David Osborne - [email protected].
Thanks for your response to my ad. The flat is two bedroom flat and all the two rooms are still available and below is the details of the flat before we proceed.
Flat Description: Two room located at the heart of Edinburgh on Holyrood Road. It is also extremely close to Moray House School of Edinburgh University which is from 50 metres away.
The location is central, scenic and cultural. There is the National Parliament, the Royal Palace and a Royal mountain Park within 5 minutes. You are on the edge of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Town with the Royal Mile including the Queen's church and 16C buildings 2 minutes away. The finest modern architecture in Edinburgh is within 3 minutes set against a mile of crags.
Local shops/facilities are very useful. Tesco Express is 30 metres away. The sports, indoor and exercise facilities within 5 minutes include the CSE and are among the best in the Scotland. A 25m swimming pool and several University sports clubs are just 50 metres away.
The evening entertainment is excellent for students. Within 5 minutes are the University societies centre, the world-famous Pleasance entertainment complex, the Cowgate (the centre of all Edinburgh nightlife), 20 cafes, 20 bars and pubs and 10 restaurants.
Everything else in Edinburgh is very close. Princes Street, Grassmarket, the central station and St James Shopping Centre are 10 minutes. 18 of the top 20 visitor attractions in Edinburgh are within 15 mins such as the National Museum, the National Gallery and Edinburgh Castle. You will never run out of things to do in the local area.
Distances for postgraduate teaching
- Education (Moray House) - 100 metres
- Sports Science (St Leonards Land) - 70 metres
- Geography (High School Yards) - 350 metres
- Law School (Old College) - 600 metres
- Music (Alison House) - 700 metres
- Architecture (Minto House) - 800 metres
- Science - the free 10 min shuttle to Kings Buildings is 850 metres
- George Square / Potterow - 950 metres
- Art (Edinburgh College of Art) - 1, 200 metres
- Religion (New College) - 1, 200 metres
Flat address: Holyrood Road,Holyrood, Edinburgh EH8 8AJ
Rent per month/bedroom: £440 (All bills are inclusive.)
Minimum stay: 1 month(s)
Maximum stay: 1 yr with the option of extending the contract after 12 months
Moving in date: The apartment is currently available but I'm flexible with moving in date.
Refundable security and damage deposit: £600 (refundable at the end of contract)
sq ft: 680
66 sq m
Room Sizes
Living room: 20'9 x 14'9 (6.3 x 4.5m)
Bedroom: 14'10 x 9'1 ( 4.5 x 2.8m)
Kitchen: 8'10 x 7'5 ( 2.7 x 2.3m)
Garden: 41' x 24' (12.5 x 7.3m)
Flat amenities are: TV ,CD - DVD - Video, Radio, High-speed Internet with WiFi, Washing, Electric Kettle,Toaster, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Machine , Dryer, Heating, Iron and Ironing board, Gas cooker, Oven, Microwave e.t.c
The pictures of the flat are hereby attached with this email.
Will you be able to take good care of my flat like your own?
Can you let me know where you are currently located?
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,
David.
This person asks for a deposit payment via Western Union, MoneyGram, pre-paid credit card or bank transfer with a promise that you can have the keys to a property that does not belong to him.
Sounds safe. It's not!
At other times, he will ask for proof that you are able to pay the deposit and rent due to a string of time wasters.
This proof is in the form of a Western Union or MoneyGram payment to a lawyer,a friend or family member.
In either case, if payment is made and you give this person the details, they will collect the money.
You will not hear from them again.
All the details such as names, addresses, pictures etc. that the scammer uses in order to back up his story, are stolen from elsewhere.
If you are reading this because you are looking for property to rent, and you are in contact with this thief you are probably searching Craigslist, Gumtree or similar listing sites. If you receive any requests from 'Landlords' asking for some kind of payment before viewing, then it will also be a scam. Please forward the mail to me at the address in my signature line and I will investigate and list them if necessary.
