Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing Housing

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Common Mistakes Students Make When Choosing
Housing
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• When its 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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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• 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.