Finding a great property to rent is a major headache for all Macau newcomers. There are so many different elements that determine what makes a property ‘great’.
Everyone looking for a rental property has a different set of priorities, so the clearer you are on what is important to you, the easier it will be to find a great property to rent.
The first priority for every renter before they go house hunting is to make a list of what is important and what isn’t.
For example, most people are happy to rent a furnished apartment rather than invest money in furnishings themselves.
Again, if you don’t plan to buy a car and rely on public transportation, being close to an area where you can catch a bus or a taxi is a top priority.
You might need to find an apartment that takes pets if you have a cat or a dog. In Macau as well as many cities around the world, that one requirement instantly eliminates more than half of all apartments.
Deciding what is most important can be almost impossible for some of us, especially if there is more than one person involved, and each ahs their own wants and needs.
As difficult as it is, prioritising what you want in your rental apartment will make finding one you’re satisfied with much easier.
Another effective way of finding a great property to rent is to ask friends and colleagues about the places that they already live in. Be careful with this though, they will tend to exaggerate the good points in order to justify living there.
If you’re looking to rent an apartment in a new building, don’t be afraid ask around to see if anyone else knows the property, the schools and parents are a good source of information for this.
Most people are very happy to share their thoughts on this, and many other subjects.
Obviously you also have Internet and can conduct research on a certain building or apartment development.
Bear in mind that no matter how respected or well managed something is, there are always negative views and comments some people who just did not enjoy their experience. It may have as much to do with the person as the property.
We suggest that you make a master list of questions and priorities the night before you see the property so that you avoid signing a contract and then end up regretting it a week later.
A Tenancy Agreement is a legal contract, and it is not something to be entered into lightly.
July 17, 2011 at 1:09 am
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