dimanche 29 mai 2016

Searching For Suitable Umn Off Campus Housing

By Frances McDonald


In many cases, when a student decides to attend a university it will mean them leaving their home and finding a place near to their place of learning. Many universities will have block accommodation but this often gets oversubscribed and will not be an option. When trying to find umn off campus housing there is some thought needed and a little homework to do first.

The first thing you will need to do is carefully work out your monthly budget to see if the housing is going to be affordable. A studio style flat with one bedroom will cost in the region of five to six hundred dollars per month which may include some appliances and bits of furniture. A three bedroom house will cost around fifteen hundred dollars but your water, gas and electric will be charged according to how much you consume each month.

One of the best places for you to search for a place is at the university. Most will have an advertising board where they will display details of properties that are available. It can be worth chatting with your fellow students and tutors to see if they can help you in your search and advise you who to deal with.

A large number of young people will find it difficult to manage their finances when away from their home for the first time and some will take two or more jobs to pay the bills. A simple way to bring down your outgoings is to share your accommodation with others who attend your university. This is a great way to get a place of your own and you are not paying all bills and rent.

Before you commit to renting accommodation it can be well worth taking time to think about the costs of furnishing. Fully furnished properties will be available at a cost and the majority will be part furnished. Another thing to bear in mind is that the first months rent will be double as it will include a deposit against damages.

Many of the housing sites that cater for university students will have extra facilities for their tenants use. Fitness centers, swimming pools and study areas are offered and free WiFi will usually be available. Other amenities such as games rooms and drinks bars maybe on the site but these will be charged to you when used.

One big benefit of student complexes is that they will usually be close to your university. Most are within a short distance which will save you some money as you will not have to pay for public transport. A lot of universities now put on a free mini bus to certain parts of town if they have a large number of their students in the area.

One of the main things to think about is the length of your tenancy. Most agents will offer a six to twelve month lease but many offer longer lets depending on their company policy. Some long term tenancies are well worth considering as you may get a discount if you pay the whole years rent up front.




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