Big Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Housing

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Big Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Housing
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• Most college students have no experience
  choosing housing. This means they are prone to
  making mistakes that can cause their lives to be
  uncomfortable. Being aware of the most common
  errors will help you make better decisions when
  searching for apartments near Fanshawe College.

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1. Spending Too Much on Rent

• Students often overestimate how much they can
  afford to pay in rent. They may forget to include
  utilities, transportation, food, other living
  costs, or emergencies in their calculations.
  Alternatively, they may think they can cut back
  on some extras to pay for a nicer apartment in a
  better area.

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• To avoid this mistake, set a reasonable budget
  from the start about one-third of your income
  should go to housing. If you find anything more
  expensive than that, dont even consider it.

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2. Making Decisions from Pictures Alone

• If you live a distance from London, Ontario,
  you may think its too much effort to visit
  homes. Bear in mind, though, that pictures will
  always show you the most positive attributes of
  the apartment. They will never show flaws or
  damage.

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• It is critical that you get a feel for the place
  in person. Only by viewing housing can you see
  the condition of the apartment. Furthermore, this
  will give you a chance to see the neighbourhood
  to decide if it seems safe and has all the
  amenities you need nearby.

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3. Choosing the Wrong Roommates

• Living in close quarters with someone can put a
  strain on your friendship. Sometimes, it is
  better to choose acquaintances for your
  roommates, particularly if you have similar
  lifestyles.

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• Worse still is deciding you can manage without a
  roommate at all. This will increase many expenses
  for you. Not only will you need to pay the full
  rent, utility costs will be higher and youll
  need to purchase all the furnishings for your
  home

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4. Being Superficial

• You may love how a place looks, but it could
  still be completely unsuitable. Style is less
  important when youre a college student its
  not like youre buying the property. What is
  essential is that the apartment has all the
  features you need, such as functional appliances
  and decent insulation.

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• You definitely wont be making a mistake if you
  choose Foundry First student apartments in
  London, Ontario. Students pick Foundry First for
  its proximity to Fanshawe College, the chance to
  socialize with likeminded people, and the great
  onsite facilities, which include a gym, theatre,
  and ping pong table. Suites are all inclusive and
  affordable, whatever your budget.