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5 Tips for Students Seeking Properties to Rent
You’re looking at a Boston apartment and want to make sure that it’s the right one for you. Boston real estate is full of options. Here are a few tips to keep in mind wherever you are considering to move.
If possible, look at the unit in the evening. Many of the neighbors will be home in the evening so you’ll be able to see how busy the complex gets. Gauge the sound levels, too, while more people are home. If that’s not possible, at least drive by the unit at night.
What laundry facilities are available? Is there a washer and dryer in your unit? Are there laundry rooms in each building or a common laundry room for the whole complex?
Run water in all the sinks, try the garbage disposal, the shower and flush the toilet. People often forget these small items and move in to find they have some big plumbing problems.
How’s the parking? Do you have the option for a garage or covered parking? Are there guest parking spaces available? How close will a moving truck be able to get to your unit?
Speaking of moving, will all of your furniture fit into the unit? Moving day is a bad time to discover that your favorite sofa won’t get into your place unless you hoist it up to the 2nd story balcony and take out the sliding glass door!
As you look at Boston rentals, find out how close the unit is to public transportation. Are there markets and other shops you can walk to? How far is the entertainment area from your rental unit?
Make a list of things to check on and take it with you to each rental space you look at. For more tips and ideas on how to find the best space for you, contact us today!
Moving into your Student Apartment? Don’t Forget These Simple Tips
Moving into your new apartment as a student is an exciting time, but before you get to all the fun, make sure you take care of a few simple things.You will be glad you did later!
Tips for Moving Into Your Student Apartment
For security, check that all of the windows that can be opened also have locks, especially if you are on the ground floor. If any of the windows cannot lock, tell your landlord immediately.- Think about a fire escape plan and discuss it amongst your roommates. Know all of the doors and windows suitable for a safe exit from the apartment in the case of an emergency. Make sure that fire-escape windows are not screwed or stuck shut. If they are, have your landlord make them openable immediately.
- Learn where the gas and water shutoffs are. In the case of an emergency or a pipe burst, knowing exactly where to go to shut off gas or water can save lives or at least costly damage to the apartment and your personal property.
- Inspect the apartment and make sure that everything is as you expected and matches the contract. It is good to catch any problems that you may not notice immediately. It is not uncommon that a landlord did not tell you about a problem, either because they wanted to get a tenant or they did not know. If anything is unsatisfactory or does not match the contract, make a note of it and contact your landlord.
- If you and your roommates pay for utilities independently from the rent, record the meter readings as soon as you move in. Tell the utilities companies the readings and the dates you moved in. You would not want to pay for extra utilities that were used when you were not even occupying the apartment. While you are at it, give all of the names of the apartment’s occupants to the utilities companies to avoid any confusion with billing.
Back to School in Boston
Labor Day weekend in Boston is always classified by hundreds of college students moving into dormitories or apartments throughout the city. If you walk along the streets in Brighton, Brookline, Fenway, or Kenmore Square over the weekend don’t be surprised to see a lot of U-Haul trailers and students carrying all of their b
elongings into their new buildings.
There are more than 100 colleges in the Greater Boston Area contributing over 250,000 students to the city’s population just in Cambridge and Boston alone. The city’s biggest universities include Boston University, Northeastern University, Suffolk University, and Boston College. The influx of students in the fall attending these schools significantly contributes to the city’s economy – an estimated $4.8 billion annually. Not only do these students add to the economy of the area they also add to the atmosphere of the city. Despite being one of the country’s oldest cities, Boston has a very youthful feeling. Boston is the perfect place to live as a young professional.
If you’re planning on moving to the city contact a Phoenix Realty agent today to help you find the perfect Boston apartment!
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