Lancelot01 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 While I am away for the next month or so my neighbours (From UK) have asked if they can rent my house for one month while they complete renovations to their property. I would appreciate any comments regarding potential down side if I go ahead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Renovation works seldom complete on time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 13 hours ago, Lancelot01 said: I would appreciate any comments regarding potential down side if I go ahead? I suppose it all rather depends on what they are like. But personally I see only downsides to this and I would hate the idea of having anyone at all in my home. Partners, neighbours, relatives, friends, cleaners, tradesmen, burglars: all are equally unwelcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smutcakes Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 42 minutes ago, KittenKong said: I suppose it all rather depends on what they are like. But personally I see only downsides to this and I would hate the idea of having anyone at all in my home. Partners, neighbours, relatives, friends, cleaners, tradesmen, burglars: all are equally unwelcome. For once we agree. Prefer to leave properties vacant, more hassle than its worth even if you trust them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot01 Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Many thanks for your replies. As I will not be around the property at the time, I need to reconsider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpcoe Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 A lot depends on how well you know and like your neighbors. How well do they maintain their own house/yard? But, as @trogers said above, renovations often run beyond estimated date of completion. I did a not-so-extensive renovation, other than gutting the bathroom, on my one-bedroom condo with a promise from the (farang) construction firm that it would absolutely not go beyond seven weeks, and it took *thirteen* weeks before I could move back in. They are still not done with fixing/repairing things that weren't done properly, but at least I was able to move in. Think through how you think your situation would go if something like that happened with your neighbors living in your house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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