First own apartment – What do I need to consider?
Leaving home and moving into your first apartment is a milestone for many people. Whether you’re starting university or training, you’re suddenly responsible for rent, contracts, furniture, cooking, cleaning… and your own well-being.
Sounds like a lot? It is – but above all, it’s an exciting new start. We’ll show you what you should look out for when you’re standing on your own two feet for the first time – and why an apartment with smartments student takes a lot of the worry off your shoulders.
The first apartment – more than just a place to live
When you live on your own for the first time, many things are new. You are suddenly the tenant, provider, cleaner and financial manager all in one. The first few weeks are exciting – but also challenging.
Many people underestimate this:
- How much organization is involved (contracts, re-registration, insurance)
- How expensive equipment and furnishings can be
- How time-consuming furniture assembly and errands are
- How important location and the Internet are for everyday life
Tip: If you opt for a well thought-out housing solution right from the start, you will have more time and energy for university, training and new friendships.
What you should look out for in your first apartment
Here is an overview of important criteria for students and trainees:
Furnishing
Furnishing costs time, money and nerves. A fully furnished apartment not only saves you from having to move house with a van, but also from having to set up IKEA furniture on a Sunday evening.
smartments student advantage:
Bed, desk, wardrobe, kitchenette, bathroom – everything included.
Costs & contracts
Utilities such as electricity, heating, water and internet can quickly become a cost trap – especially if you are living alone for the first time.
smartments student advantage:
All-inclusive rent: You pay a fixed price. Period. Of course, this also applies to WLAN.
Location & connection
Your new home should have good public transport connections and be as close as possible to your university or training center – otherwise you’ll be wasting time and money every day.
smartments student Advantage:
All locations are close to the university or have excellent connections.
The emotional aspect: standing on your own two feet
Your first home is more than just a change of location – it’s a symbol of the next stage of your life. You learn:
- Taking personal responsibility
- organize your everyday life
- find your own style
- and know yourself better
It won’t always go perfectly – but you will grow with it.
Why smartments student is the perfect start for your first own apartment
smartments student is specially designed for students and trainees – in other words, for you. Instead of ending up in the chaos of shared flats or overpriced one-room apartments, here you get:
- No castings, no mass viewings
- Fully furnished apartments
- All-inclusive rental (incl. WLAN)
- Central location with good connections
- No stress with furniture or technology
- Flexible rental periods with predictability
Simply move in and arrive – the rest is already done.