Holidays in India are classified as "budget". Especially if you know how to save. For example, for housing. Why rent a hotel for a month when you can rent a house or an apartment, saving a lot? There are some tips to help you rent a house in India.
Instructions
Step 1
Avoid intermediaries. It is very easy to rent a house in India, even in the midst of the tourist season. Many locals live precisely on tourism and visitors to the country. Therefore, you should pay attention to advertisements in the newspaper from individuals who rent out housing. An employee of a cafe or restaurant can also be a good informant. Hindus generally willingly communicate with newcomers. Do not hesitate to ask the local merchants about renting a property. Intermediary firms charge a fairly large percentage for their services; in order to save money, it is recommended to refrain from contacting them. Of course, if you really want to save some money.
Step 2
Check in at the hotel. Before heading out in search of private accommodation, check in at the hotel so that you can leave your belongings there. In addition, hotel workers can also tell you where and at what average price you can rent an apartment in the city. The hotel administration can give the phone number of a special housing agency. If this option does not suit you, then just purchase a newspaper with ads. You need ads like "rent an apartment" or "rent house".
Step 3
Decide what kind of housing you are looking for. For example, private houses close to the sea are more expensive than an apartment in a city or a house for several owners. On average, the cost of renting a small house or apartment costs 5,000-10,000 rupees (3,000-7,000 rubles) per month.
Step 4
Inspect the property before renting and discuss the details. Be sure to visit the rented living space, look through all the premises in it, check the functionality of appliances and plumbing. If something does not work, is out of order or is in a deplorable state, then be sure to discuss it with the owners. Firstly, this is another reason to bargain, earning a discount. Secondly, so that you cannot be accused of damage to property. Be sure to draw up a contract to avoid being scammed by the hosts. In the contract, you must indicate the name of the landlord (landlord), your name, the period of rent (from which to what date), the amount of rent, the signatures of both parties. This document, even written on a simple sheet of paper, will be able to protect the owners from dishonesty.
Step 5
If you have extra funds or you are afraid to be deceived, then you can contact special housing agencies. Some charge a relatively small percentage for their services (10-15% of the monthly rent), and some even half the monthly rent. It is better to contact the agency already upon arrival in India, since there is a risk of falling for the trick of cunning agents, renting an apartment in absentia, which you will then not like. Always pay rent and agency services only when you have already inspected the house or apartment. If the choice falls on a house for two families, then be sure to get to know the neighbors before renting, in order to know who exactly you will have to live with behind the wall.
