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By: Leslie Collard | January 28, 2021
Confused about renting during covid-19? Listed are 6 tips to help you rent strategically and find the property and amenities you like!
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No wonder, the pandemic has changed the way we used to do things. Be it lifestyle, job, shopping, socializing, networking, or renting properties. The focus has now been shifted towards digitization and everybody is moving to work from home and that’s why people are moving out of the city – and preferring live countryside where they can connect themselves with a soft touch of nature and have ample of space for living comfortably at home.
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Many people have shifted their place of residence during the time of the pandemic and many are still looking to renting a new property that suits their work-from-home needs, i.e. spacious, green, and a lot of outdoor space. Below are some strategies that may guide you through your renting process during these unprecedented times.
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1. Be Clear On What You Want
Identifying your preferences will not only make you clear on what you want, what suits you best, and how your future home looks but it will also help you disregard and avoid getting confused with what you don’t want. This would avoid moving into a home that doesn’t suit your needs and also speeds up your rental search. To start with, you and include if you have your partner to jot down a few requirements, amenities, neighborhood, services, shopping, schools nearby so you can focus on your priorities. Before making a renting decision, try out various available filters accordingly to find your dream property!
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2. Explore The Neighbourhood
Visit the neighborhood morning, evening, and night to be well versed with the surroundings, people around and look for the amenities such as stations, bus stops, coffee shops, gardens, playgrounds, grocery stores, and everything nearby. Get to know about everything you will do in your day-to-day life to determine your life around the area where you will be residing for a considerable time.
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3. Ask For Video Viewings Before In-Person Viewing
COVID-19 has made us all cautious about getting around, hanging out, and meeting people let alone in-person viewing of apartments, condos, and homes. So, always ask for video tours of the property before agreeing to in-person viewing. When you reach there, have your questions list ready and check if everything is in the best suitable condition in the property like faucets, balcony, door locks, bathroom, flush, toilets, etc.
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4. Professional Management/Landlord
Factoring in the landlord/ property manager's professionalism is important as it will help show you how the tenancy will go and how you will be treated as a tenant. A professional property management company is a benefit to live with as they follow rules and have a great understanding and systems to make your stay more positive compared to un-professional landlords. We, at C B Property Management, are trusted with many tenants for our professional services, check out our listings here (link of urban shelter/ tenant page)
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5. Collect All Required Documents Before Renting
Keep in mind that there might be other people who may love the property you like so, be prepared to provide an offer right away if you absolutely love the property. Make a checklist and keep all your documents ready to be presented when the time comes in order to not lose on the property you like. Documents include income proof, employment records, pay stubs, tax statements, etc.
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6. Ask Questions
Do not ever hesitate to keep your questions ready if you have any before signing the lease. If you have any doubts, don’t shy away from asking. Signing a lease is a big decision and you want to make sure you are happy in your new home and no one wants to regret and live miserably afterward. That just doesn’t make sense! Ensure that you are satisfied with all the lease terms, property conditions, and the neighborhood and then, sign up for the tenant agreement.
We hope that these 6 strategies would help you to look for what you need, narrow down your options, and prepare you for the lease terms. Happy renting!
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If you are looking to rent in Brantford, Cambridge, Hamilton, Simcoe, Woodstock, Waterloo, Kitchener, St Thomas, Brant County, or London, check out our latest listings here: We, at CB Property Management, are trusted by many for our exceptional property management expertise. Contact us today to start investing stress-free with us!