Important Tips when Searching for Houses for Lease in

Aberdeen Online

Aberdeen is a Scottish city of 217,120 (2010 mid-year estimates), making it the 3rd

most populous city

in Scotland, and with a population density of 1,089/km2. The city, nicknamed 'Granite City' and 'The

Grey City', is an important oil, ship building, financial, tourism, cultural, sports and education centre. It

therefore follows that houses for lease in Aberdeen are much sought after; among them studio

apartments, flats and apartments, penthouses and serviced apartments.

The best place to search for house rentals in Aberdeen is over the Internet. Going online gives you

unparalleled convenience since it means you do not need to leave the comfort of your home or office.

Going online is cost effective since there is no travel required. Comparing hundreds of options means

you are more likely to get exactly what you are looking for. Going online also maintains your

anonymity.

There are several tips that will help you when doing an online search. You should know Aberdeen

inside out as this will help you choose the perfect location. As an example, you should know where His

Majesty's Theatre (HMT), The Tivoli, The Palace Theatre and The Lemon Tree are located if you love

theatre.

An important tip when searching for houses for lease in Aberdeen is that you should enlist the

services of a letting agent. Letting agents have the necessary training, contacts and experience to get

you a good house.

Determine your particular requirements over the long term as this will help you choose between long

leases and short leases. It will also help you choose between the different options such as subleases,

lofts, duplexes and rent-to-own.

Determine your budget and stick to it. Do calculations on electricity and gas, water, trash and sewer

charges, TV, Internet and phone and renter's insurance – do not consider the rent alone. Organize for a

viewing and a meeting with the landlord. Do a thorough scrutiny of the building during the viewing.

Consider if pets are allowed, how maintenance requests are handled, if referrals will be given at the end

of the tenancy, the safety of the neighbourhood and who is responsible for snow removal and lawn

care.

Be realistic when doing the search. You should know that finding perfection is very difficult and you

should be willing to be living out of a cul-de-sac. Limit the options you consider so that the search does

not take all your time.

Learn how the website you are using works to make your search easy. You could do this by going

through the site map. You should particularly learn how category and sub-category views work. Get

your finances and your references in order because these will be required once you make a short list of

houses for lease in Aberdeen.