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Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Housing

Learn about the common mistakes students make when choosing housing so you can avoid them in your search for a home away from home.

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Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Housing

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  1. Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Housing

  2. When it’s your first time renting, you are unaware of common traps and more likely to make mistakes. Worse still, landlords know this and may try to take advantage of you. By becoming informed before setting foot inside any student rentals in Peterborough, students can ensure they choose great housing.

  3. 1. Only Looking Online It is true that you can now find everything you need online — and that includes apartments for rent. However, if you only consider online listings, you may miss out on some excellent options. Ask your school for recommendations or check with a broker to discover rentals that other students may be missing.

  4. 2. Searching Too Late (or Too Early) You may end up spending more if you start your search too late. As the start of the semester nears, landlords know that your options are becoming limited and they can drive up prices. To make matters worse, more affordable units will have already been snapped up by savvier students.

  5. On the flip side, starting to search too early is also problematic. Landlords will likely be unwilling to hold the apartment for you for more than a month. Usually, you should expect to start the lease on the first day of the following month. For this reason, the ideal time to search is between 24 and 30 days before you want the apartment.

  6. 3. Moving In Right Before School The higher demand for apartments right before school starts can also drive up prices. If you are able to move in slightly sooner, you may end up saving money. Plus, moving in a month or so early will allow you to settle into your home and start looking for a part-time job in the area.

  7. 4. Being Inflexible By all means only rent an apartment you find comfortable. If the place is dirty, damaged, or feels unsafe, you should look elsewhere. However, some students have expectations that are too high, especially considering how much they can afford. Think about what you actually need — and what you could live without.

  8. Take the effort out of your search by choosing to live in off-campus student housing in Peterborough. Students have the option of Severn Court. Prices are affordable and you can pick a suite size according to your budget. Plus, there is no need to worry about sacrificing any amenities you want — everything you need is onsite, including high-speed Internet, laundry facilities, and security staff.

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