If you’re a student looking for accommodation in Edinburgh, make sure you don’t get taken in by a property scam.
Scammers target students because of their lack of experience in the property market and their desperation to find accommodation before the start of the academic year.
But if you follow a few simple guidelines, you can prevent the worst from happening…
➡ Always use a reputable agent
➡ Make sure the landlord is on the landlord register
➡ Never part with money upfront before viewing the property
➡ Avoid cash payments
➡ Don’t sublet because you have no rights as a tenant
➡ Trust your instincts – if it feels wrong, walk away
For further advice about avoiding property scams, visit our website.
