Renting a home is a big step for some and a very exciting one. You might be looking to downsize or move to a new area, either way if you rent a property it can give you independence and flexibility. In this informative article we go through some key points that will make the process smooth, more rewarding and easier for you.
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There’s often quite a list of things to do when you’re looking for properties, but our guide means you’ll know what to look out for and the questions to ask at every stage.
BEFORE YOU START YOUR SEARCH
There are some things that you must consider before you start looking for a new rental property. For example how long do you want the tenancy for? Generally, tenancies are between six months to seven years long.
- Checking your finances – Before you start house hunting, work out how much you can afford each month and stick to this in your search. Don’t forget to budget for gas, electricity, water, phone and council tax.
- Make a shortlist of priorities – Make a list of things that you wouldn’t want to negotiate on, for example parking spaces, flat or house, furniture, how many bedrooms, pets requirements, outdoor space.
- Choose a good letting agent – Make sure you find a responsible and knowledgeable letting agent to help with your search. Feel free to contact us to see if we can advise and assist further.
- Choose a good letting agent – Make sure you find a responsible and knowledgeable letting agent to help with your search. Feel free to contact us to see if we can advise and assist further.
- Make sure your deposit will be protected – we protect all our tenants deposits using the Government backed DPS service.
Next week’s article will detail further advice on what to look for when signing the contracts.
