Factors to Consider while Renting an Apartment in the UK as an immigrant Family

Today let’s look into  the necessary Factors to Consider while Renting an Apartment in the UK as an immigrant Family. There is a lot of hard work and planning needed to arrive the UK. The first thing an immigrant does is renting an apartment. Renting an apartment in the UK as an immigrant is expensive and time consuming especially for who has never lived in the UK before.

There are important factors to consider before renting the apartment. The apartment should be affordable. In the UK There’s  minimal restrictions and varieties of accommodation options but depending on your choice. One good thing for the immigrant is that, the landlord cannot deny rental application based on the country of origin, age or religion. 

Firstly, you must decide the type of accommodation you want for rent. Types of accommodation available in the UK are Apartment, condominium and rooming house. 

1. Exploring options 

There are some online websites available to rent an apartment in the UK, this makes the difficulties of looking for an apartment easier.  One can possibly contact the landlord on the website. If the apartment suits your taste and you like it, you have to submit a custom offer, and if very sure of the apartment you can e-sign the rental agreement and seal the deal. 

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This will save your time and paperwork too, but be aware of scams. It is quite possible that it is fake or a fraud and you might definitely loose your money you have submitted as security deposit. 

2. Set a Budget

As an immigrant, you can possibly lose all your money on a highly rented apartment unless you’re able to afford it. Setting your budget is a good choice. First, set your target on how much can be spent on a new rental in a comfortable way. This is because there are other expenses you need to pay along with your rent, they include: moving expenses, parking fee and internet etc.

3. Neighborhood and Parking 

The neighborhood must be safe, noise free, commute time to core city centre or major business hubs etc, where you can live without fear. 

Parking is an important aspect in renting. There must be parking spots available in your locality so that you do not have to park on the street, also ask the parking rules from the landlord. 

4. Properly Read the Lease before Signing 

You have to read the lease patiently and carefully. Little nervousness will be obvious but still do not forget this lease is a legal contract between you and your landlord a breach of which will have you suffer some damages.

Your lease agreement is an important document and should be handled wit my care, because you may need it for other administrative tasks such as applying for your drivers license. 

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5. Documents Required to Rent an Apartment in UK

As I stated above in this article, the process to rent an apartment is the same for locals and foreigners. An immigrant should possess the following documents to be able to rent an apartment in the UK.

• ID Proof (Passport)
• Employment ID Proof 
• Bank Statements 
• References from previous landlord 
• Proof of immigration status 

6. Obtaining Credit Report 

It takes couple of weeks for newcomers to receive their first UK Credit Card and a few additional months of credit transactions to generate a credit history. Due to reasons related to credit history and employment proof, many newcomers find it difficult securing rental place in major cities because many of the landlords request for it. I hope this article helps you in your questions if you were considering temporary or permanent residence or rent in the UK. If you find this article interesting, share to your friends and family.