Renting a new property
If you are renting a property chances are you have done this before and know what to expect, however you can’t afford to leave anything to chance so here is a list to help you.
Things to consider when renting your new home
The exterior of the property
- Is the exterior of the property in good condition
- Do the locks on external windows and doors work properly
- Does the property have an a burglar alarm fitted
- If there is a garden who is responsible for it’s maintenance
- Check out the area around the location
- Are the neighbours nice
The interior of the property
- Is the interior of the property in good condition
- If a furnished property is the furniture in good order and clean to use, also does it comply with fire safety regulations
- Does the central heating and radiators work as they should
- Is there plenty of storage space available
- Have the electrics been safety tested and are all the bulbs working
- Do the white goods in the kitchen work as they should and have they been tested for safety
- Are the kitchen utensils good enough to use
- Are the carpets and curtains clean, will the property be professionally cleaned before you move in
- Is the bathroom clean and does everything work as it should
- Can you change the decor to your taste,
- Are smoke alarms fitted in the correct areas and tested
- Can you see they gas safety record as well as all other safety test reports
Once you are happy and have signed the relevant documents you will need a man with van, give us a call using the information on the right and we will be happy to help you.
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