Landlords with high-spec properties in desirable locations rarely have to work hard to find suitable tenants. In fact if you own a nice two bed flat in London you will probably have would-be tenants queuing up around the block to take it!
An Advert with a Difference
However, despite the demand for rental property, one enterprising landlord decided to place an advert with a difference. The property owner reckoned he could let the room out for around £520 per week, but rather than specifying a room rental rate, he said the spare room in his flat was available to an attractive female tenant for free.
Deal or No Deal
At first glance, this might sound like a fantastic deal if you are looking for a large double room in a high-end flat in Manchester, but unfortunately any interested females would be expected to consider ‘alternative’ payment options in return for free accommodation.
So, not such a good deal then!
The ad, which was placed on spareroom.com, was removed as soon as a customer service representative noticed.
“In principle we do allow people to offer discounted rates for rooms if their new tenant can also offer a specific service. In the past we have had people that have been after a flatmate that will clean, or perhaps help to look after a child. In one case we had a music technician who offered a discount as long as the new roommate could help them catalogue their music collection.
“But in this particular case the offer of a discount did not seem appropriate, and so the listing was removed. In all honesty I wouldn’t think that there really was a room available, but that it might have been someone having some fun.”
