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Here's a short introduction to our Renting section for those looking to rent a house or apartment in the UK.Renting versus buying a home in Europe is a common dilemma expats face when they arrive in their new location. You will need to take many factors into consideration before deciding, including how long you plan to live in your new country of residence and the current property market.
Unless your company provides expat apartments, or you can find something through friends, it is advisable to go through a reliable rental agency. Expatica’s A-Z listing can help you find an agency in your area.
The Expatica Renting section offers a host of useful articles – whether you’re renting privately, as a student, in London or elsewhere in the UK – to get you started.
What a good rental agent should know
As one Expatica article states: “A good agent should be able to tell you about the market, city, price and quality of housing—as well as restrictions that apply to expats, arrange visits for you, negotiate with landlords and provide a contract in English. Make sure they have a good choice of properties on their books.”
Rules and regulations for expat renting will differ depending on where you live. Therefore, make sure that you understand the terms of your rental contract. The article ‘Renting from a private landlord in the UK’, for instance, outlines basic tenants’ rights when renting privately in the UK.
Read our article about the personal experiences of other expats in 'A licence to watch TV?! *gasp*' and 'The British notary: Much pomp and circumstance'. For a broader overview, see 'An expat view of housing in Europe'.
Moving to a new apartment?
Read our tips and pointers in 'Ten things to do before moving out of your apartment'
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