5 things to consider before renting a house in Uyo
Uyo, a city located in Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria is a great place to settle in. It has good food, relatively cheap accommodation, less stressful when compared to the big cities like Lagos and Abuja. It is definitely one of the great cities to live in and if you are looking to rent a house, there are a few things to note.
1. Renting from landlords directly is always cheaper
In a city like Uyo, house agents are always quite helpful when you are searching for a house. However, they always charge a 10% fee on the rent. This can be avoided if you rent directly from the landlord. So, just ask around or walk up to any building you like and ask if there’s a free house and you could be directed to the landlord.
2. Give agents your specifications and stick with it
It is important to note that if you are doing the house search yourself, it might take a really long while and you may never see a place you like. This is where house agents come in. These guys are really great and helpful if you are looking to rent a house in Uyo.
However, it is important that you give them your specifications e.g. budget, location etc. and stick to it.
3. Pictures will never do justice
When you meet an agent, they will send you pictures of the proposed house. Those pictures are never ever like the houses themselves. Always go check them out before you make a decision.
4. Imagine it is farther from the landmark being advertised
Most times, these agents will tell you “Hey, this house is quite close to Uniuyo permanent site or it is quite close to a major road”. Whenever you hear this, always assume it is always farther from that landmark they are advertising.
5. Check during raining season
Uyo is one city with great water channels. Places rarely get flooded when it rains heavily, but there are some places that do. This is why, if it is convenient, it is better to search for a house during the raining season so as not to get stuck in an environment that gets flooded when it rains.