so what does a landlord/letting agent look for in a tenant?

TestTransmission

what would make a landlord choose between 2 prospective tenants?
Say they were both working,both had references from previous landlords?
Both can pay deposit and 1st month rent.
Is it gone to the stage where u have to treat is a job interview?
Is there professions a landlord would prefer?Would he prefer if the tenant didnt have a car,didnt want to get broadband or sky?
In what circumstances would a landlord prefer a couple over a single bloke or a single girl?
Any positive feed back from any landlords or posters would be appreciated?

The_Conductor

Someone without small children, and a slightly older tenant who was less likely to have wild parties etc- might figure in the equation?

Victor

jackncoke wrote: »

Is there professions a landlord would prefer?

Stable ones - where they can continue to pay the rent.

Would he prefer if the tenant didnt have a car,

I don't think it makes much of a difference, unless there is pressure on parking.

didnt want to get broadband or sky?

Not everyone wants or needs such services. Some people have plenty of internet at work or have a mobile phone or wireless connection.

In what circumstances would a landlord prefer a couple over a single bloke or a single girl?

Its possible that a couple are more stable financially that a single person.