If you’re a millennial and are in the process of searching for the perfect rental property, simply continue reading to discover 5 things you should look for in a suitable rental property.
What Millennials Should Look For When They Rent:
1. Convenient location
There’s no point renting a cheap property if you end up spending a small fortune on gas money or public transportation. Instead, it’s well worth renting in an area which is located within walking distance or a short drive of a gym, shops and a wide variety of cafes and restaurants. You should also aim to choose an area which is located within half an hour’s commute of your current workplace or college.
- A professional, yet courteous landlord
When it comes to choosing a property, only sign a tenancy agreement with a landlord who you feel comfortable dealing with. As if maintenance work needs to be carried out at any time, it’s your landlord who you’ll need to rely on to carry out any repairs or to hire a professional to complete maintenance work. Make sure to choose a landlord who you feel comfortable rining, emailing or texting for help. It is also a smart idea to go through professionals such as the ones found at, www.homelet.co.uk to make sure you are insured from any risks associated with renting.
- Safe, quiet area
Ideally, you should only rent a property which is located in a safe, quiet, well-lit area, which you’d feel comfortable walking around in the evenings. Choosing to relocate to a neighborhood which boasts a quiet, safe atmosphere will also ensure that you’ll enjoy 8 hours of uninterrupted restful sleep each night.
- A property which boasts your own private space
If you can afford to rent an apartment with your spouse or on your own, you should definitely do so as no matter how friendly roommates may seem when you first meet them, further down the track you’re likely to run into issues. Due to personality clashes or differences in expectations. As an example, you may prefer living in a house which is kept spotless, while a potential roommate may prefer to wash their dishes every few days, which is bound to lead to a disagreement.
Alternatively, if you can’t afford to rent an entire property to yourself, it’s well worth choosing a property, which offers multiple living spaces so that you’ll always feel like you have your own space to retreat to, without having to hide in your bedroom.
- A property which boasts an outdoor space
It’s well worth looking into renting an apartment which boasts a balcony, which is furnished with a table and chairs or a house which boasts a front or backyard or a terraced area. As if you choose to host your family and friends for frequent social gatherings, you’ll love having a bit of outdoor space for a barbecue or to enjoy a few drinks or a meal and a good time with your close friends and family members. They will for sure leave happy and satisfied.
If your property boasts a decent outdoor space your landlord may even allow you to adopt a small animal such as a toy sized dog or a cat.
So before you sign a tenancy agreement, it’s worth ensuring the property which you’re interested boasts all of the five features listed above!
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