The Property Podcast

Rob & Rob are back this week with another two amazing questions, one that we can’t even believe was an actual question! Our first caller this week is Kathy who has a question on viewings and proof of funds.  An estate agent has told her that she can’t view a property unless she gives them proof of funds.  Erm, excuse us, what?! Naturally she’s a bit apprehensive about this and rightly so because sending over a bank statement is highly confidential. She’s also worried that if she views multiple properties with multiple estate agents she’s going to have to do this every time.  Is this a normal thing or should Kathy look for a different estate agent? The second caller this week is Fabian.   He’s the owner of a buy-to-let property in Nottingham and he currently rents it out at £750 pcm.  Fabian thinks that he’s actually renting this property on the low side as other properties within the area are going for £800 pcm plus, his property is fully furnished.  So he wants to know what Rob & Robs thoughts are o