If you have decided to leave your parents' house and rent your own apartment in the vicinity of your new job, there are certain tips that you should keep in mind when choosing the property and sign the contract.

Before choosing your future home, check whether or not the area is environment-friendly and is nearby to all commercial zones and civic facilities. Then pay attention to the legal deadlines according to its duration, the property title, and mortgage status of the place. Last, but not least, verify if the owner is up to date with the payment to gas, light, telephone and other public utilities along with community bills.

• The rent should not exceed 30% of your income 
• While you are on visitations, take details of the houses you like.
• Check the latest reviews available online about the house and the surroundings.

-- Shailaja K