Whether you have rented before or this is your first time, when you rent a home there is a lot to think about:
Before you even look at a property, work out what you can afford by looking at what your outgoings are likely to be. For instance:
Before you go any further:
Becoming the tenant usually takes anywhere from a few days to three of four weeks.
Before you sign anything the landlord or agent should provide you with a clear statement of rent, tenancy deposit and any costs of setting up the tenancy. This includes the administration costs of getting your references. The letting agent will get references by contacting either:
Once the letting agent and landlord are happy with your references you can sign the tenancy agreement. Before signing, read, and if necessary get professional advice on, any documents you have to sign. You need to check the paperwork mentions the following important points:
You will not be able to move in until you have paid your deposit, first month's rent and any fees. But once on your way, this can be a very exciting time and it's very easy to forget a few important things:
You will need to pay for fixing or replacing any damage to the property while you are renting it, otherwise it comes out of your deposit. So return the property to the landlord at the end of the tenancy in the same condition as at the start, allowing for fair wear and tear.