Student Housing - These Are Our Top 3 Tips To Find A Room Easily?

Posted by Ander Sonben on April 25th, 2017

You finished school.
 
Now you are ready to start your next stage in life.
 
A stage of challenges, of fun, of new friends, of new adventures. A stage of growing as a person and acquire new skills.
But this stage also brings new challenges. Specially if you are thinking in studying and relocating overseas. For example going to live and study in Australia.
 
New housing is needed. Away from the family and away from all your current friends.
 
A myriad of students enter the college life every session. Every student is different and has unique needs.  
Some would like to check their new city first before choosing a permanent option. Which means they are happy to stay in a hostel.
Some others come with their family and would like to stay in a serviced apartment.
 
Some other simply want to stay close to the beach and out of the campus.
 
For all the options "cost" is a major factor that needs to be considered. An in terms of housing everything impacts in the cost: food, type of room, type of bathroom, inclusions, the rent. Everything needs to be managed.  
So, have you heard about "student housing"?
 
Yes, it is associated with student living. This is housing that is geared to suit their needs. It can be on and off-campus.  
So how do you find Student Housing?
 
Lets start by saying that you need to find a website that is targeted to the education sector. Try to avoid generic sites.
A specialised student housing portal will have a simplified process. Simply choose your city, start date and end date. All the different options will come up in the results page. These will include all sort of relevant details such as type of room, if it includes utility bills and food. It will also display the location in the city, the proximity to your education institution, public transport and all sort of details that are only relevant to students.  All in one single place.
 
It obviously all depends on what you are looking for.
 
If you are looking for specialized housing that tries to fulfil all the student needs then you look for purposed built student accommodation or on-campus colleges. These buildings are specifically structured to not only supply all educational and study environment but also all the social activities. Some include cinemas, gyms, pools, and extra curriculum activities to socialise and integrate all the students living there. Their prices tend to be a bit higher but you are receiving a wealth of extra services that you won’t find anywhere else.  
Some people don’t need or see as irrelevant all the support services mentioned above. Therefore student housing Australia  could be as simple as finding an apartment that is being shared by other students. Where you will have your space to study and also a place to socialise whenever you feel like it.
 
At the end of the day It’s all about your career and studies, you need to get a good place to live in.  
Once you get this you will enjoy your college life effortlessly.  
 
 Top 3 tips to find the Perfect Student Housing
 
1.Does that specific place suit your Requirements?
 
Check all the details. Do not leave things to chance. Contact your host and ask all the questions you have. Ask for more pictures and anything that does not appear in the room listing. Remember? If you don’t ask you don’t get. Make sure that IF the place doesn’t fulfil every requirement at least you are aware of the points where you are willing to compromise. Don’t get nasty surprises after you have paid and arrived!   
 
2.What type of room is it?
 
There are several types of rooms. Private, double and twin-share rooms. This will be a matter of compromise. Nobody likes to share a room. However, it comes to your budget. Do you want to live in a student housing that offers all sorts of support services? Then share your room. OR your privacy is essential? Then look for a room that is located in the suburbs and that you will have to commute to class. It’s all about know what your priorities are based on your budget.
 
3.Why do it alone when you can get help?
 
Moving countries is challenging. You don’t know how things work so what are you trying to do it alone? Finding suitable student housing Brisbane , Melbourne, and Sydney doesn’t have to be difficult. Use the expertise of locals when making such a big decision.