RENTING A HOUSE IN NIGERIA
The idea of moving to a new city is always exciting as it always signifies change, especially with the thought of meeting new people, starting that new job, moving in with a loved one, feeling the cool air of a new bustling city, and most importantly having your own dream apartment.
However in most cases as is the reality of several individuals, including me, finding your perfect dream home can be an almost impossible task and leaves you susceptible to fraudulent individuals seeking to swindle unsuspecting victims and destroy your dream of finding the perfect place.
Regardless of whether you are doing this for the first time or not, renting a house is not always the joyride we assume, every move comes with its own stress and challenges irrespective of the location. Making hasty decisions as a house-hunter can lead to months or even years of regrets.
Despite having the perfect picture of the type of house you want, there are little and sometimes major clues you might miss out on if care is not taken. To avoid falling victim to frauds or renting a place you might regret, here are 9 things to know before renting a house;
- Consider the location
- Fix a budget and stick to it
- Check out the neighborhood
- Compare several prices
- Meet with the landlord
- Find out about the tenancy agreement
- Ensure it is a secure neighborhood
- Availability of social amenities
- Collect your receipt
Finally, whichever apartment you eventually decide on here’s to hoping you don’t have a weird neighbor playing loud music at 3 in the morning, or a landlord who refuses to fix the sink after calling several times and most importantly no roaches. Good luck with your search and may the rent god be with you.
