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Things to consider before moving to a new city.
Know that you cannot have everything figured out at once. You can just know these things first; You have to be financially capable of supporting yourself, moving to a new city could really eat deep into one’s savings and can also be so exhausting Know about the basic amenities in that city like tranRead more
Know that you cannot have everything figured out at once. You can just know these things first;
You have to be financially capable of supporting yourself, moving to a new city could really eat deep into one’s savings and can also be so exhausting
Know about the basic amenities in that city like transportation, electricity, water supply, etc. basic amenities like these should be inspected early enough.
What are the good neighbourhoods there. You can do some researches in this online, know the safe areas in that city you can settle in. Also, get familiar with the requirements for renting a house there.
If you are married with children, you would look out for the proximity of schools and colleges, healthcare, proximity and easy availability of daily supplies to where you intend to stay in that city.
See lessWhat are the things you look out for before renting an apartment?
After checking out the location and proximity to key places, I went to inspect the apartment itself. There are many things to focus on while on apartment inspection that you might forget about some other important things. It’s always like that. I listed out all the things I wanted to check when I weRead more
After checking out the location and proximity to key places, I went to inspect the apartment itself. There are many things to focus on while on apartment inspection that you might forget about some other important things. It’s always like that. I listed out all the things I wanted to check when I went for my inspection, didn’t want to take any chances.
Check the floors and walls for damages, be sure to check these places vet well as any damages you don’t see until you move in will be sorted by you.
Check the windows, lights and switches to ensure they are in good condition
Check the fire alarms and smoke detector, know their working condition. You want to be confident about your safety
Ventilation – avoid apartments with bad ventilation and poor lighting
Ask if there are apartment amenities, you ca ask to see them if there are.
Check all door locks
Find out about escape routes/emergency exits for the building
Look around very well to check for evidence of pests
Check through the parking lot of the apartment.
Ensure the apartment is situated in a safe environment. That’s very crucial.
I wish you a happy stay.
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