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السبت، 15 أكتوبر 2016

Looking For Umn Off Campus Housing

By Nancy Jackson


Many students will leave home to further their education and this will involve finding suitable accommodation near to their university. Some colleges and universities have student flats or communal blocks but these often fill up very quickly. When searching for umn off campus housing there are a few things for you to consider before you commit to anything.

Before you start your search for a rental property, and make any decisions, you should look at your finances and calculate out how much money you have available every month. Renting a small flat will cost approximately six hundred dollars per month which may include basic furnishings. A large house with 2 or 3 bedrooms will come in at around fifteen hundred bucks and your utilities such as water and electric will be metered and you are charged for what you consume.

When you begin your search for affordable accommodation a good place to start is in the university itself. There will be many notice boards around campus advertising vacant apartments and houses that are available for students to rent. It is useful to speak with other students who have found somewhere to live in the area to see if they can provide any contacts and advice.

Many young people find it extremely difficult to manage their money when away from their parents for the first time and a large number of students take multiple jobs to pay their way. A practical way to bring down monthly outgoings is to share your living accommodation with others at the university. This is a good way to get your own place and you are not going to be paying all of the utility bills and rent.

Before you sign a lease it is useful to take time to think about the costs of furnishing your accommodation to make it comfortable. Furnished properties are available but the majority will be unfurnished or part furnished. Another thing to consider is that the first month's rent payment will be doubled as it includes a returnable deposit against any damages to the property.

Many dedicated housing sites that offer student accommodation will have some extra facilities for their tenants. Swimming pools, gyms and study rooms are offered and free internet access is usually available. Other useful amenities such as gaming rooms and bars maybe on site but these will be on a pay as you use basis.

One of the benefits of student housing complexes is that they are usually very close to the college or university. Most are within walking distance which helps to save some money as you will not need to pay public transport costs. A lot of bigger universities will provide a free mini bus to certain parts of the neighborhood if they have large numbers of students in one area.

Another thing to consider is the length of the tenancy you wish to take on. Most property agents will offer a twelve month lease but some will be flexible. Long term tenancies can often be worth considering as you can negotiate a discount if you are paying the rent in a lump sum in advance.




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