🏠 Affordable Accommodation
Compare the real monthly cost and verify the room before paying.
Full-cost checklist
- Rent, deposit, agency fee and notice period
- Electricity, water, internet, gas and cooling
- Parking, transport distance and daily travel cost
- Number of occupants, bathroom/kitchen access and house rules
Inspect before payment
- Visit the exact room and building.
- Confirm the advertiser has authority to rent it.
- Check locks, ventilation, pests, fire exits and overcrowding.
- Get written terms, payment receipt and deposit refund conditions.
- Confirm the arrangement complies with local housing/building rules.
Scam signs
- Deposit demanded before viewing
- Price far below similar rooms
- Refusal to show identity/authority or issue a receipt
- Pressure to transfer to an unrelated person
Best value: A cheaper room far from work can cost more after fuel, parking and time.