Moving into a new city comes with its share of excitement as well as anxiety. Finding a roof over your head is that luxury that we wish to achieve with the least possible trouble. This very desire pushes us to sometimes take hasty decisions which ultimately ruin our entire perception of the city.
If, on the other hand, you keep certain simple yet significant points in mind, your migration process into your adopted city/ town can be very smooth and pleasant.
Here are 5 points to ponder over while taking possession of your paradise:
1. How safe is your neighbourhood?
Avoid empty lanes, specially if you return home late from work. Check the security arrangement of the society. The exact location of the proposed flat also plays an important role. If it is on ground floor, you need to check for extra security measures undertaken by the owner of the property. Try scheduling a flat visit late in teh evening to see the kind of activities in the society. If it is a nice lively ambiance, it should be a safe bet.
2. Are you trying to save on brokerage?
At times, saving on brokerage may end up being a costly affair. A reliable or referred broker provides much-required services that we may not have the time to perform. There are higher chances of getting deceived by the direct-approach method.
If, on the other hand, you keep certain simple yet significant points in mind, your migration process into your adopted city/ town can be very smooth and pleasant.
Here are 5 points to ponder over while taking possession of your paradise:
1. How safe is your neighbourhood?
Avoid empty lanes, specially if you return home late from work. Check the security arrangement of the society. The exact location of the proposed flat also plays an important role. If it is on ground floor, you need to check for extra security measures undertaken by the owner of the property. Try scheduling a flat visit late in teh evening to see the kind of activities in the society. If it is a nice lively ambiance, it should be a safe bet.
At times, saving on brokerage may end up being a costly affair. A reliable or referred broker provides much-required services that we may not have the time to perform. There are higher chances of getting deceived by the direct-approach method.
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| Broker services |
3. Who is your Flatmate?
A very important check is to be performed on your Flatmate and I don't mean to spend the entire day stalking him or her! That would make you dangerous. But a face-to-face meeting with your potential flatmate is a must. We do have certain 'basic instincts' that can either warn us or warm us up! If face-to-face not possible, then try to get on a VC.
4. Who is your Landlord?
Don't go by the numbering.. it is random. Knowing your landlord is very important. And this you'll best come to know through an existing Flatmate or maybe your future neighbours or an ex-occupant of the Flat. I have seen posts on my Facebook community 'Flats and Flatmates (Mumbai) which recount horrors of unruly and unapologetic Landlords. There were those who used to invite themselves over for dinner with you or just walk in when you are alone to inspect the house. One lady Landlord threw the poor tenant out at night because she got anotehr one who was paying her Rs. 5000 more!
5. Distance from workplace
This is a very significant point as we all know that daily commute in metro cities can be quite
unpleasant. Even if you end up paying a bit more in terms of rent, at least you'll enjoy the convenience of a nearby location.
So just keep in mind these basic rules while selecting your flat or flatmate. You won't regret this little extra effort. Of course, the agreement part comes in the next post! :)
A very important check is to be performed on your Flatmate and I don't mean to spend the entire day stalking him or her! That would make you dangerous. But a face-to-face meeting with your potential flatmate is a must. We do have certain 'basic instincts' that can either warn us or warm us up! If face-to-face not possible, then try to get on a VC.
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| Make sure its not this crazy guy! |
4. Who is your Landlord?
Don't go by the numbering.. it is random. Knowing your landlord is very important. And this you'll best come to know through an existing Flatmate or maybe your future neighbours or an ex-occupant of the Flat. I have seen posts on my Facebook community 'Flats and Flatmates (Mumbai) which recount horrors of unruly and unapologetic Landlords. There were those who used to invite themselves over for dinner with you or just walk in when you are alone to inspect the house. One lady Landlord threw the poor tenant out at night because she got anotehr one who was paying her Rs. 5000 more!
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| Mr. Sleaze Personified |
5. Distance from workplace
This is a very significant point as we all know that daily commute in metro cities can be quite
unpleasant. Even if you end up paying a bit more in terms of rent, at least you'll enjoy the convenience of a nearby location.
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| Long commutes |
So just keep in mind these basic rules while selecting your flat or flatmate. You won't regret this little extra effort. Of course, the agreement part comes in the next post! :)
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