Monday, December 10, 2012

The Rules For Acquiring Apartments For Families

By Andreas Pantelidis


In most parts of the world, there are apartments for families; some are for sale while others are to be rented. There are tenants who rent for short periods especially those who are on vacation while others rent for long a period that is about three months or more. The flats are usually built in different sizes ranging from one bedroom to about five bedrooms.

Tenants usually look for vacant houses, although these days the search has become simpler. There are agents who are hired by the owners to look for tenants. The agents are given the mandate to sign contracts with the residents on behalf of the landlord, and they are paid a commission for every unit that is occupied.

These days most of the transactions are done online, the tenant is shown the houses, the specifications, the location, and the price for each house is quoted. The tenant can then choose the one that will be comfortable to the whole family. The tenant should also consider the terms and conditions before entering into a consensus.

There are also apartments which are furnished while others are unfurnished. Tenants who are to reside in the units for short terms prefer furnished units, but for long term tenants, unfurnished units may be appropriate so that they can be furnished according to their taste and preferences. Well furnished units are relatively expensive as compared to old houses.

The tenants should also be aware of their rights. The tenant should have all the keys and be assured there is no other person who has that key to avoid theft. The tenant should also be aware of the cancellation policies in case they are not certain of how long they will be occupying the residence.

The buyer should also take time and consider all crucial factors because this is an important decision. However, there are certain locations which have apartments for families only. They do not accept forms of tenancy.




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