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Default OT: Getting a tradesman

On 03/03/2021 11:37, Theo wrote:
Robert wrote:
Ask another tradesman who you trust and have done business with for
suggestions.
Try to find out who local letting agents use .


Letting agents who are known for their high quality workmanship, and
absolutely not for lowest-cost tendering to suit their absentee landlord,
yes?

Theo


Is this from personal experience? I know someone who owns multiple
rental properties and was ripped off by allowing the letting agent be
responsible for arranging maintenance and repairs which was done to a
very poor standard. The properties are now maintained by a directly
employed builder/handyman when required and over the past few years the
previously shoddy work has been replaced to a much better standard.

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