Moving out of a rented apartment can be just as challenging as moving in. In this episode, we dive deep into the ins and outs of 退房 (moving out), covering important aspects like the deposit refund process, cleaning requirements, and how to handle final inspections with your landlord or agent. Whether you're wondering how to get your full deposit back or curious about common disputes during move-out, this episode has you covered.

### **Keywords:**

* Moving out (退房)
* Deposit (押金)
* Refund (退还)
* Cleaning requirements (清洁要求)
* Final inspection (最终检查)
* Landlord (房东)
* Agent (中介)
* Lease termination (租约终止)
* Damages (损坏)
* Property condition (房屋状况)
* Inventory check (物品清点)
* Deductions (扣款)
* Key handover (交钥匙)
* Notice period (提前通知期)
* Contract obligations (合同义务)
* Dispute resolution (纠纷解决)

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Renting can be tricky — landlords, agents, furniture... what's the deal?
Join two Beijing girls as we share real stories and tips!今天我们继续聊在租房的那些坑：房东靠不靠谱？中介烦不烦？搬家带不带家具？
听我们两个北京姑娘的亲身经历和吐槽！
有用的生词：
房东 landlord
中介 letting agent / agency
租客 tenant
合同 tenancy agreement
押金 deposit
家具 furniture
搬家 move house
长租 long-term rental
短租 short-term rental
看房 viewing
包bill bills included
水电费 utilities
退房检查 check-out inspection
房屋维修 maintenance
房租 rent

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In this episode of Two Beijing Girls Chat, we share our recent moving experiences and compare what it’s like to rent in China versus the UK.
From house-hunting websites and sneaky agents to picky landlords and unexpected challenges, we spill all the real stories and practical tips.
If you’re renting in the UK or thinking of moving soon, this episode is a must-listen!
✨ Topics we covered:

Renting in China vs. the UK – what’s really different?

How landlords pick tenants (yes, they do!)

Are agents helpful... or just taking your money?

Key things to check before signing a lease

Our personal moving stories & rental advice

本期《听俩北京姑娘闲聊》，我们聊了聊最近的搬家经历，也对比了中国和英国的租房流程和文化差异。
我们说到了找房平台、中介的“骚操作”、房东怎么挑租客，还有租房过程中遇到的奇葩事。
如果你正在英国租房，或者刚来英国生活，这期节目你一定不能错过！

🌍 主要内容包括：

英国 vs 中国：租房流程大不同？

房东真的会“挑脸”租客？

中介服务是帮你，还是收割你？

英国租房前一定要问清楚什么？

真实搬家经历 & 生活吐槽分享

关于搬家、找房、中介和房东的相关词汇，这里有一些常用的中英文对照：

Real estate agent - 房产中介

Landlord - 房东

Tenant - 租户

Rental property - 租赁房产

Apartment - 公寓

House - 房子

Flat - 公寓（英国用语）

Lease - 租赁合同

Rent - 租金

Security deposit - 安全押金

Furnished - 带家具的

Unfurnished - 不带家具的

Viewing - 看房

Move-in date - 入住日期

Move-out date - 退房日期

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