- Act Quickly
The rental market is a lot faster than than buying and demand for good rental properties is high. So that you don't miss out try to be the first to view and make sure you have the cost of administration fees ready in your account. Sign up to email alerts to keep ahead.
- Be prepared
Know exactly what is important to you in a property and be willing to compromise on some things? Have a list of questions ready for the agent and if available on the viewing the current occupier. It can be really easy to forget during the viewing itself.
- Don't view alone
Never go alone.Take someone with you or attend the viewing with a letting agent. Safety must come first and you will have another pair of eyes to help.
- Know the housemates first
If you are renting with others as a house share, make sure you meet all of your potential new housemates before committing. Living with others, especially if you don't know there quirky ways takes a lot of patience. It can be a lot of fun but it can also end in disaster.