How to choose the right PG accommodation?
Increasing number of people today migrate to metros as well as Tier-II cities every year in search of better education and employment opportunities. This has resulted in sprouting up of many buildings providing Paying Guest (PG) accommodation. There is a rising demand for such accommodation particularly among the young migrant population. Consistent appreciation in rentals for such accommodation is, thus, inevitable.
Even though there is no dearth for such accommodation in major as well as Tier-II cities, choosing an appropriate one is a cumbersome task and it should be carried out with utmost caution. This will prevent you from going through considerable difficulty later on as a result of making a wrong choice. There are various steps that you should follow while selecting a suitable PG accommodation.
· Budget:
The basic criteria that you should employ while selecting a suitable PG accommodation is the budget range within which you are looking. Besides, you should also have a preference for the locality that you intend to take up a PG accommodation. There should be a trade-off between your locality preference and your budget. This will enable you to narrow down your search and make an appropriate decision based on both these factors.
· Connectivity:
After you have chosen the locality of your preference, you should ensure that this locality offers good connectivity to areas in the vicinity as well as to other areas in the city. Moreover, it should be easily accessible to the main road in that locality. In case you are a student or employee, the most important aspect to consider is whether your PG is in the vicinity of your educational institution or office, whichever the case might be. Besides, you should also consider the transport facilities available in the area in case you do not have a vehicle.
· Infrastructure:
Even though not of primary importance, the social and physical infrastructure that the locality offers should also be considered while choosing a PG accommodation. This will include the proximity to facilities like hospitals, shopping centers, entertainment zones, parks etc. Besides, you should also consider its proximity to other important facilities like gym, restaurants, banks, ATMs, medical stores etc, based on your requirement.
· Amenities:
Access to important amenities like water and electricity supply, telephone lines, Internet connectivity as well as mobile towers is also important while choosing a PG accommodation.
· Security:
It is also important to take into consideration the security that the locality offers in terms of being crime-free. There should also be a police station in the vicinity which is easily approachable. Besides, there should be sufficient security features that the PG provides. Moreover, it is also imperative that you choose your PG room-mates carefully.
