1. Study the location of the house
Before looking for a house, you need to study the division of your place (that is, the first part of the postcode, taking London as an example, there are about 100 districts), the location, transportation, humanity and safety of each district, and then choose your ideal district as the concentrated area for finding a house.
2. Find a house online or through an intermediary.
Housing can be roughly divided into two types, one is online rental advertising, and the other is looking for a house agent to find a house. Most students like to look at the advertisements for renting houses online to find a house, which can save an intermediary fee. It is recommended to choose a well-known housing search website and make a decision after learning more. If you have no rental experience or are worried about being cheated, it is wise to find a reputable intermediary to find a house on your behalf.
3. Contact the other party to arrange time to see the house
It is difficult to know the actual situation of the house without going to the field to see it. After all, photos can't fully reflect the details of the house. When choosing a house, the first thing to look at is whether the facilities are complete, clean and available, and whether there are potential safety hazards. Furthermore, if you choose to share the rent, you should know more about the details and personality of the co-tenant to avoid disputes. If you share a room with someone, you must reach an agreement with your roommate to prevent them from bringing unidentified people home. Don't give the keys to others at will, so as to avoid complicated personnel access.
4. Discuss with the landlord of your favorite house
After seeing the house on the spot, choose what you like, make an offer to the landlord, and write down your occupation, current residence, contract term and desired price. Of course, sometimes it may be less formal. The landlord will arrange the order among the tenants who have seen his room according to your personal information and situation. If the landlord thinks your bid is reasonable and you are satisfied with your personal character, you will be chosen as the tenant initially, and you will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation: your tutor (or boss), your former landlord and the bank where your account is located. If there is no problem with the recommendation letter, then the lease is basically confirmed. Note that sometimes, some landlords have special requirements, and everyone should pay attention to whether they can meet them. For example, some landlords forbid tenants to open windows and so on.
Special reminder: No matter what kind of renting method, the most important thing to pay attention to in renting a house in the UK is to have a relevant contract and sign a formal rental contract with the landlord. According to English law, this kind of contract is called a guaranteed short-term lease. This contract will clearly stipulate the rights and obligations of you and the landlord, as well as the handling methods for violating and terminating the agreement. As Party B of the contract, you need to read and understand every clause of the contract very carefully. If there are any unclear places, let the landlord and the intermediary explain them to you and make necessary amendments. Finally, before signing the contract, make sure that you are satisfied with every clause. Because once signed, it is bound by law, and any violation of the treaty may be prosecuted by the other party (even if you are justified).
5. Pay the first rent and ask for an invoice.
Be sure to ask for an invoice or receipt after paying the landlord. Generally speaking, the first month's money includes: agency fee+deposit (generally calculated by six weeks' rent)+first month's rent. At this time, all the rights of the house except ownership belong to the lessee, even if the lease has not yet begun. Make sure that the payment amount, date, your name, the name of the other party and the payment content (deposit, rent and agency fee) are clearly written on the invoice or receipt. Of course, in fact, most homeowners still prefer to pay in cash, but it is best not to pay in cash, but to use bank drafts, checks or bank transfers, which are relatively safe payment methods.
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