Converting your property to meet the housing needs of Scottsville's student hub

Converting your property to meet the housing needs of Scottsville's student hub

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Scottsville, once a quiet suburb perfect for raising a family, is becoming a bustling student hub. To meet the increasing demand for student housing near the university, many homeowners and buyers are turning their properties into student accommodation. 

Not only are property investors thriving from this trend, but student activity has directly had a positive impact on shopkeepers, laundromats, booksellers, and restaurants in Scottsville.

Accommodation in Scottsville is vital to university goers since it not only meets their living needs but also contributes to the preservation of student culture. It is essential for students to live in a safe and secure residential area during their term of study.

Because the majority of students who require accommodation are either international or from other parts of South Africa, most student residences should offer partial furnishings in the property. As a landlord, you must supply the basic furniture, such as a bed and mattress, a chair, a built-in desk or table, and a cupboard. There should also be shared amenities such as a kitchen and bathroom.

Let's look at what else your property needs to entice students to reside there:

• High-speed Internet access

In today's technological world, a student residence demands continual internet connectivity. Many courses are now delivered online, and with the growth of video conferencing systems like Zoom, the necessity of a good internet connection is more important than ever. 

The speed and quality of internet connectivity a student receives at your property can have a significant influence on the length of their stay. It can also have an impact on their general attitude toward the unit and you as the property owner. The better the internet connection, the happier the learner.

• Outlets for electronics

Smartphones and laptop computers are only the beginning of the technologies needed for modern student life. Students require adequate outlets to charge all of their wireless devices, as well as additional outlets for vital equipment such as hair dryers and straighteners. 

If you're thinking about improving your property's student appeal, try installing USB ports so they can charge their phones without having to use an adaptor. There can never be too many power outlets in a student housing complex.

• A microwave 

During their time at university, students will have a busy schedule from studying to socialising. Cooking, on the other hand, frequently comes to the bottom of the list of things to do. Because of its ease, microwaves are used to prepare just about any meal. Even if they live on takeout, students will need to reheat their meals at some point. 

Adults may dismiss them as insignificant but a nice microwave may be a major selling feature for a student looking for a place to live. 

• Parking space

Students often demand an accessible and secure parking space because their mode of transportation is essential for returning home and to campus. This availability can play a significant role in a student's choice to pick your property. If your rental property meets the demands of the student, you will be sure to have a long-term tenant.

A rental home converted into a student house in Scottsville can be an excellent investment. You may need to make some changes to your property, but there will always be a demand for student housing as long as there is a university nearby. Get in touch with Seeff today if you need more information on the property market in Scottsville.

Author: Seeff