1. Check the items included in the management fee
☐ Is internet included?
☐ Is water tax included?
☐ Is electricity/gas separate?
☐ Is there separate communal electricity?
One line tip:
There are quite a few cases where the monthly rent is said to be cheap, but the perceived monthly rent goes up due to the management fee.
2. Check for traces of insects
☐ Under the sink
☐ Toilet drain
☐ Window sill gap
☐ Behind the refrigerator
One line tip:
Bug/noise checks are better if you visit at night than during the day.
3. Check parking availability
☐ Is it designated parking?
☐ Is it first come first served?
☐ Are there seats even at night?
One line tip:
There are quite a few places in Gumi where parking is stressful.
4. Check convenience store/mart distance
☐ Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
☐ Is there a supermarket nearby?
☐ Is it a good delivery area?
One line tip:
The difference in living infrastructure is more noticeable than expected.
5. Soundproofing check
☐ Sound from the next room
☐ Hallway sounds
☐ Road noise
☐ The sound of a motorcycle at dawn
One line tip:
If you knock on the wall, you can get a feel for it.
6. Check water pressure
☐ Shower water pressure
☐ Does hot water come out right away?
☐ Is it draining well?
One line tip:
Old studio apartments often have weak water pressure.
7. Check option status
☐ Air conditioner model year
☐ Refrigerator smell
☐ Washing machine status
☐ Whether bed springs are off or not
One line tip:
If you go in based solely on the photos, you may end up regretting it.
8. Check for mold
☐ wallpaper excitement
☐ Near a window
☐ Behind the closet
☐ Toilet silicone part
One line tip:
In particular, you should pay close attention to the north facing area.
9. Be sure to check before signing a contract
☐ Confirm a copy of the register
☐ Is this the actual landlord?
☐ Create contract special provisions
☐ Check deposit return conditions
One line tip:
If you rush into a contract, it will be stressful later.
10. Experience the distance between school and work
☐ Walk it yourself
☐ Are there any hills?
☐ Check the atmosphere at night
One line tip:
The distance on the map and the actual feel are very different.
☐ Is internet included?
☐ Is water tax included?
☐ Is electricity/gas separate?
☐ Is there separate communal electricity?
One line tip:
There are quite a few cases where the monthly rent is said to be cheap, but the perceived monthly rent goes up due to the management fee.
2. Check for traces of insects
☐ Under the sink
☐ Toilet drain
☐ Window sill gap
☐ Behind the refrigerator
One line tip:
Bug/noise checks are better if you visit at night than during the day.
3. Check parking availability
☐ Is it designated parking?
☐ Is it first come first served?
☐ Are there seats even at night?
One line tip:
There are quite a few places in Gumi where parking is stressful.
4. Check convenience store/mart distance
☐ Convenience store within 5 minutes walk
☐ Is there a supermarket nearby?
☐ Is it a good delivery area?
One line tip:
The difference in living infrastructure is more noticeable than expected.
5. Soundproofing check
☐ Sound from the next room
☐ Hallway sounds
☐ Road noise
☐ The sound of a motorcycle at dawn
One line tip:
If you knock on the wall, you can get a feel for it.
6. Check water pressure
☐ Shower water pressure
☐ Does hot water come out right away?
☐ Is it draining well?
One line tip:
Old studio apartments often have weak water pressure.
7. Check option status
☐ Air conditioner model year
☐ Refrigerator smell
☐ Washing machine status
☐ Whether bed springs are off or not
One line tip:
If you go in based solely on the photos, you may end up regretting it.
8. Check for mold
☐ wallpaper excitement
☐ Near a window
☐ Behind the closet
☐ Toilet silicone part
One line tip:
In particular, you should pay close attention to the north facing area.
9. Be sure to check before signing a contract
☐ Confirm a copy of the register
☐ Is this the actual landlord?
☐ Create contract special provisions
☐ Check deposit return conditions
One line tip:
If you rush into a contract, it will be stressful later.
10. Experience the distance between school and work
☐ Walk it yourself
☐ Are there any hills?
☐ Check the atmosphere at night
One line tip:
The distance on the map and the actual feel are very different.
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