If you have to relocate to another country and
live there permanently, there are several things that you need to have in mind
as you think about what your plans will be. One of the more important things
that you need to think about are your accommodation needs while in the new
country. While in the new country you have to realise that your expectations
may not be what you anticipate due to different rules, laws or simply different
ways of doing things. As such, you have to take the time to research and plan
your accommodation needs if you want to avoid any disappointment or unexpected surprises.
Moreover, it is advisable to rent an apartment instead of going for a house to
buy because you will need the time to acclimatize yourself to the new country.
Below are some of the things that you have to consider as you look to rent in a
foreign country.
or anywhere else for that matter, or whether you are looking for a residence for
a period of 6 months to a year in a foreign country, there are some things that
you have to critically think about when you are in the foreign country. For
instance, what is included in the monthly rent that you pay for? Are the
utility bills included or do you have to pay the electricity, heating and water
bills by yourself? If you do have to pay the utility bills by yourself, do you
need to have registered accounts at the utility company or can you use the
landlords account details? Additionally, if you have to pay your own utility
bills, what are the average utility bills that you have to pay and do they need
to be paid fortnightly, monthly or yearly? You can easily find this information
by asking the landlord for these details and you can probably ask to see some utility
bills from previous tenants.
apartment will be a furnished apartment or not. If you find a holiday apartment in London
for example, you will very likely find that the apartment will be furnished and
ready for you to move in immediately. In other places, you will find that the
apartments are never furnished and you either have to make a special request or
you have to do the furnishing of the apartment by yourself. This means that you
have to take the time to look for some furniture for the house that you move
into before you can comfortably settle in. Other issues that you need to
consider include; understanding who is in charge of maintenance issues in the
house, being clear about rent deposits and lease agreement details, due dates for
rent payments, what happens if there are delays in rent
payment dates, and so on.