First apartment checklist – What students and trainees really need
Moving into your first home is a very special moment for many people – especially at the start of a new stage in life: studying or training. Finally out of the parental home and into your first own four walls. But as exciting as it is, it also means making lots of decisions, planning lots of purchases and organizing a lot.
So that you don’t lose track of things in your new surroundings, here is a practical checklist for your first apartment – especially for students and trainees. And if you want to save yourself a lot of stress: with a smartments student apartment, you are on the safe side – because most of the arrangements have already been made.
First apartment as a student or trainee: what can you expect?
Moving into your first home is more than just moving furniture. Especially during training or studies, you have little time (and often little budget) to take care of furnishings, contracts and equipment.
It is therefore helpful to ask yourself the following questions:
- How much can you spend each month?
- What equipment do you really need?
- Is the apartment furnished?
- Are service charges and internet included?
- How far is it to the university or vocational school?
Tip: With an apartment at smartments student you can tick off many of these questions: You get a fully furnished apartment with all-inclusive rent (incl. electricity, water, heating & internet) – and live close to the university or with good connections to the vocational school.
Checklist: What do you need in your first apartment?
Many online checklists are long – but not everything is really relevant for students or trainees. Here you can see what you need – and what you can save with smartments student:
Kitchen
| Object | smartments student |
| Microwave | available |
| Hob | available |
| Refrigerator | available |
| Plates, cutlery, pans | bring along |
| Kettle, toaster | optional |
Bathroom
| Object | smartments student |
| Shower & WC | available |
| Mirror cabinet | available |
| Shower curtain, bath rug | optional |
| Towels & toiletries | bring along |
Living & Sleeping
| Object | smartments student |
| Bed with mattress | available |
| Desk & chair | available |
| Closet & storage space | available |
| Lamps & Curtains | Partly |
The advantage of smartments student: You don’t have to set up a bed or lug furniture around – you can simply move in and concentrate on your studies or training straight away.
Organizational tasks: You shouldn’t forget this!
Even if a lot of things are already taken care of at smartments student, there are still a few things you need to do:
- Registration with the residents’ registration office
- Register for broadcasting fee (also in shared flat or single apartment)
- Check household contents insurance
- Contact your health insurance company when you move
Advantage with smartments student: You don’t have to worry about your internet contract or TV connection with smartments student. It’s all included in your rent.
What makes living cozy (but is not absolutely necessary)
After moving in, you naturally want to feel comfortable. These things will quickly and easily make your apartment more homely:
- Plants & small decorations
- Cushions & blankets
- Fairy lights or small floor lamp
- Kitchen utensils to suit your taste
Tip: Even if a lot of things are already there, you can personalize your apartment in just a few simple steps.
Why smartments student makes many things easier
For students and trainees in particular, getting their first apartment is often a challenge. smartments student offers you an all-round carefree solution:
- All-inclusive rent – without hidden additional costs
- Fully furnished & modernly equipped
- Internet flat rate included
- Good location to the university or vocational school
- No furniture shopping, no stress
Conclusion: you are well prepared with the checklist
Your first apartment during your training or studies is a big step – this checklist will help you stay on top of things. It’s even easier with an apartment at smartments student: you get everything you need and can concentrate on the essentials – your new life.