Moving? What You'll Probably Need For Your First Home.
Making the decision to move into your first home can be very exciting, but scary too! Be extremely cautious regarding all aspects of the move, especially with regards to leasing agreements etc. Always ask to have a copy of the tenancy/lease agreement and go through it thoroughly with someone more knowledgeable before signing.
Prior to the actual day of your move thoroughly inspect the property, preferably with the letting agent. Take along a camera and photograph any damage already present. Check out any existing damage, such as stains on carpets, marks on the walls or damage to furniture, appliances etc. and burns of any description. When these photo's are developed keep one set and give the other set to the letting agency, this will protect your deposit when you decide to leave and avoids any argument over who was responsible for the damage.
Important to make sure all the equipment provided is in good working order. If within a couple of days after moving in something decides not to work properly, IMMEDIATELY contact the letting agent, to minimise the risk of being accused of having damaged the item yourself.
Properties to rent will consist of either furnished or unfurnished. Take time to consider before you start looking for a property what your preference is. Totally furnished is great, you'll have little outlay, but rents usually reflect this and deposits can be higher, with of course more items that could accidentally get broken or worn, then you'll lose a percentage of the deposit. Whereas if you choose an unfurnished home, this will be cheaper and you can customise the furnishing to your budget and taste. It's worth remembering if you decide to rent an unfurnished property, all items will have to be removed when you decide to leave.
There will be several items you may require for your new property, as explained earlier, this will depend on the type of property you choose. Although there are a lot of items to consider, the vast majority can nowadays be purchased quite cheaply from large supermarkets. There are also lots of second-hand furniture dealers, auctions houses and on line auction sites for the larger items. Just remember it's not vital to have everything at once, take your time and purchase wisely. Keep a VERY close watch on your finances for the 1st couple of months and the month before the move, expenses have a habit of running away with themselves especially if you have no experience with household budgeting. Look out for our follow-up article on household finances for beginners.
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