I started writing this post as I figured out it could help some people out there who are looking to move into/rent their own flat/house. What to do , what not to do, areas , neighborhoods, negotiating price and many other aspects of property rental. I am certain some of these points would apply to buying a house too, so keep an eye out.
I am going to break this into multiple smaller posts as no-one will have the patience to read a wall of text.
Just as a FYI, I live in London so some information might not apply for every location around the world but 95% should be spot on.
Therefore, in chronological order I will expand on the following topics :
- Searching for a new flat. Where to look ,what to look for, what to write, how to avoid wasting your time with bad properties.
- Setting up the viewings and feeling the area
- Talking finances/responsabilities/fees/legal/negotiation/utilities contracts
- Agreeing and signing the lease/ moving in dates
- The moving DAY : packing/transportation/settling in
- Arranging utilities/ meeting neighbours and house warming party
