Whether your plan is to rent a flat or house, or buy a property, it is useful to know what to expect before beginning your search. Here’s where to get that information. Confused by local terms? Refer to the Property Jargon Guide to decode words and abbreviations used in property advertisements online, in newspapers, and in the windows of estate agents.
Then, when setting up home, you need to know how to get water, electricity, gas, telephone and the Internet set up.
Find a house, flat or apartment to rent, and what’s involved when you come to sign a lease.
Find out about the costs of buying a home including how to make an offer and arrange financing.
Find out how to get power, water and gas turned on and how to get the rubbish removed.
Want to know what the classifieds mean? Find out about common housing terms here.