| Selecting the right PG Accommodation. | | | | be a criteria on top of the list. |
| Ok, let us make this short and simple. Here are some | | | | • Amenities – Make a list of what you want, |
| simple tips for your reference... | | | | don’t availability of water, power, hot-water |
| • Location - If you are looking at something close | | | | geyser, fans etc in your list, because this is the most |
| to your college, office etc – mark the suburbs | | | | discomfiting part of the whole arrangement. Ask for |
| you would like to stay in. For example, if you are | | | | laundry and cleaning facilities, basic hygiene and |
| working in say Bangalore and your office is in | | | | convenience helps. |
| Sarjapur outer Ring Road, then you can mark – | | | | • Restrictions – Talk to your land-owner and |
| HSR Layout, Koramangala, Airport Road, Marathahalli, | | | | check the conditions and restrictions, if they are too |
| Brook Fields etc as the right place to stay. | | | | many, you might want to think twice. Typical |
| • Safe & Secure place – Look for a place | | | | restrictions include partying, noise levels etc. Those |
| which is easily accessible from the main or arterial | | | | are aspects, which you obviously need to adhere to. |
| roads. Especially if your PG has a nice and secure | | | | Often PGs don’t have pets, if you have one, |
| compound wall, it really helps. If you are a lady | | | | make it clear up-front. If the place offers breakfast, |
| ensure that your PG place is not lost in intricate | | | | dinner etc, then ensure that you have a good |
| by-lanes. However, be careful not to select a place | | | | understanding of what is provided, this tends to be |
| bang on the road, the disturbance from traffic will | | | | the most contentious issue often. |
| not give you a peaceful sleep. You may also want to | | | | • Rent – A locality more or less offers |
| look into dog menace, some neighborhoods are | | | | standard rentals, unless the place you are selecting |
| infested and you might find it difficult to go early in | | | | offers amenities which are high end. Typically, upscale |
| the mornings and return late nights. | | | | locality, with single accommodation and great menu |
| • Community & Privacy – A PG is a home | | | | tends to be costlier. If you are looking for long-term, |
| away from home, you need the warmth of a good | | | | you can always negotiate the rent, but then you will |
| community who you can establish some social | | | | have to commit the same in the rental / lease |
| connections, but at the same time, ensure that you | | | | agreement. If you are in a transferable job, it is |
| have your privacy. Check your room-mate out, likes, | | | | better to commit short-term and keep extending the |
| dislikes, hobbies, quiet-time etc. If it is a single stay, | | | | contract, but then the rentals typically tend to be |
| ensure that you have your own room which has | | | | high. |
| good lighting and ventilation. | | | | • References – Ensure you speak to your |
| • Convenience – Often bachelors, singles and | | | | friends, potential room-mates or earlier tenants to |
| couples, don’t cook. So you might want to | | | | ensure that you are taking the right place. Speak to |
| check out for neat and clean restaurants near by. | | | | the land-owner to give you the contacts. This is the |
| Bachelor mess in the vicinity is a good indicator of a | | | | best advice we can give. |
| lot of PGs around the area. Figure out if there are | | | | Good luck...Happy Renting!!! |
| home delivery outlets. Besides restaurants, check out | | | | Published on |
| gas-station, post-office, nearness to auto-stand, | | | | Content and logos belong to the respective owners |
| bus-stop. You might travel once in a while, nearness | | | | as appropriate. |
| to railway station, bus stations and airport may not | | | | |