Key requirements to get house
1. Safety [Avoid places very near to Town center, costly and chances of more safety concerns, and more shops & restaurant] You can check local statistics on Street Check website.
2. Distance from your work location or Study
3. Budget
4. Availability of Grocery shops or DESI shops
5. City Life or place of visit
6. Commuter Towns
7. Availability of A&E or Hospitals
8. Availability of Schools if you have kids
9. Community or sense of belongings [Temple or your religion places]
10. Bills & Good WIFI connection
Websites to rent property from:
3) Airbnb
4) Zoopla
5) Waseka
6) Openrent
9) Facebook Marketplace – Beware of scammers
**Short Stay house, premier inn – for short stays while looking for rent
Deposit Money [Check if there are any third party safety on your deposit] 3 months deposit
guarantor – examples
Always ask for discount on asking price can save 5-10% of asking price provide justification if possible
Proof of stay verification
Visa docs
Contract period [1 year, 2 year with 6 month break in clause]
check parking availibity & Council parking
Hidden charges if any
Furnished or unfurnished property
If with Child can have different requiremnt
Damp or Mould Issue
Winter Proof [Gas or electricity heating]
Avoid Carpet for people coming from India or other places & with child tough to clean
Cooking option GAS is preferable over induction
mailbox and meters position for monthly bills
Water pressure check in room