What are the ways to negotiate Lower Rent for Apartments/Homes ?

If you’ve found the apartment you want (or it’s time to renew), or looking for an apartment for rent in Abu Dhabi/Dubai and you wish the price were lower, be strategic and take action. You never get anything unless you ask, so here are tips for negotiating lower rent.

i. Knowing the rental market
What are the rates at apartments near yours? Make sure you have a clear understanding of the amenities that are available and how they compare to the unit you’re considering. Rental rates are not a secret, but they can change from day to day. Get a competing rate in writing if you can, and if it’s lower than the one being offered, have it with you when you go to negotiate.  A lower rate in a similar apartment is a great tool for negotiating a lower price on your own apartment.

ii.Sell yourself as a good tenant
If you’ve never rented in that particular complex, than a few letters of recommendation will go a long way toward convincing a manager you’d be a tenant worth having, even at a lower rate. Get a letter from previous landlords or apartment managers, which say you pay your rent on time and don’t cause problems. If you’re trying to renew your lease at a better rate, remind the manager that you’ve always paid your rent on time, and anything else that’s positive. 

iii.Make an offer
You could offer a lesser monthly amount in trade for giving up a parking space, or helping with new member socials. You could offer to sign a slightly longer lease, making yours expire in spring, which is prime rental season. Don’t be afraid to ask what your manager needs. If he or she has flexibility on pricing ,then you might be able to help each other.

At Flash Group UAE, we connect people with a place to call home.Our goal is to make it easier for renters to find and live in a place they love. Until we touch every renter, in every rental property across the world, our job is not complete.

Why Top Floor Apartments Rule ?

Are you considering an apartment on a higher floor? Here are the top six reasons why top floor apartments rule.

Fewer Bugs and Other Pests

If you’re on the top floor, it’s highly unlikely that pests are going to scale the entire building just to nest in the walls of your apartment. Most bugs probably won’t be flying that high either, so your penthouse apartment will probably be safe from flying insects.

Less Noise

On the top floor, you won’t have anyone living above you, so you won’t hear anyone walking around. The trend of hardwood floors in apartments looks nice . . . but unless the builder has spent big bucks on sound-proofing, tenants on lower floors likely hear the neighbors above them, if they’re wearing anything but socks. When something is dropped on tile or hardwood floors, that makes a racket, too, so top floor living is a must for anyone who’s noise sensitive. Flooring can even transmit alarm clock sounds through wooden nightstands.

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Less Traffic

When you’re higher up, foot traffic is mostly limited to residents and their guests. Chances are the gym or other popular parts of an apartment building won’t be on the top floor, so you should be less likely to have extra people running about. Since there’s less foot traffic, chances are the hallways and public areas will be cleaner.

With less traffic on floors higher up in an apartment building, it’s also less likely that your top floor apartment would be a target for burglars. Scaling up a building isn’t easy and burglars would have to risk passing neighbors on the stairs, so living on the top floor could make your stuff less of a target.

Cheaper Heat Costs

Basic science tells us that heat rises, so living in a top floor apartment can help you keep heating costs low during cool months. That said, during hotter months, it may cost more to help your apartment cool.

Better Views

If you’re living in a top floor apartment, you may have access to a great a view of your city and surrounding areas. As a top floor resident, you may also have access to more outdoor space (ex. a balcony), so you can enjoy the sights around your apartment community. Your bonus will be a good view of the weather, without turning on your TV or checking your phone.

More Light

If you’re living on the top floor, you don’t have anything blocking your light. There are probably no balconies above you. Depending on the direction your apartment faces, you may get natural light that wakes you in the morning so you won’t need to power up the nearest lamp.

Top floor apartments rule for many reasons, so consider these points next time you’re on the lookout for a new apartment for rent. Renting becomes easy with us .Check Flash Group UAE listings to rent apartment or villa in Dubai, find suitable Dubai property on rent for accommodation in Dubai.