This document provides tips for renters to consider when renting a new house, including costs, deposits, location, transport, decoration, landlord furniture, furniture hire, tenancy agreements, and more. Key points are to set a maximum budget and stick to it to avoid overpaying, ensure you can afford any required deposits, consider location factors like schools and safety, check parking and transportation access, get landlord approval before decorating, understand what furniture is included, review tenancy agreements thoroughly, and notify the landlord of any changes in your situation.

1. A Few Things To Consider
When Renting A House
Here are some pointers
to consider when
preparing to rent a new
house…

2. Costs:
• It is very easy when looking for a
new home to lose sight of reality
or be talked into paying more than
you can afford. Make a maximum
limit and stick to it.
• If you get behind with your rent,
your landlord may evict you and
you could lose your home.
• When budgeting, round bills UP
and never down. This will save you
from any nasty surprises at the
end of the month.

3. Deposits:
• Think about how much deposit is
required for the property and
whether you can afford it.
• Landlords usually place deposits in
government-approved deposit
protection schemes. The schemes
help make sure you get your
deposit back if you meet the
terms of your tenancy agreement
when leaving the property.

4. Location:
• For those with children, are you near
a school? What parks and local
attractions are around?
• What’s the crime rate in the area? Is
the area safe?
• What are the neighbours like?

5. Transport:
• If you have a car, is
there safe parking? Do
you need a garage?
• If you do not have a car,
are you walking
distance to amenities?
Are there sufficient bus
routes to take?

6. Decoration:
• Firstly, check with your landlord
that you are permitted to alter
the current décor. Secondly, run
the colour scheme by him/her
before you begin.
• Lighter colours tend to open up
spaces and make them seem
bigger, whereas darker colours
can do the opposite and make
them seem smaller.
• Having a continuous colour
scheme throughout the house
will make it appear bigger.

7. Landlord Furniture:
• In some instances when renting a property you will find that
landlord furniture is left within the property for you to use.
This can be in the form of a washing machine, bed or
refrigerator.
• Furniture isn’t compulsory, so discuss with your new landlord
what is included within the property before moving in and see
if you can come to an arrangement. If you have your own
furniture you are likely to want them to store what maybe
already in the property.

8. Furniture Hire:
• If furniture cannot be provided, furniture hire is very popular
instead of making a final purchase.
• Furniture rentals can be from one month to three years, or
can be bought out permanently.

9. Tenancy Agreement:
• Make sure that you have read every single page.
• Check with your landlord/letting agency that you understand
all the terms, usually there is a glossary, but ask to be sure.
• Make sure you have your own copy of the tenancy
agreement.
• If your situation changes, tell your landlord in good time or
risk facing a penalty.
• Your tenancy agreement should include how and when the
rent will be reviewed so that you are aware of any rising costs
in the future.

10. Good luck with your new home!

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