Question 1

What does Utility cover when I rent an apartment in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

Utility is the monthly cost of water, electricity, heating, garbage and wastewater, security, internet and cable, and other miscellaneous expenses. Some landlords will include all of these costs in the rent and require the tenant to pay them together.

Question 2

Can I arrive in Surrey and see the house before I decide to sign?

Accepted Answer

Try not to do so. It is better to move in right after you arrive in the Canada. Then, the closer to the start of the school year, the higher the rent and the less good properties are available around the school. Therefore, students should decide when to sign a contract according to their actual situation.

Question 3

What are the features of Surrey Student Housing?

Accepted Answer

Student, visiting student, or student&#x27;s family only: clear and uniform check-in and check-out times; generally 12 months, rarely less than 5 months.

Question 4

What are the different types of apartments for rent in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

There are fewer student apartments in Surrey that are rented exclusively to students, there will be some general apartments, most of them will be occupied by white-collar workers and the like, and the people are more mixed. In Surrey, there are more condo types. Condo is a kind of  condominium. Generally speaking, the living room belongs to you, but the surrounding floor space, belonging to the public, Condo room type to a one-bedroom, two-bedroom, one-bedroom and three-bedroom is more common, the rent is relatively speaking a little expensiv.

Question 5

Can I rent an apartment in Surrey and have a pet on the sly?

Accepted Answer

No, you cannot. Some students may think of getting a cat or dog on the sly, but it is not recommended to violate the contract because it is bad for your credit and you may face fines.

Question 6

When I rent an apartment in Surrey, can I get out of the lease at any time after signing it?

Accepted Answer

Generally speaking, once a lease is signed, it is effective immediately and cannot be terminated early by either party to the lease.
Under Canada law, if a tenant signs a long-term lease, they are responsible for the rent for the entire term of the lease, and the landlord has the right to require the tenant to pay all the rent even if they move out.

Question 7

How big is student housing in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

According to uhomes database, student apartments or student flats in Surrey are usually around 21m² to 23.5

Question 8

What are the factors to consider before renting an apartment in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

Before renting an apartment, you should first understand your accommodation needs, including the area you are renting, the distance and time to and from school, the budget cost, and whether you are sharing an apartment.
After deciding on your needs, it is recommended that students spend some time researching the security situation in the area they have chosen. You can visit the relevant local websites to check the safety factor of the area, and if it is an area with a high crime rate, it is best not to choose to live there.
When looking at properties, pay attention to the availability of amenities around the community, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitals, pharmacies, restaurants, banks, etc..
You should also pay attention to what living goods are provided by the landlord, whether they can meet your daily needs, and what additional things you need to buy. If you plan to find a roommate to share a room, you must discuss these issues with your roommate in advance to avoid conflicts in the future.

Question 9

What list of documents do I need to keep when booking my Surrey accommodation through uhomes?

Accepted Answer

There are three mandatory documents to be submitted by a student while booking accommodation with uhomes. It includes： 
1. Statement of Accounts in your name 
2. Valid Passport 
3. A letter of confirmation from your concerned university

Question 10

When do I usually start applying for rentals to study in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

The time to start looking for an apartment varies from school to school depending on local housing habits, market availability, and individual needs. The start time for new students and current students is also different. For new students, you will usually start looking for an apartment after you have received your acceptance letter or have decided to come to the area, usually in April or May. We recommend that you apply and sign up for an apartment after you have officially received your I20 form. A large number of new students come to the Canada. early and see the apartments in the area before deciding to sign up. Older students, i.e. current students, have a more spread out time to find an apartment. Some schools have older students who usually start signing for apartments in the first semester (fall) for the next academic year, but most older students usually start looking for apartments in the spring semester.

Student Housing in Surrey

Pacific Park Apartments

Hillside Place

Gateway Place

Cedartree Village

Imperial Parkside

Ashley Court

Regent Place Apartments

Mainstreet Estates

Townhouse King George

Greenwood Gardens