Having a place to live is one of
the most important things for anyone. Unfortunately, this can become a real
issue to deal with for college students or young professionals whose schools or
places of work are too far from their houses.
A lot of these college students
and young professionals find themselves looking for residence options when they
are starting school or work in a different place that is quite far from their
homes. Below are some of the usual choices nowadays.
·
Buy a condo. For the
more privileged families, buying a condo in the Philippines is one of
the first options. This is true especially for college students whose condo
units are bought for them by their parents. The parents usually consider the
condo unit purchase as an investment since such condos are often in convenient
locations and the unit would usually command a steep price after some time.
·
Rent a condo/apartment. If
you do not have the resources yet to buy a Philippine property such as a
condo, the next best thing is to rent one.
There are plenty of apartments located near universities and other
popular commercial areas. You just need to learn how to look for them because
not all apartments with vacancies would post notices or advertisements. Check
out bulletin boards and advertisements in the area.
·
Share an apartment. Renting
an apartment near commercial areas can be expensive too, especially if the
establishments nearby are quite popular. Those located near universities
especially, are quite pricey since they offer a convenient choice for students
as well as teachers. A good solution to this is to share an apartment or condo
unit with someone. A friend, classmate, or coworker who also goes to school or
work in the same area might be interested in sharing an apartment so ask your
network of family and friends for anyone willing to be your condo-mate.
·
Stay in a dormitory. Among
the most affordable residence options are dormitories. Many universities offer dormitories
for their students and teachers and these are popular among them. Although
getting fewer these past few years, there are still dormitories in a lot of
areas in Metro Manila, particularly near schools and universities. However,
keep in mind that some of these dormitories have stricter conditions such as
number of guests you may invite, electrical appliances you may bring with you,
and a curfew.
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