This brings us on to our next point, even if an agent or a landlord is telling you that the property will go if you don’t pay a deposit right away, you should never ever give them any money before going to see the property yourself or send someone you trust on your behalf. Besides checking if the landlord actually owns the property, you’ll want to check over any other documents landlords or agents give you such as contracts and receipts. If you contact an agent or a landlord through a reputable property site, but they quickly ask you to switch to contacting them through a different platform, this can also be a red flag.