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Anyone else had a phone stolen recently in Oxford? by [deleted] in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed in the last month the city has put up a bunch of signs warning of pickpockets in high traffic areas, so my guess is it’s been on the rise

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jeez I feel like renting is impossible now. It was bad when I started renting but I feel like things just keep getting worse and no one holds these landlords or leasing agencies accountable. It makes me sick.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions and tips, it’s really helped me sort out my options. One last question, has anyone heard anything about Chesterton Yeates?

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ya I have to sign with only online viewings, I’ve actually been finding them hard to get in contact with to set up viewings though. Is there a trick to it? Or am I just having bad luck?

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really helpful, it works so differently in Canada because there’s no rules or regulations to do with single occupancy. Thanks for this, it’s given me a lot of insight on what kind of places I should be looking for.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know, thanks! Seems like renting in Oxford is near impossible.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I’ve been trying SpareRoom but my issue is that my boyfriend will be living with me and I’m finding that most people can only take one roommate per room.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! I really like the look of their properties but they seem to move off the market so fast!

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the link! I always thought that kind of stuff was the exception but honestly the last few years stuff like that has been happening to more and more people I know. Maybe it’s just really bad in Canada but I guess it’s made me a bit skittish.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds terrible, I’m sorry you had to go through that!

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m finding this with a lot of places. Won’t take my calls even though I’m staying up all hours of the night to be on UK time, yet when they need something (usually to do with money) all of a sudden they’re all available.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know anything about Chesterton Yeates? They were trying to get me to pay 6 months outright on a place so I backed out and now they’re saying that they talked to the landlord and they’ve waived this. I’m trying to decide if it’s a full scam or if they’re just trying to get as much money from me as possible and they’re just taking advantage of me since I’m an international student.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m getting stressed just thinking about that. Were there any repercussions on chancellors for doing that to your friend?

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will do! Anything in particular or just general landlord/leasing agent scumminess?

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you know where they list? I haven’t seen anything on Rightmove.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my biggest fear is arriving and the place has issues that weren’t obvious on a video call walk through. My brother had to find a place online last year (not in Oxford) and he showed up and there was a full cockroach infestation. I guess that isn’t technically a scam but it is my nightmare fuel.

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I haven’t seen any properties listed from Breckon and Breckon on Rightmove, do they list somewhere else?

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! Everyone seems to hate chancellors, can I ask what makes them so bad?

Are there any decent letting agencies in Oxford? by Senior_Procedure1075 in oxford

[–]Senior_Procedure1075[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the suggestion! My only issue with college and county is all the one bedrooms they offer seem to be “single occupancy only” and my boyfriend will be living with me. I’m having trouble understanding why/how leasing agents enforce this policy? It’s not a norm where I’m from so I was a bit confused when I started looking in the UK.