The question of finding accommodation while studying is one of the most difficult. Its complexity lies in the fact that the number of places in inexpensive student dormitories is limited. Renting an apartment for a long time is either practically impossible or rests on the deliberately impracticable requirements of its owner (Moore et al., 2019). Nevertheless, there are options for solving the student accommodation issue, and awareness is the key to success in finding proper housing.
Private sector rentals provide students with great flexibility in their choice of location and type of accommodation. However, it is quite difficult to search for such a housing option at a distance. First of all, the student does not have the opportunity to visit the premises and get acquainted with it on the spot since the photos sent are not always adequate to the original. Besides, it can be difficult to fulfill all the administrative requirements of the owner, in particular, to provide documents from the guarantor (Moore et al., 2019). There are many factors to consider when renting an apartment or room. It is important to check the documents for the apartment, conclude a lease agreement, and discuss all the details.
Students need to understand the local real estate market to find good landlords, conclude a contract correctly, and obtain the right to a long-term lease. Therefore, the rental agency that specializes in student rentals may provide housing help for university students and ease their lives. It may help to solve this issue and support young people in finding suitable accommodation, as well as assist landlords in finding students. Such an agency will help to figure out all the rights and responsibilities, as well as provide information on what to look for when concluding a lease.
Reference
Moore, H. P., Carswell, A. T., Worthy, S., & Nielsen, R. (2019). Residential satisfaction among college students: Examining high‐end amenity student housing. Family and Consumer Sciences Research Journal, 47(3), 260-275.