When you’re a tenant, you want to know what you’re looking for when it comes to property searching. What features do you look for in a property? What puts you off from a property? Do you have a specific area you want to look around or are you open to new locations?

If you are new to this and are unsure of what features you need to be looking for, then not to worry because in this article, we are going to be sharing some of the key features that tenants look for in a potential new home.

1.    Location is key

Yes, this may be an obvious first step but getting to know the location of where your new property could be is vital. It's good to know where local shops are, how far it is from the city centre, school catchment areas, and other amenities such as nightlife, bars, and restaurants. Getting to understand the location will give you a good idea of the atmosphere if you are considering the purchase of a rental property.

2.    Transport links and parking

Our next step is just as important as the first, and this is transportation around this area. If you have a job which makes travelling by car or public transport essential, then you must have sure you have a good link from your new area to where you work or where your children go to school, college, or university, to avoid hassle and lateness. For drivers, you want to make sure you have a good route to get around the area and surrounding areas. It's also important to remember parking and what the rules are to avoid trouble with the council and DVLA.

3.    Safety within and security around the property

Our last step would be to request some in-depth information about the home security and safety certification in the home. For example, by security we mean do they have CCTV cameras and intruder alarms? And do they have all their up-to-date Gas Safety Certificates for central heating boilers?

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