{"id":915,"date":"2015-03-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-03-31T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/4-tips-when-looking-for-a-property-to-rent\/"},"modified":"2018-02-22T09:29:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T09:29:33","slug":"4-tips-when-looking-for-a-property-to-rent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/4-tips-when-looking-for-a-property-to-rent\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Tips When Looking For A Property To Rent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p>Finding the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property to rent<\/a> can be a minefield.\u00a0 The quality of <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >homes<\/a> can vary significantly and the good <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Property\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/property\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/property;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.05wrt;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Property\" >properties<\/a> often have stiff competition from rival tenants.<\/p>\n<p>So, when looking for somewhere to <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Renting\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/renting\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/renting;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01y857;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Renting\" >rent<\/a>, make sure you follow these four tips.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Take someone with you<\/h2>\n<p>Taking someone along with you when you view a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\" title=\"rental property\">rental property<\/a> has two main benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Firstly, it\u2019s advisable from a security point of view to take someone with you when meeting a stranger at an unusual address.\u00a0 Secondly, a friend, colleague or family member can give you a second opinion and may spot flaws that you don\u2019t see.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Check the bathroom<\/h2>\n<p>A good <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/bathroom\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/bathroom;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01j2bj;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Bathroom\" >bathroom<\/a> is a sign that the property is in a good general order.<\/p>\n<p>Check the water pressure is in good order by running all the taps, flushing the toilet and turning on the shower.\u00a0 You should expect a strong, steady flow of water and ensure that there is hot water from the taps.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure also that the bath, sink or toilet aren\u2019t cracked or leaking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Look closely at the interior<\/h2>\n<p>Always have a good look at the interior of the property.\u00a0 Check whether radiators are working and what central heating the property has.\u00a0 Are there any signs of damp such as condensation, mould or peeling wallpaper?\u00a0 Are the carpets, curtains and walls in good condition?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Check out the local area<\/h2>\n<p>As well as looking at the property, it\u2019s important that you take some time to check out the local area \u2013 particularly if you\u2019re new to the town or city.<\/p>\n<p>Is the area well-lit and would you feel safe at night?\u00a0 Is there somewhere convenient to park your car?\u00a0 Are there local <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Amenity\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/amenity\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/amenity;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0f3yyn;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Amenity\" >amenities<\/a> such as shops or banks nearby?\u00a0 And how convenient is the property for local public transport?<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the right property to rent can be a minefield.\u00a0 The quality of homes can vary significantly and the good properties often have stiff competition from rival tenants. 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