Housing

Renting a house

What you need to know

Moving out of home can be an exciting time and the independence can be great. But it also brings new responsibilities and there's a few things you need to know before you can go ahead and sign that contract.

What you can do

• Work out a realistic budget so you know what you can afford.
• Consider who you want to live with and how may people, or do you want your own place.
• Think about your location, transport and parking requirements.
• Remember that you'll have bills to pay and living costs such as food and transport - not just a social budget.
• When do you want to move and is it realistic.
• Is renting the best option for you - should you be considering buying a property.

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