Dos and don?ts of rented student accommodations

Posted by harryjason on July 13th, 2017

Student accommodation in Singapore is pretty common thing being sought-after by many foreign as well as local students who have moved cities for education. Since international education itself is an expensive affair, student looks forward to save on other things which can possibly be managed on lower expense, that’s where the role of homestay accommodations comes up. So if you too are among those international students who are going to a dedicated student accommodation, here are a few things which need to be taken care of before moving in:

• Got admission in one of the renowned international schools in Singapore? First talk to the foreign students who are already living on rent and ask them for some references for yourself to get the best and affordable accommodation near your school campus.

• Go for the accommodation which is nearest to your school! This won’t just let you save a lot of traveling time but even let you access school easily.

• Consider what type of property you want to live in. From PGs to student hostels in Singapore, there are rented accommodations like homestays which are evenly good, especially for students to make them feel like home far away from home.

• Rented accommodations can be complex! So to be on safer side, keep a record on each and every transaction you do, with landlord or anyway! This will help you manage your expenses better.

• Since it’s about your education, never settle for the accommodation which is overcrowded. This can lead to room sharing with more than one student and that can cause further problems which are just going to affect your studies.

• Always make the inventory of the items provided you by the owners so you won’t lose them over time and cause problems on your own.

• Check for the faults and wreckage in your accommodation in advance and if any is there, ask the landlord to get it repaired before you move in.

• Security is one of the main concerns for such accommodations! Just check what protocols the accommodation has, in case an emergency arises.

• All above the concerns is that you read the terms and conditions of tenancy before signing any sort of documents with the landlord. Neglecting this might get you in trouble in future times!

Conclusively, rented accommodations aren’t just a piece of cake but a whole lot of things have to be thought of before landing to any decision. Can’t find any? You can even try going online and find some homestays and hostels locally situated near your school campus! This can save efforts and time considerably. When found one, just keep above listed points in mind before signing in as a tenant to it and keep your student life as stress-free as possible.