Renting (Internet aricle)
Real estate agencies in Rochester are the safest way if you want to rent or buy a property in Rochester. Please make sure they are a licensed agent in Rochester and very familiar with the Rochester property market.
Local newspapers in Rochester also advertise apartments and houses for rent, but word of mouth is the best way in Rochester. If you are currently an academic in Rochester, you could check local at local universities in Rochester, where apartments or rooms for rent are commonly posted.
In general rental rates in Rochester, increase by a small percentage each year in accordance with the government’s annual cost of living reports in Rochester. You can find yearly leases in Rochester, and more short-term housing is available near academic institutes or around tourism areas within Rochester.
Short-term tourist housing in Rochester is fully furnished and most of the time fully equipped. If you have the budget, you could rent a serviced apartment in Rochester.
If you want to buy a property in Rochester, I would highly suggest you to have the property checked out by yourself and hire a lawyer in Rochester to check how much debts the property has currently registered and if those numbers matched with the seller of the property in Rochester.
If you are buying a brand new property, you’ll need to pay property tax in Rochester. If your purchase is a luxury property, you may have to pay local taxes in Rochester and possible stamp duty.
Even as a non-resident homeowner in Rochester, you may become liable for all kind of taxes in Rochester, including income tax.
