My ex partner and I were i interested in a property to rent. HOME FARM CLOSE. We looked round it on Saturday. We loved it. As im starting my own Law Firm my partner and I agreed it was sensible for him to get it alone. I need time alone to get my business up and running. On Saturday my partner dropped off his ID and completed application form and was told to come back on Monday with his bank details. He was told there were two further applications. My partner then received a call from Amy at Bennett & Kaye to ask who would be living there. He advised him and possibly myself. She said we therefore needed to pay two admin fees as two credit cheques were required. I do credit checks for my business. It costs £3!!!! We were asked to pay £175!!!!! This practice has to stop. I am going to report you to the Financial Ombudsman. On Monday my partner arrived at the office at 4.30pm to be advised there were now two applicants and it was up to the landlord to choose. My partner has the deposit and rent waiting and can move in ASAP. SHE TOLD HIM SHE WOULD RING THE LANDLORD BUT WAS UNABLE TO CONTACT HIM OR HER. My partner was told to ring this morning. He was told sorry. THE LANDLORD WANTED A COUPLE NOT A SINGLE MAN!!!!! AVOID THIS ESTATE AGENT! My partner is employed full time. My partner is an afluent indian man. A self made entrepreneur. YOUR LOSS!!!!