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It seems that way the way they're going. We got them down slightly on the rent when we moved in, so I can only assume their agent has advised them that we're now paying well below market rate for a two bed in the area (it can't be more than 10% less). Seems they're just playing hardball from the start.
If you've been good tenants then you can use that to advantage if it comes to negotiations. As b&d suggests Landlords do not want empty properties and taking on new tenants brings risk.
At the same time our landlord has asked us for permission to come round to get the property 'revalued by her mortgage company', which makes me more suspicious. Assume she's either looking to buy more properties before the stamp duty changes, or she's looking to sell?
Might be looking to take equity out to fund another property or sell, perhaps.
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It seems that way the way they're going. We got them down slightly on the rent when we moved in, so I can only assume their agent has advised them that we're now paying well below market rate for a two bed in the area (it can't be more than 10% less). Seems they're just playing hardball from the start.
At the same time our landlord has asked us for permission to come round to get the property 'revalued by her mortgage company', which makes me more suspicious. Assume she's either looking to buy more properties before the stamp duty changes, or she's looking to sell?