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« on: December 13, 2011, 06:59:44 PM » |
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I have a viewing for a flat tomorrow, looks really sick and I really want to live there but theres a potential dilemma with the landlord
The landlord and I have spoken only briefly on the phone but she sounds pretty posh and specifically asked if the tenants were a family or professionals. Suave as you like I insta-answer professionals because I don't want her to, well, hang up.
So the viewing is all set up, its with an agent but she seems like the type that is gunna scrutinise whatever he tells her about be pretty heavily, so whats my play?
(a) Just tell the truth and be a poker player
Positives - No need to spin a web of lies that could get complicated as all 3 of us will have to meet the landlord at some point. I'm the only one going to the initial viewing though.
Negatives - Landlord sounds like she wouldn't like it and might insta mug us off. Insisting on paying 6 months up front might put landlord on the defensive but it'll probably go down well with the agent on commission.
(b) Suit up and go as a self-employed accountant
Positives - Self employed so she can't really ask us for any paperwork (I think). No risk of getting mugged off for not having a suitably respectable profession. We all look young enough to pose as graduates setting up our own accountancy firm, which gives the perfect cover for paying up front - the business won't be launching for another couple of months.
Negatives - If they ask for any sort of proof besides a degree certificate we've got nothing. If we get found out we obv just get told to gtfo.
So tell me blonde, whats my play?
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Girgy85
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2011, 07:01:24 PM » |
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Tell the truth.
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2011, 07:02:15 PM » |
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Honesty is the best policy Dan IMO.
Six months up front would prob sway it, 12 months def.
Have you got someone that can act as a guarantor?
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2011, 07:02:54 PM » |
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Tell the truth.
+1 Offer a few months up front if you really want it and can afford it, if it will help. |
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Simon Galloway
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2011, 07:05:30 PM » |
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a) Tell them you are in shipping...Or
b) Tell them you are self employed t'internet professionals (and hope they don't drill any deeper)...Or
c) Pull up your bank account via mobile banking and show an account balance that makes her smile.
Whilst I usually advocate the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, it won't help you land the flat.
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2011, 07:21:05 PM » |
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IMO tell the truth! I will check with the lettings guys in our office what your best to do and post itt early in morning.
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2011, 07:37:17 PM » |
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Honesty is the best policy Dan IMO.
Six months up front would prob sway it, 12 months def.
Have you got someone that can act as a guarantor?
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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2011, 07:37:52 PM » |
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Tell the truth and be prepared to pay 6 months rent in advance.
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DMorgan
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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2011, 07:39:40 PM » |
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Have you got someone that can act as a guarantor?
Don't know how this works, someone whose details I can give them to chase the money if I don't pay? Is it standard to offer to supply this or will I likely be asked for it? |
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« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2011, 08:01:37 PM » |
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Have you got someone that can act as a guarantor?
Don't know how this works, someone whose details I can give them to chase the money if I don't pay? Is it standard to offer to supply this or will I likely be asked for it? Not standard, but most people have a fixed guaranteed income so it's not really an issue. In her eyes you won't, so getting a guarantor would smooth the whole process over. Either way, don't lie. It never helps matters. |
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Josedinho
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« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2011, 08:24:46 PM » |
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Definite don't go full on lie. If you say self employed they could ask for accounts or letters from accountants etc which you won't have.
If you pretend it's new business then you have no guaranteed income so may be in trouble.
Not offering all information straight up is an option but think you have to be honest if pushed.
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« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2011, 08:26:40 PM » |
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Is this in Barcelona or back in the uk mate. Honesty is the best policy but if you pay enough up front people are happy enough.
As for guarantors, your income may not be as regular but would assume its more than mum n dads
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« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2011, 08:54:46 PM » |
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just tell them 'I play poker professionally, here's a few bags in advance, if you have any questions, let me know.'
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DMorgan
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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2011, 09:22:03 PM » |
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Is this in Barcelona or back in the uk mate. Honesty is the best policy but if you pay enough up front people are happy enough.
As for guarantors, your income may not be as regular but would assume its more than mum n dads
Back in UK mate, in leeds. Spain are bringing in the same as the have in france and italy so it'll be pokerstars.es, ipoker.es and so on. Spanish players won't be able to play on .com sites anymore. |
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« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2011, 09:27:21 PM » |
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Tell her the truth, offer 6 months up front, if she turns that down you're probably best out of it anyway.
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