Finding and selecting student housing in Kitchener can be a difficult task. Before you sign on the dotted line, you must consider a plethora of factors. Here are a few things to consider (in no particular order) to help you find the perfect place:
Is it possible for groups of friends to live in the student house?
The prospect of sharing a house with people they've only just met can be intimidating for most students. Most landlords understand this (they were once students themselves) and will allow a group of friends to take over a house tenancy to help alleviate this problem.
Naturally, the number of bedrooms required in the house is determined by the size of the group. Most properties will be three or four bedrooms, but five, six, seven, or eight bedrooms may be available, so try to find a house with friends if possible and ask your prospective landlord for details.
Is the student house located in the walking distance from the university or college?
If you don't have a car, you may need to walk to campus, so the closer the better. In Kitchener, there are universities like the University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, Wilfrid Laurier University, Westervelt College, Emmanuel Bible College, St. Paul’s University College. Landlords will usually try to separate their houses into these these areas for your convenience, and will show these areas on a map and/or table. The distance from the house to the college is frequently available on the landlord's website. You can also call or email your landlord to ask about the locality.
Is wireless broadband available in the house?
A Student Accommodation Kitchener without internet access is unthinkable nowadays. With the amount of work, you know you'll need to do on your laptop or desktop, broadband is essential. Wireless broadband is replacing and supplementing wired broadband in most student homes due to its convenience. Different landlords may provide different terms of use for this facility, so make sure to check with them first so you know exactly what your costs will be and there are no hidden cost along the way.
Is the tenancy agreement simple to understand?
Knowing exactly what is written in your tenancy contract will help you have a stress-free and trouble-free stay. If you have any questions, get answers and work them out with your prospective landlord before signing anything. You should be presented with a contract that is clear and transparent, leaving no room for doubt.
If the neighborhood safe for students?
You should always keep your security and safety at first when looking for student housing options in Kitchener. Check whether the neighborhood is student-friendly or not. You should also check whether the property is under CCTV surveillance or not.
When looking for student housing in Kitchener, keep these factors listed above in mind. Other, more personal factors will help you make the right decision, but these will save you time and money in the long run.
If you're looking for a student house, look no further than online student accommodation providers available in the city.