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Hello potential participant!

My name is Jack Sumpter, I am a masters student currently conducting my final year research project relating to the improvement of the private rented sector and would be very grateful for your participation in my study! Below is a brief outline of what you can expect from the study, as well as answers to potential concerns you might have prior to conducting the questionnaire.

What is the aim of this research?
The aim of this research project is to identify to what extent a rating system (similar to Uber) could improve the private rental sector. 

What will be required of participants?
Participants will be asked to answer a quick questionnaire (10 questions).

How long will this questionnaire take?
The questionnaire should not take more than 4 minutes.

How will participant’s personal data be used?
Security and confidentiality of data are of utmost importance. All surveys and personal data will be kept in line with GDPR regulations in a secure environment, with only the researcher having access.

For what purpose will the participant’s information be used?
Information will only be used to provide insight to the researcher relating to the aims above.
Will this research be published?
The research will be available through the University College of Estate Management’s library.

Do participants have to take part?
Participation is completely voluntary, participants are free to withdraw from the research at any time.

What are the risks/harm/benefits of this study?
It is not predicted that participants will encounter any risks or harm in conducting this brief questionnaire. 

How can I contact the researcher or researcher’s university in case participants have any concerns?
Researcher - jacksumpterresearch@gmail.com
Supervisor - S.Valchovska-AT@ucem.ac.uk
University ethics coordinator - progadmin@ucem.ac.uk


By clicking 'ok' you are confirming that you have read the above information and agree to take part in this study.

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* 1. In what capacity are you answering this questionnaire?

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* 2. Are you a Landlord, Tenant or Agent living or working in the private rented sector?

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* 3. In which region(s) within England do you live or rent out property?

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* 4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? ‘The private rented sector needs improvement’

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* 5. In your opinion which of the following do you believe to be the biggest problem TENANTS face within the private rented sector?

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* 6. In your opinion which of the following do you believe to be the biggest problem LANDLORDS face within the private rented sector?

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* 7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? ‘The landlord tenant RELATIONSHIP needs improvement.’

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* 8. How would you assess your ability to use in App rating systems? (Eg. Uber and Airbnb)

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* 9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? ‘The private rented sector would be improved by a RATING SYSTEM where landlords, agents and tenants rate each other’s performance.’

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* 10. In your opinion which of the following rating system benefits do you think is the most important?

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