{"id":6842,"date":"2024-07-08T16:22:53","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/last-minute-student-room-search-tips-for-late-deciders\/"},"modified":"2024-07-08T16:22:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T14:22:53","slug":"last-minute-student-room-search-tips-for-late-deciders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/last-minute-student-room-search-tips-for-late-deciders\/","title":{"rendered":"Last minute student room search: Tips for late deciders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Are you looking next to a last minute student room? Don&#8217;t panic! With these tips, you can help yourself to still find a suitable student room.  <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Last minute student room search: Tips for late deciders<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Use all available channels<\/h3>\n<p>Find a last minute student room by using all available channels:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Introductory days.<\/li>\n<li>Local brokers.<\/li>\n<li>Facebook groups.<\/li>\n<li>Student Associations.<\/li>\n<li>Bulletin boards on campus.<\/li>\n<li>Students in your field of study.<\/li>\n<li>Local newspapers and advertising magazines.<\/li>\n<li>Websites of your college or university (Stuvo).<\/li>\n<li>Online rental platforms and apps such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotahome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotahome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/stad.gent\/nl\/student-in-gent\/kotatgent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kotatgent<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kotzoeker.be\/nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kotzoeker<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Be flexible in your requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Set clear limits on your maximum budget.<\/li>\n<li>Consider a dorm with shared, common areas.<\/li>\n<li>Be open to short-term leases as a temporary solution.<\/li>\n<li>Also look at student neighborhoods that are a little further from campus.<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared not to be too picky regarding size or amenities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. React quickly, but remain cautious<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Turn on notifications for new ads.<\/li>\n<li>Respond immediately if you see an interesting cot.<\/li>\n<li>Be alert to fraudulent offers. If something seems too good to be true, it usually is. <\/li>\n<li>Check that the landlord has a legitimate background by reading reviews and experiences of others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Prepare for viewings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring a parent or friend for a second opinion.<\/li>\n<li>Carefully compare the student lots you viewed.<\/li>\n<li>Take photos or videos during the viewing for later consultation.<\/li>\n<li>Make a good impression with the landlord. Be on time and ask relevant questions. <\/li>\n<li>Bring appropriate documents (school registration certificate, parents&#8217; income certificate).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read our article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/bezichtiging-van-een-studentenkot\/\">Viewing student digs: checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Consider alternative housing options.<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/tiny-houses\/\">Tiny houses<\/a> for students.<\/li>\n<li>Hospice living: Living with a host family or elderly landlord.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/cohousing-al-je-vragen-beantwoord\/\">Cohousing<\/a>: Living with other students in a shared house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. Pay attention to rent and additional costs<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Check what the rent is and what the additional costs are, such as water, electricity and internet.<\/li>\n<li>Ask about average monthly costs for heating and other utilities.<\/li>\n<li>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/soorten-huurcontracten\/\">lease<\/a> carefully before signing it.<\/li>\n<li>Check that the cot meets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/woningkwaliteitsnormen\/\">housing quality<\/a> standards.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/studentenkot-wetgeving-meest-gestelde-vragen\/\">Flemish regulations regarding student housing<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>7. Provide an emergency plan<\/h3>\n<p>Can&#8217;t manage to find last-minute student digs for the start of your academic year? Then consider temporary solutions: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commute from home for the first few weeks.<\/li>\n<li>Live in temporary housing through Airbnb or hostels.<\/li>\n<li>Stay with friends or family near your educational institution.<\/li>\n<li>Check if your school offers emergency housing options (e.g., student hub) for new students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4063\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4063\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4063 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken_-kot-zoeken-op-je-telefoon-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Last minute student room search_ room search on your phone\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken_-kot-zoeken-op-je-telefoon-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken_-kot-zoeken-op-je-telefoon-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken_-kot-zoeken-op-je-telefoon-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken_-kot-zoeken-op-je-telefoon-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken_-kot-zoeken-op-je-telefoon.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4063\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: 4 students at 2 laptops<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hln.be\/lifestyle\/last-minute-op-zoek-naar-een-kot-op-deze-zaken-moet-je-letten~a1104478\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HLN<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you like to cite this article as a source? Then use: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Stiasteny, L. (2024, July 8). Last minute student digs: Tips for late deciders. Apartment.com. Accessed on (date XX\/XX\/202X), from https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/tips-voor-een-last-minute-studentenkot-zoeken   <\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/bezichtiging-van-een-studentenkot\/\">Viewing student digs: checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/woningkwaliteitsnormen\/\">Housing quality standards according to legislation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/studentenkot-wetgeving-meest-gestelde-vragen\/\">Student dorm legislation: the most frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/de-ultieme-studentenkot-checklist\/\">The ultimate student dorm checklist: What should you bring?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Last minute studentenkot zoeken: Tips voor laatbeslissers\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=657947826841802878&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"775\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking next to a last minute student room? Don&#8217;t panic! With these tips, you can help yourself to still find a suitable student room. Last minute student room search: Tips for late deciders 1. Use all available channels Find a last minute student room by using all available channels: Introductory days. Local brokers. 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