Take note of the parking lot at different times of the day
When looking for apartments for rent in Augusta, have a look at the parking lot if you live in a busy apartment complex, so there might be a chance that there could have 100+ people living in the building. As for the car or bike owner, the parking lot is very important. If there is assigned parking, that would be slightly better, but before moving to an apartment, you need to know the rules if someone takes your spot and such. However, if parking is unassigned, you will have to visit the apartment around the time everyone is coming home and leaving for work. This will give you an idea of how hectic it is to leaving from the apartment will be and will show you how much competition for spots there is after work.
The Price
First, ask yourself, can you reasonably afford to live in a luxury apartment in Karachi? Before booking an apartment, you need to consider your budget first seriously. Conduct online research to get a comparison price of the same area and also know the market price of different area’s aspects if everything seems cool enough, so try to cut off your other expenses to live in the apartment. Although, keep this in mind that if an apartment’s rent or buying price is low as compared to others in the same area, then this may be something fishy which you have to find out.
Visit the apartment at night
You would be surprised at how much an apartment could be changed from day to night. It could be bright, calm, and secure during the day, but it would be transformed into dark and dangerous at night. At night you will be able to make sure and satisfy yourself that how the apartment’s security work at night. Is there any security guard on duty at night who check the late visitors or to see how the lighting around the parking lot as a lack of light can sometimes be concerning. You may also keenly observe the visitors whether your future neighborhood is loud at night.
Security proof
The first concern of every person is security, whether the apartment have high-security alert for in case of any emergency. Is there a check and balance on a visitor or not; anyone can walk into the premises without revealing their identity? Are there any security CCTV cameras? If CCTV camera is installed, so whether its properly working or it just installs as a decorative purpose.
Speak to neighbors if possible
No one knows the better about the apartment except the neighbor. If possible, try to talk to some people who live in the apartment; because they are well aware of the cons and pros of the apartments. They have been living there for a while and, thus, know how good or lousy living there is. Ask them about any main concerns they had or the reputation of an apartment. Also, ask them is there any apartment association union around that you could talk to first regarding any issues.
Maintenance Charges
The fun fact is that when people secure their investment in apartments or try to rent their apartment to their tenants so, many people forget to think about the maintenance charges aspect. Some apartments are well maintained because their maintenance charges are high, which you have to pay every month, so you can also consider this as an extra expense on you after utility bills. Maintenance charges usually cover your water charges, common electricity charges, elevator charges if install, and charges for hired stuff such as the garbage cleaner and security guards.
Facilities available
Usually, the apartment location set by the builder in the commercial area because the amenities are easily convenient. For example, if you notice commercial projects in Karachi, so the apartments are mostly situated in the rush place where access to shops, hospitals, schools, gym, and parks, etc. are just a few minutes far from their apartment.
Building Quality
Investing in an apartment is the right decision, but you have to do some research regarding the building. It would be best if you considered the age of the building, whether the concrete is strong enough to face the rainy days. Is there any repairing work happen once in a year to maintain the building structure. Is there any second exit place in case of an emergency inside the building. It is strongly recommended that you obtain an engineer or builder report on the building before deciding to shift in the apartment.
Make sure to know policies
If you are a pet lover and on the policies letter, it is clearly mentioned that pets are not allowed on the premises of an apartment. So it would be hard for you to leave your little or grown-up pets. It is better when you are looking for an apartment; you should know the guidelines and policies of an apartment.
Check the power outlets and electrical work
A ton of the things we use every day that require a power outlet to perform, such as kitchen appliances adaptors, TV switch, phone chargers, etc. It’s a small tip when you will visiting an apartment; you should bring something small to plug in into every outlet so you would ensure they all work.
