Have you just been admitted to a prestigious university here in Australia? Well, exciting year ahead! However, we know that the butterflies in your stomach are a bit scared too. A foreign land, where you have no friends or knowledge of how things work could intimidate even the bravest. However, worry not. Australians are known to be some oft he most beautiful people, and you will feel right at home as time sets in.
However, the quality fo your experience depends on one thing more than it does on anything else. Sure, your friends, studies, and preferences count too, but nothing decides your expertise in a new place like the house you choose there.There is a reason we say so; the people around you in that house would be the ones you will spend most of your time with. The locality around your home would come to your use the most. Thus, while moving in, you need to be sure that a place checks the following boxes:
- Safe locality:
More so, your neighbourhood! The part of the town you choose will have a significant impact on your life for a few years to come. A safe locality would take a huge burden off of your shoulders. Every town has some dodgy areas, research thoroughly, and only settle for the most reliable.
- Friendly homeowners:
This is more so valid if you are going to be in a homestay. The landlord’s nature and culture should be in tune with yours. Even if you are going to stay in a hostel, you should at least talk to your landlord about the way they like to maintain the property. This is important to ensure there is no future disharmony.
- Stalking:
Yes, consider this an open approval for you to respectfully stalk your future roomies. There is no way that you would understand them thoroughly until you set your bags in the same room. However, looking at their social media, you could understand their personality.
Moreover, if your rental is accessible, it may be worth stalking too! You could read their reviews and media interactions. We anyway would suggest it’s wise to go for places that can be found and verified on online listings such as Iglu.
- Look for the necessary facilities:
Yes, it is cool to have an indoor swimming pool but is it that important? The priority should be clear on essential facilities such as a 24*7 security system, access to electricity and water, cleanliness, and the internet.
Do not let the glitter distract you from the gold, and if a property seems to be over-compensating with supposed add-ons, you might want to get more suspicious. Ask for the things that make sense to you personally. For instance, if you are a huge fan of cooking, then a self-use pantry is a must for you.
- Proximity to your uni:
Now, any place within a radius of 2 KMs would be sold out far too quickly. However, the next best option would be placed with a 5KMs radius, which is very properly connected to your uni through public transport. Even if you are all set to cycle or walk up to your college, some days, it may just look like an energy-exhausting task.
Those days, you would need a reliable commute. Public transport is not only fast, eco-friendly, and cheap, but it is also a safe way to travel. Especially if you are new to a city and do not know its details, you could hope to make some acquaintance with the city and locals on a train or bus or tram.
