House hunting tips

You have not had it easy getting your dream apartment. May be you need to reconsider your approach to house hunting. Here are tips that will help you find a good deal.


1. Decide where you want to live. [/b]It has to be in tune with your income. Keep in mind access to schools, hospitals, grocery stores and other basic amenities, when deciding on your choice location.
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2. Check out the neighbourhood. [/b]You need to know if it is a hazard free environment. Is the neighbourhood crime free or prone to flood? If crime rate is high in the neighbourhood, you need to have a rethink. More so, you do not intend to call an apartment that is waterlogged for the best part of the rainy season your home.
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3. Be specific. You need to have a clear cut picture of the apartment type you desire. Is it a single room, two bedroom apartment, or three bedrooms and two baths? Such details make your easier.
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4. Get a certified estate agent, not a roadside quack to look out for you. [/b]When looking for an apartment and you find yourself checking out a house advertised by an estate agent, you are talking to the representative of the seller. Get an estate agent to look out for your peculiar need.

[b]5. Check out individual owners. [/b]Individual owners cherish reliable, long-term tenants and are less likely to charge exorbitant rent. You can also be sure that your rent would not be raised often.

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