They took 10% of the rent, but they dealt with all the paperwork Alana suggested and the legal documentation, rent, bills complaints, everything.
We only had to deal with repairs and maintenance.
I am out of estate management now.
There is a lot of new legislation, which was desperately needed. Getting older is never easy, and the legal stuff was just too much.
Now the tenants have more rights, this was badly needed.
Some landlords were only interested in making money and didn't care a jot about their tenants.
I don't recommend renting ground floor apartments or flats. You will have to spend a lot on gas to heat them, and it is pricey. Also groud floor apartments have stupid giant class back doors, it is very not energy saving efficient.
Your videos are always detailed, well explained. Thanks
Glad you like them!
Hi! This is very helpful! I am curious though -- I'm moving over from the US for grad school and will not have a job. I'm hoping to secure a place from the US before leaving. I've done a few viewings and am hoping to make an offer soon. A friend said I can use a US bank account to transfer the deposit and other fees (holding deposit, etc.). Also happy to pay 6 months up front as I know that's a common necessity for Americans without jobs in the UK. Do I have this right or am I missing something?? Thanks a ton!
Straight to the point very helpful video
Hi Alanna, thank you so much for taking the time to make all of these helpful videos and actually respond to questions. I feel a lot more confident about moving.
I was looking for info regarding needing a UK guarantor and knowing no one in the UK. Are there any guarantor companies you'd recommend? And would they cover the upfront costs (i.e. deposit and first month's rent) while a student awaits their loan disbursement? Also, what is your opinion on the zero deposit scheme vs. paying a deposit? Lastly, does the UK have individual real estate agents or companies that are not like the general databases Hybr, Zoopla, SpareRoom, etc.?
Every bit of this was very helpful, thank you so much. :)
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for this detailed explanation
I'm so glad it could be helpful! ☺️
Very helpful, thank you 🙏🏻
No worries!
can you recommend some letting agencies
Thank you!
you resembled Erika Duran. Lois Lane in Smallville.
I think studios are fun to rent for my first no?
Would they except my social security as my income or do you still need a job also?
Would US bank statement work to rent a flat in UK?
Typically, you need a UK bank account.
What a lot of US expats do is get a Wise card (its an online account with a debit card), that lets you transfer money from your US account and top up the card.
This will let you pay for stuff during your visit and gives you time to open a UK Bank account. Once you have your UK bank account, this lets you rent a property.
Dont move from US to the UK its not worth it. US is a much better place to live in plus renting is easier
What if im a student and i dont have a job
are u reachable in any way? i would like to ask some questions.
Is it a fake account or what happened to your adventure account?
lol not a fake account - I still post every Tuesday on my Adventures channel ☺ This channel is just help/tips for expats
Glad to hear that 😂 I hate some fake accounts to copy the famous videos. I am from Vancouver and moving to UK for Social Work Subjects. Thank you for your reply 😊
Ahh that's incredible!! Thank you so much for the support, I hope these new videos can be helpful for you ☺️
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Hi how are you I liked this content I was wondering if you could help me with advise on how to go about my issue.... could I contact you directly if you don't mind