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Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

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Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?
  • 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
    80% Complete
  • 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
    9.1% Complete
  • 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
    10.9% Complete
  • 0% I'm on the fence
    0% Complete
55 votes
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