5 things to consider before renting a house in Manchester — articles.abilogic.com

1. Think about hidden costs, especially if you are new to renting.You have saved up £1000 for a deposit and think you've found your ideal rental home; it's in a great location, nice garden, newly refurbished and only £1000 per month - it sounds perfect. Before you go ahead and sign the contract it is really important to look into all the additional costs that come with renting a property.Firstly, you will need more than your deposit to get started. Landlords will want to take a deposit (usually one months rent) as well as the first month's rent up front. This immediately takes the total you need saved up to £2000. IT is also very common for landlords and agents to conduct credit checks before approving you to become a tenant. This is another cost that will be passed onto you as the tenant. Credit checks and administration charges are one thing many people overlook, and this can easily add £300 onto your initial down-payment. These fees will vary so make sure to check in advance. 2. Ongoing costs of running a propertyGas/ Electricity Bills Water bills Council tax TV license Telephone and BroadbandSky / Digital / Satellite TV Insurance There are a lot of ongoing costs when you are looking for flat/house to rent in Manchester. It is always good to get quotes and/or estimate your monthly fees upfront to make sure a property is affordable before signing up to a contract. Nobody likes to worry about money, and the best way to remove some of the worry is to do your research upfront and always plan plan plan.3. What is included when you move into a new property?If you viewed a house while there were previous tenants living there it is likely that the property would have been full of furniture, electronics, white goods etc. that will not be included in your rental contract. Items such as fridges, freezers etc. may need to be purchased if these are not included in your contract. Many landlords don't supply any electronics so make sure you factor this into your budget. Also it is important to check any included electronics are in good working order or come to an agreement with the landlord to clean or replace these before you move in. 4. Make sure you know what you are moving intoI'm sure everyone will have heard at least one horror story about tenants moving into a house and nothing was working, or tenants move out leaving the house spotless and never get their deposit back. These things can happen but the best thing you can do to protect yourself is make sure you know exactly what you are moving into and ensure you have done a full walk through of the property to look for anything that may need fixing before you are renting a new home in manchester. It is always good practice to take photos of any damage or issues to show to the landlord and also to keep for your records in case there is any doubt about when this damage occurred. Good things to check for are the gutters / water pressure / do the locks/doors/windows open and close as they should / Is there any structural damage or internal damage to floorboards etc. 5. Check your contractWe wouldn't possibly be able to list everything include in your contract so it is up to you to read everything carefully. Get someone else to read it too and if there is anything you don't understand or something is incorrect, ask. Most importantly do not sign anything unless you are 100% happy. Once you have signed you are legally bound to everything in that contract.On a final note, moving into a new home should be fun and exciting. If you do your research, plan and budget effectively then you should have no issues whatsoever and your whole moving experience can be a breeze. About the Author I am manager for a marketing company and blogger by hobby. I always look for opportunities to explore new things and guide people with the same.

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