The realtor named ways to bring down the cost of renting housing

A discount of 5-10% of the initial cost can be obtained for renting apartments of low and medium price categories, and for more expensive apartments — up to 20%. Elena Yurgeneva, a realtor and head of the luxury real estate boutique Alpha Star Properties, expressed this opinion on Wednesday, March 5.

According to the expert, before asking for a discount on rent, it is important to study the market and understand how much the price for renting an apartment in this area and this format is on the market.

"If it is above the market or in the market, then there are more chances to bring down the price compared to apartments that are rented at rates even slightly below the market. It is also important to understand that the more expensive the rented housing, the more the owner is willing to bargain," the expert said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

Yurgeneva noted that it is important for potential tenants to produce a good impression on the landlord. The opportunity to bring down the price will be facilitated by a neat appearance, punctuality, and the absence of foreign odors, such as alcohol and tobacco. The presence of animals can make it difficult to bargain, as pets are a potential risk of property damage, she warned.

"Having children can play in two ways. On the one hand, children can also become a source of property damage. On the other hand, tenants with children are more focused on long—term rental housing," said the realtor.

The expert advised potential tenants to study the condition of the premises. If it needs to be repaired, it can also become a bargaining chip.

She added that even a good apartment condition, but without modern renovation, can become a bargaining chip. The expert explained this by saying that old wiring wires that do not comply with modern safety standards may be laid in the walls.

The lack of a dishwasher or a modern stove, as well as infrastructure, may be a bargaining chip. Far-away public transport stops, chain grocery stores, parking lots, kindergartens and schools will help reduce the price of real estate, Yurgeneva added.

In turn, Yandex Rental specialists gave advice on how to rent an apartment with a pet. First of all, experts advised not to hide that you have a pet, RT.

When renting an apartment, it is better for the homeowner to immediately tell about plans to move in with an animal. It is recommended to attach photos of the pet to your questionnaire, the experts said.

On March 3, Svetlana Razvorotneva, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Construction and Housing and Communal Services, made a proposal to Irek Fayzulin, head of the Ministry of Construction, that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and management companies (CC) receive information about rental housing and tenants. Apartment owners plan to oblige to share such data, according to the website aif.ru .

Tatiana Romancheva, director of the Nizhny Novgorod Center for Scientific Expertise and Vice President of the Nizhny Novgorod Guild of Realtors, believes that this proposal is related to the need to strengthen control over migration processes and increase anti-terrorist protection of citizens. href="https://360.ru/news/obschestvo/mir24tv-peredacha-dannyh-o-semschikah-v-mvd-ne-povlijaet-na-rynok-arendy/ " target="_blank">360.ru .

On February 21, it was reported that more than half of the Russians surveyed (53.8%) would prefer investments in residential real estate. 40.4% of respondents voted for the commercial one, while the remaining 5.8% chose the industrial one. This was stated in the results of a study by analysts of the resort "Rays". Russians called the purchase of real estate for rent the most attractive investment strategy.