Checklists
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Research different ways to rent a property that you can afford/you like. | |
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Check out how much it costs to rent eg. the deposit for a property and costs incurred while you live there. | |
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Ensure you have information readily available for tenant referencing. | |
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For properties you are interested in, ask the landlord or letting agent for a copy of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). If they don’t supply one, walk away. | |
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Ask to see the gas and ideally electrical safety certificates. | |
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Find out which deposit scheme your deposit monies will be protected in. | |
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Work out how much to offer on the property you want to rent. | |
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Gain written confirmation of your offer being accepted (subject to referencing). | |
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Check your tenancy agreement with a solicitor and sign when you are clear on your rights and responsibilities. | |
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Organise your contents insurance. | |
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Organise your change of address. | |
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Check your inventory is correct on moving in day. | |
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Make sure the heating and hot water work (especially if you rent in the summer). | |
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Keep your tenancy agreement and inventory in a safe place. | |
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Let the landlord/letting agent know immediately in writing, eg. via email and read receipt, if you have any maintenance problems. | |
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Make sure you know what you can/cannot change in the property. | |
