subject: Things Should Be Considered By The Students While Viewing A Property In Edinburgh [print this page] Whenever you want to go for viewing a property then you must have the clear picture in your mind about your property requirements. It means that what you want actually. If you have clear picture in your mind about priorities relating to the property and also make sure that you have good financial position to make a contract. After that you should inform to the property agent about the accommodation which you consider preeminent for you. On the other hand, there is also another option in form of landlords. Commonly they publish their advertisement in the newspaper. So you can check the daily newspaper for this purpose.
There are usually two traditions about renting. One is individual renting tradition and other is sharing tradition. So you must have clear mind whether you want to become a tenant individually or you want to share your accommodation. In the second case you must keep in mind two things. One is the perfect house in perfect location and the more important thing is your honest and responsible flat mate.
Viewing of the property:
Letting agents are very cautious in Edinburgh because it is very valuable place. So thats why they will show you so small amount of property at first. If you and your friends are interested to rent a property, so you must go with your friends. In this matter it is very rational decision to go with cheque book or with credit card. If you are fearful that this property might be groped which you like then you have to take a decision quickly. It means that you start negotiating with landlord or letting agent. In the case of sharing you should go with your sharer. If you consider that any property is suitable for you. In addition you should go to see other property as well. This strategy gives you the best idea about the market and its prices.
Going for a viewing:
While viewing a property you should keep in mind certain things. First thing is that if you are in the form of group to rent a property then your group should be present while viewing a property. If you go to see the property in group form then makes a decision unanimously. You should note down all the things and some questions which you want to see in the property and which you want to ask from the landlord. These notes which you make will be useful in future. There is also an important thing. You must take a camera when you are going to view a property. Later on this camera will help you to see pictures which you captured while your visit. Last but not the least thing is that you must inspect the property carefully and take the gas certificate necessarily. You also check out the fire detection equipment, burglar alarm window and door lock.
