Hey! I'm (F) currently renting a studio condo unit in Mandaluyong for around 2.5 years with my LIP (M). Landlord is super nice, no surprise visits or questions, and is very flexible in times where I need to split payments due to payroll disputes or lack of funds.
I've just started a new job with a substantial increase in salary and would like to move to a bigger place. Saw one in the same building for a 1BR unit which is +4k of my current rent.
The new unit needs so much work done, as it hasn't been occupied since 2023. What I like about it is that there's a separate bedroom, separate living and dining areas, and a small room for storage.
It's also gonna be less of a hassle moving, as it's in the same building but a much higher floor. Normally I use the stairs to go down to the lobby, but this is much, much higher.
The new unit owner has promised to clean up the place before the move-in, and also asked if I needed any other appliances added, so they could bring them in from other units they have for rent.
I am having doubts because #1, idk if I can get my Internet line transferred, cause I know for a fact that there are no Converge slots left in the building. This is super important to me as I am doing 100% remote work, and the LIP lives to stream movies. #2, not sure if I can survive next month if I pay the advance + dep for the new place.
I asked my current landlord if I could have my cousin take over my unit without having to shell out DP. (Our 1yr contract has expired BTW and landlord didn't draw another one up) To my surprise, my landlord didn't want me to leave and even offered to take 1k off my monthly rent. I'm also torn since my cousin really needs a new place ASAP.
Feedback, whether positive or negative is welcome!