Tell you...
When I was about to study in Australia, I found a house on realestate. Before moving in, I repeatedly asked the agent whether they accept pets, and they all replied that they don't. Because I'm really scared of those pets. But when I moved in, I often encountered people with pets in the elevator. In short, it felt like a lot of people were keeping... I confronted the agent about it, and he said the house I was living in doesn't accept pets, but didn't say the whole apartment complex doesn't allow it...
This matter, whether big or small, feels as disgusting as eating fly shit 🤮
Similar things often happen during the process of renting a house. I've compiled some renting experiences. If you happen to be looking for a house, maybe you can make use of this note.
💖1. You don't need to pay any agency fees for renting a house. If someone says they'll help you find a place but you need to pay a certain agency fee, run away‼️ They're scammers‼️
💖2. Check the apartment reviews in advance, you can find them on Xiaohongshu or search the apartment on other websites. There will be some evaluations below. Don't just listen to what one person says directly.
💖3. You really can encounter scams when renting‼️ There are those houses that look good, have a good location, and are cheap🈶, but they won't let you view the place and ask for a deposit upfront. Run away‼️ They're scammers‼️
💖4. Houses near schools won't be cheap, so don't expect to find a cheap and good house right next to the school. Good things don't just fall from the sky, only scammers do‼️
💖5. If you can't visit the house in person, remember to ask a friend to help you check it out. Don't just look at the inside of the house, the surrounding environment and safety are also very important‼️
Now thinking back, if I had asked a few more questions at that time, like how many people in this apartment have pets, maybe this wouldn't have happened. So everyone, when renting a house, be sure to ask clearly‼️