Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland holds great attraction for
tourists as it is a famous and beautiful place to visit. People from all
around the world visit this place and especially during its great
festival season that starts in August. People visiting this amazing city
want to be a part of its literature, drama and music etc. not only with
the tourists but its fame is among the students too because Edinburgh
has excelled in being having the best educational system in entire
world. Tourists, professionals and students visiting Edinburgh desire to
get their own flats to rent in. So for such people best option is to
get a private accommodation in Edinburgh as it will not only be
comfortable but affordable too. For this purpose, Scottish government
has taken an initiative of starting many letting schemes, to make the
living experience of tourists comfortable.

In Edinburgh there are many renowned Letting agents
who offer their services. They are well aware of local market and have a
detailed lists relating to rental property. Therefore for renting
property in Edinburgh, one has to hire a rental letting agent that can
offer his services by guiding his customer about the property. An
individual should let the letting agent know about his needs and
requirements. Another option is also available and that is to look for
advertisements in newspapers, internet and university boards. Now an
individual can contact a letting agent for other legal matters. A visit
should be arranged to properly view the property. Before going for
viewing the property, an individual should make a checklist of all his
requirements and note them somewhere and then take them along.

The
checklists should include the following points. Property should be
viewed properly from inside and outside. One should note critically if
there is any broken or cracked glass, sign of dampness, animal droppings
etc. Internal and external decor should be according to the taste of
individual. If this is not the case then one should inform the landlord
about it. If landlord does not show any positive response, then
permission can be granted from him whether one can decorate the house
himself or not.

Another
important factor before renting property in Edinburghis the security
issue. On should make sure the safety and security of the house and its
surroundings. This can be done by checking all the locks on doors,
windows, burglar alarm and smoke alarm. Furniture should also be well
checked that whether it is according to the fire safety standards or
not. To ensure that the atmosphere around is safe and sound, one should
arrange frequent visits in different times and different days of the
week. To check whether the street lights are working or not, night
visits should be arranged. For more safety one can always meet the
neighbors and question them about the neighborhood and its safety.
Besides all this, crime rate in the area where one decides to rent flat
in, should be checked and confirmed.

Other points to be noticed
are insulations that whether the flat is well insulated, have meter
water supply and double glazing. It can help in saving up money later on
and cutting down of extra expenditures. Energy Performance Certificate
(EPC) should be taken from the landlord. In order to compare the rent,
one can visit the market for analyzing other properties. Finally before
drawing up a contract, one should question himself that whether the
particular property is worth the rent being asked for or not.