Tips for tenants

Consider your financial obligations before signing a lease, particularly if you intend to share with others

Make sure you understand everything on your contract before you sign Pic: iStock

Whether you are a student navigating the rental market for the first time, or a tenant searching for a new home, it is important to give consideration to a number of factors in relation to your accommodation, and not to let your judgement be clouded by the shortage of available properties and the panic to secure a new home.

Outlined below are some top tips for any tenant navigating the rental market:

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