dimanche 16 octobre 2016

Searching For University Of Minnesota Off Campus Housing

By Arthur Green


When you decide to go to university you will probably have to leave home and find a place to live. Most of the universities will have student housing but these units often get filled up quickly and they will not be available to you. When you are searching for university of minnesota off campus housing there are a few important things to think about before you make any decisions.

Before you search for a property you should take a careful look at your finances and calculate out how much cash you have each month to pay rent and bills. A one bedroom place will cost around five to six hundred dollars per month and the flat may be basic. A three bedroom house will cost around one and a half thousand per month and your utility bills will be separately billed to you.

When you are searching for a suitable place to live a good place to start is at your university. There will be pin boards situated around the campus advertising properties that are available to rent. It is also useful to ask other students and teachers who live in the area to see if they can assist or give contact names.

Browsing the internet is also useful and there are many property companies that advertise on the net. You can look through their lists of available housing and each post will have pictures, a description and the monthly price. You can contact them via email to arrange a viewing and one of their agents will accompany you on these visits.

Some first time students will find it difficult to manage their finances when away from their family and home and many will take extra jobs to pay the bills. A simple way to reduce your monthly outgoings is to share your accommodation with another student. This is a sensible solution as it will mean you are not responsible for all of the bills.

When you opt to share your home with another student you should inform the landlord or agent. The new tenant will have to sign the lease and be legally added to the documentation. If you do not inform the property company or private landlord you could end up losing your rental home and this should be avoided.

Before you commit to renting a house or apartment you should take time to think about the additional costs of furniture. The majority of properties will be unfurnished and you will need to buy items to make the place habitable. Some of the student villages that offer accommodation will have extra amenities such as study areas with internet access.

A couple of other things also need to be considered before you commit to anything. You will need to decide on the length of your tenancy which can range from six months to a couple of years. It is also worth noting that you will need to pay a damage deposit which will be returned to you when you vacate the property if everything is in order.




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