It's always a good idea to rent first when making a move overseas,” says Asia Correspondent Wendy Justice, especially in a place like UK, which is so culturally diverse and populated. In such a place offering so many options, you want to spend time on the ground before making a determination as to the right location for you to spend a holiday.
Each region of this country expresses its unique way of life. Hence you should be very clear before investing in a cottage rental in this country. The good news is that it's easy for a person to find a holiday cottage rental in UK because you can call property owners directly and make appointments to look at anything you find in the classifieds that interests you.
It is also quite possible to find a rental by searching the classifieds, both in print and online. In addition, your property agent will have a much better understanding of the culture and of the nuances of the market than you could ever hope to have. A good agent is, one who is not affiliated with a specific development project and who makes an effort to show you only places that meet your criteria. He can take a lot of the hassle out of your finding a holiday cottage rental experience.
Majority of the long-term rental landlords will ask for a lease, typically for a minimum of six months, most preferably for one or two years. If you are willing to commit for six months only, you can alter and narrow your choices, and your rent will increase accordingly.
As you'd expect, rentals cost more in the cities and less in smaller towns. Rentals can come fully furnished, partially furnished, or unfurnished. Typically, fully furnished places include all household items, including vacuum cleaners, televisions, DVD players, pots and pans, plates, silverware, linens, towels, wall hangings, etc. Partially furnished places include all major household furnishings like sofas and chairs, dining room sets, large kitchen appliances, washing machines, beds, dressers, and so on, but you'll need to provide your own household items. Unfurnished cottages come with large kitchen appliances like stove and refrigerator and air-conditioning but little else. Fully furnished cottages, of course, rent for more money than unfurnished ones. You can also ask current residents what their experiences have been before booking.
Martin Wynn
