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5 tips to find and successfully secure your rental property

5 tips to find and successfully secure your rental property

When it comes to finding apartments to rent in Manchester, there are a number of steps you can take to make sure you find the home of your dreams. You just need to know what they are! So, we’ve put together our top 5 tips to help you successfully find and secure your rental property.

1.) Work out exactly what it is you are looking for before you start looking for it! 

It will really help you narrow your search if you clearly define what type of apartment you are looking for. Firstly, you need to think about what the most important aspects for you are. Is it the size, the location or amenities - or are you just looking for luxury apartments in Manchester? Would a second bedroom be useful, is a location next to great transport links important – or are both of these factors essential? It really pays to take a moment to clearly understand what your needs are.

This is also a good time to set your budget – by knowing exactly what you can spend each month, can really help to speed up your search.

2.) Location location location!

It’s important to know the sort of location you are looking for. It’s all very well thinking you want to be in the city centre – but exactly where? We have a number of different flats to rent in Manchester each with superb locations. As well as the area you are looking for, a good location can mean good transport links too. Do you want to live somewhere near a Metrolink or train station? Or are you looking to rent an apartment in Manchester close to the office or your favourite bars and restaurants?

 3.) Get your paperwork in order

Demand for properties to rent in Manchester at the moment is incredibly high, so when you find the apartment of your dreams, you will want to act swiftly to make sure you have everything in order to secure your rental. So, make sure you check with us that you have all the correct documents to hand so we can process everything as swiftly as possible.

Your rental agreement is a contract between you and your building manger. It should include a number of details, but key things to look out for include your name and address - as your landlords. The dates and duration of your tenancy, the rent, and also information about what you can and can’t use the property for should also be included.  

4.) Find the perfect rental apartment 

Finding the right property can be difficult, but Alliance City Living can certainly help you with that!

With our ever-expanding portfolio of Manchester apartments to rent, we work hard to match you with a building that reflects not only your budget, but how you want to live and use the space you call home. Maybe you want to be surrounded by culture? Perhaps you want to have a super-easy commute to university – or maybe you want both! Our team of experts are on hand to help you to find an apartment in the best places to rent in the UK.

 

5.) Get ready for move in day! 

When you’ve found your dream home, signed all the paperwork and paid the deposit, it’s finally time to move in! Your keys will be ready for you from the day your tenancy start, and the Alliance City Living team will be on hand to make the process as smooth as possible.

So, what are you waiting for? If you‘re looking to rent an apartment in Manchester then speak to our team today! We can have a chat, find out exactly what you’re looking for and match you to the perfect home! You can contact the team here.

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