Rent should not be the only comparison point. Record each property consistently so that practical differences remain visible after several visits.
Requirement Checklist
- Preferred area and maximum commute
- Monthly rent and security-deposit range
- Move-in date and expected tenancy duration
- Furnished, semi-furnished, or unfurnished
- Parking, lift, power backup, security, pets, or accessibility needs
Cost Checklist
Ask about maintenance, utilities, parking, brokerage or consultation charges, deposits, escalation, repairs, society charges, and move-in expenses.
Property Condition
Check ventilation, water availability, electrical points, plumbing, mobile signal, dampness, appliance condition, locks, common areas, noise, and access.
Terms and Documentation
Understand the proposed duration, notice period, deposit return, maintenance responsibility, permitted use, occupancy conditions, and inventory. Obtain appropriate advice where registration or legal interpretation is required.
Before Paying
Confirm the identity and authority of the person offering the property, record agreed terms, obtain receipts, and avoid relying only on verbal assurances.