Warning signs
- Pressure to pay immediately or before a viewing.
- A price that seems unusually low.
- Refusal to show the exact room or speak live.
- Unusual payment channels or early requests for sensitive documents.
Checks worth making
- See the property in person or arrange a live video viewing.
- Get payment, deposit and cancellation terms in writing.
- Keep records and tell someone you trust when meeting.
FlatShare.net’s role
We cannot verify every third party or home. If something feels wrong, pause and seek local advice.