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Old 08-08-2010, 20:27   #34
kikine
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Re: Council homes to have fixed term tenancies

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Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
I thought about selling up and renting a bungalow near the coast. I tried a few estate agents and got some good properties to look at but what put me off was lack of security. They only ever offered me a six month tenancy and then a review. Most owners were just hanging on until house prices went back up again and were covering costs in the meantime while somebody else paid the poll tax and kept the place warm and dry.
I know where you come from Gremlin, I live on the coast and most the properties are second homes that are rented out at an extortinate rate with no security. Rent here is at the least £700 per month. If you own don't go back to renting. I wish you well.
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