# Arranging viewings **URL:** \ **Category:** Landlord Discussion\ **Created:** [22 April 2023 19:31 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956 "2023-04-22T19:31:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![411](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/411/32/16800_2.png) [@411](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/411)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 19:31 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/1 "2023-04-22T19:31:45Z")
Hi, im about to rent out my first flat. Its advertised online and my point of contact is email and a number set up only to take calls for the advert. Would i be out of order asking for name and references before arranging the viewing, as i will have to drive 25 miles to get to the property. If i get the details prior to viewing, i know they are serious about the flat. ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 19:39 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/2 "2023-04-22T19:39:16Z")
do block viewings and tell them the more info they bring along first, then the better their chances will be ---
**Author:** ![411](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/411/32/16800_2.png) [@411](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/411)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 19:40 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/3 "2023-04-22T19:40:02Z")
Great that makes perfect sense, thankyou ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 19:42 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/4 "2023-04-22T19:42:22Z")
always worth telling them WHAT info you require, phot id references etc ---
**Author:** ![411](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/411/32/16800_2.png) [@411](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/411)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 19:46 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/5 "2023-04-22T19:46:00Z")
Was 1 employment reference, 1 reference from current/ previous landord, photo id. This all i need i think.??ive looked into everything, the building side of things im confident with because of my work, but a bit shaky on this bit? Is there anything else you can suggest? ---
**Author:** ![Colin3](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/colin3/32/450_2.png) [@Colin3](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/Colin3)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 20:01 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/6 "2023-04-22T20:01:40Z")
proof of income . I always ask Where do you work? Do you have any pets? Do you have a guarrantor? Have you rented before? Who is your current landlord ? Do you have any CCJ S? You can ask whatever questions that you need respectfully ---
**Author:** ![411](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/411/32/16800_2.png) [@411](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/411)\ **Post date:** [22 April 2023 20:15 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/7 "2023-04-22T20:15:40Z")
Have taken all on board…Thanks so much for your help. This app seems seems very handy, im sure ill be back very soon ---
**Author:** ![system](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.openrent.co.uk/system/32/11_2.png) [@system](https://community.openrent.co.uk/u/system)\ **Post date:** [21 July 2023 20:16 UTC](https://community.openrent.co.uk/t/arranging-viewings/47956/8 "2023-07-21T20:16:14Z")
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