The range of amenities that one can find in a rental home is quite impressive. Prospective tenants today are spoilt for choice when it comes to picking out the amenities they’d like in their rental home. The choice between a home with basic amenities and one with a wide range of world-class amenities is a tough one. Count on your budget, the needs of your family and your lifestyle preferences to help you make this decision.


The Essential Amenities

Regardless of your rental budget, there are some amenities you must never compromise on. Some of these must-have amenities are the following:

· Safety and security: The safety and security of the rental home should be of prime importance. Gated entrances, CCTV surveillance, secure doors and windows within the home, and a well-lit neighbourhood with a low crime rate, are some of the essentials. RentXZ.com can give you an insider’s perspective on the locality.

· Uninterrupted power and water supply: The rental home must have an uninterrupted supply of electricity and water. Urban areas today are affected by the shortage of power and water, making 24h power backup and regular water supply must-have amenities in apartments.

· Parking facilities: A proper parking facility in the residential complex is an essential. The process of finding a new car parking spot every single day is becoming increasingly difficult, which is a covered parking area with a designated slot is a must-have amenity. The next best option that you could consider is a street parking facility.

Some other essential amenities include elevators and round-the-clock maintenance services.

Amenities For The Family

For those who are living with their family, some of the following amenities are very useful.

· Children’s play area

· Crèche or daycare centre

· Walking/jogging track

· Lawns and gardens with seating area

· Games room

· Sports facilities

· Clubhouse with restaurant or café

· Swimming pool

· Gymnasium

Many apartments provide these amenities as basics, so make sure that you’re not missing out on them. Check out RentXZ’s ratings and reviews of the accommodation, to be sure of what things are really like at the place.

Indoor Amenities

The amenities within the home are of as much importance as the ones being provided by the apartment complex. As more and more tenants today are professionals-on-the-move in search of better career opportunities, they do not want to invest in a long list of household items, such as large appliances and furniture. This is the reason why tenants prefer to move into a furnished home that has been installed with a refrigerator, washing machine, ACs, as well as with fittings and fixtures of reasonable quality. Homeowners also benefit from leasing out furnished homes, as tenants are willing to pay a marginally higher rent for these conveniences. These amenities include:

· A furnished or semi-furnished home

· In-built wardrobes

· Utility area for laundry

· Kitchen appliances

· Fittings and fixtures, such as lights, fans, geysers, etc.

The Green Amenities

Sustainable living is the need of the hour, and choosing a home that is equipped with green amenities is good for the environment and for your budget. Some of these amenities include waste recycling, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plant and solar panels.

Luxury Amenities

Once you’ve covered the list of must-have amenities and your rental budget allows for some more, you could look for certain luxury amenities to match your lifestyle preferences. Home automation, an indoor swimming pool with temperature control, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a fine dining restaurant, a spa and salon, sky lounge and rooftop garden are some of them.

While in some cases, the rentals and/or maintenance charges may go up because of the amenities provided by the apartment complex, it is usually worth the extra money to sign up for these amenities. Having these amenities at your doorstep can be a great facet of rented living, and it can save you the hassle of commuting long distances every day. It’s always a good idea to assess your budget, the requirements of your family, and your lifestyle preferences before deciding how many amenities are must-haves and which ones are optional.

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