Studying in the UK 🆘 - Essential Questions for Renting Tearfully Compiled (Overall)

Here are the questions you need to ask when renting a social apartment. These questions will come in handy when you're looking for a place to rent. 🔴【Questions to ask at the beginning】 1️⃣ When is the house available for move-in? Does the landlord accept short-term leases? Usually, the landlord will provide a time frame, and you need to decide if it's suitable. If not, don't waste your time. 2️⃣ Is there a floor plan? Which floor is the house on? What's the orientation? Where is it located? These questions help you understand the basic information about the house. 3️⃣ Can you apply if your visa hasn't been approved yet? This is crucial; you need to make sure you can apply, or else you'll waste time and energy. 🔴【Questions to ask for further understanding】 1️⃣ Is the house for rent as a whole or just one room? 2️⃣ What's the EPC rating of the house? EPC ranges from A to G, with higher ratings indicating lower energy consumption and lower bills! 3️⃣ Can you sublet later? If you need to go back home or leave midway, ask in advance if the lease can be interrupted or sublet. It's better to interrupt so you won't have to deal with renting it out yourself or facing too many troubles. 4️⃣ Can you view the property offline or online? This helps you understand the real condition of the house. 5️⃣ Is the neighborhood safe? You can check the crime rate around. 6️⃣ What time do the subway and buses stop running at night? If you come home late at night or leave early in the morning, it's essential to ask. 7️⃣ Is it furnished? Some houses come unfurnished. 8️⃣ Does it have air conditioning? Older houses usually don't have air conditioning, and some weather might get really hot, so it's good to ask. 9️⃣ Does it come with a washing machine, dryer, fridge, microwave, and oven? I've seen some houses without a washing machine and dryer. 🔟 If the furniture inside the accommodation is damaged, who should you contact for repairs? This can prevent situations where no one repairs the furniture after it's damaged. 🔴【Questions about rent】 1️⃣ What's the rent payment method? You need to clarify the rent payment method each month, so you know if you need to prepare in advance to avoid wasting time. 2️⃣ Is the deposit given to the landlord or held by a third-party agency? The standard practice is to give the deposit to a third-party agency to protect the tenant's rights. If the landlord requests it directly, you need to carefully consider whether to choose this property. 3️⃣ Are bills separate or included in the rent? If separate, how much per week? Do you need to set them up yourself? 4️⃣ How much is the deposit? And how much is the rent in advance? 5️⃣ Will the deposit be withheld for natural wear and tear of the property? I hope these questions help you better understand the situation when renting a social apartment, avoiding unnecessary troubles and losses. [Blowing a kiss emoji]