1 | SET A BUDGET | Consider how much you can afford to pay for an apartment. Total must include an additional budget of a fixed 10% Agency & 10% Legal fee.

2 | IDENTIFY WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE | Before you begin a search conclude on where exactly you want to stay.

3 | KNOW WHAT TO SEARCH FOR | Take a sheet of paper, write down your desires. What are the facilities want or need in the apartment, its proximity, its serenity and ambiance...etc

4 | GET AN AGENT | In most cases it expected you use a certified agent or realtor to do your search. Call for a meeting and detail item 1) 2) 3) to them before the commence any search.

5 | VIEW BEFORE YOU SELECT | Ensure you see a hand full of property options that meet your budget and desire before you streamline your options.

6 | INSPECT | You like the price, the area is great, but you need to see where you’re going to live. Here are a few things to take a closer look at : Living room, kitchen fittings, pipes, toilets, Sink faucets, shower heads, electrical appliances, walls, windows, sockets, ceiling etc.

7 | AGGREEMENT SIGNING | Before you make any payment have basic understanding of the do's and don't of the apartment. The rules and regulations, The beginning and the expiration date, security deposit. Is there any policy on guest visitors, pets, parking, waste collection, water, generator, sanitation, electricity bills (have the previous bills been cleared)...have those details.

8 | MAKE YOUR PAYMENT | To avoid any eventualities please ensure you make all payment with a cheque or transfer. NO Cash Payment.

9 | MOVE IN | When picking up your keys ensure its done in presence of your realtor and landlord.

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