| Comment | There may be several things at play for you. Depending on how long your studies are going to last they may just not want a short term let and are looking for renters who are going to stay longer than 1 year or so. Also, it may not be your student status and just that the competition is fierce. About 6 years ago I had just graduated from my post grad and was looking for a flat for the last 4 months of my visa. When I was looking the viewings were insane. Fifteen people all viewing at once, some people making offers at the viewing and my viewings were cancelled, etc. The flat I finally did get was ONLY because I offered to put 5 months down (yes, I only had 4 months left in the country but I was about to be homeless if I didn't get something). They said the reason I got the flat was because I offered the most upfront, with the guy offering 4 months being the next one they would have considered. So maybe you need to be willing to offer more up front to beat the crowd? It could literally just be going to the highest bidder and nothing to do with student status. Just my thoughts, good luck! |
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