When looking to rent a room, it’s always good to have a checklist in place. This will give you a guide to what kind of property, area or rent you’re looking for. We’ve listed a couple of points below to get you started. Print this out and tick off to see if most of your requirements are met.
What rent realistically can you afford? Do you have any other outgoings, cars, loans, credit cards etc. Remember that you will have to pay your rent and bond upfront when you move in. If bills are not included can you afford these on top too?
Whereabouts do you want to live? E.g. if in London, where in London?
Is the area safe to live? Is it safe at night? Would you feel comfortable living there for the next 6 Months? Is the area quite? Is the property you're looking at near a local pub or takeaway that might keep you awake at night?
What type of property are you after? A flat, house etc?
What facilities are you after do you want an en-suite bathroom, maybe a washer dryer and central heating, do you need broadband etc?
Do you need parking outside the property, or close by? Is your car safe in the area?
Think of how many people you want to share with. Do you want to share with students, professionals, only males, only females or no preference?
Is it easy to travel to work, town, Uni etc? If you don’t have a car, are the transport links good? Do you have a bus stop or train station nearby?
Would you like a newsagent, takeaway? How far is the nearest supermarket?
Are there any local pubs, cinemas, gyms etc. nearby that meet your social interests?