Finally: it\u2019s time to start searching for your own apartment. You have a general idea of what you\u2019re looking for; you want one that fits your budget, is close to work\/school, and has a great air conditioning system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But you haven\u2019t narrowed down the specifics yet. Which features are most important to you? Once you figure that out, apartment hunting will be a lot easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s start by clarifying what we\u2019re talking about. An apartment amenity <\/strong>is a non-essential feature that makes your life more convenient or enjoyable. An apartment with all the right amenities is what separates an average suite from an incredible one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An amenity is not <\/em>an essential feature. Things like heating systems, bathrooms, and running water are not considered amenities in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Everyone has a different list of wants<\/em> and needs<\/em> in an apartment. For example, you might want <\/em>a place that\u2019s near a bus route (but you also don\u2019t mind walking if need be). <\/p>\n\n\n\n A tenant who drives a vehicle might not mind a longer drive; they\u2019re more interested in finding an apartment that has parking available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are a few amenities that might be at the top of your list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Who wants to haul their laundry to the nearest laundromat? If an apartment building has a washer and dryer on-site (or even better, in your suite), it saves you the time and hassle of traveling to wash your clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pool parties are a lot of fun. Go for a swim after a long day, or invite a few friends over to hang out together. Like the other amenities we\u2019ve listed, pools aren\u2019t a necessary <\/em>feature\u2014but they\u2019re a pretty great one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a place like Winnipeg, you might prefer an indoor pool; one that\u2019s outdoors will be out of use for half of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, it\u2019s hard to find the motivation to get to the gym. But it\u2019s a lot easier when the nearest fitness centre is located inside your apartment building. An on-site gym helps you build healthy habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a vehicle, a parking spot may be one of the amenities that you aren\u2019t willing to budge on. You need somewhere safe to park your car while you\u2019re at home. An indoor parking spot keeps your car warm in the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or, if you\u2019re a cyclist, you might be looking for a building with bike storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After a long day, it\u2019s nice to get outside and soak up some sunlight. A private courtyard area gives you a safe place to enjoy the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can\u2019t put a price on safety. Peace of mind will help you feel comfortable in your new home. If you\u2019re living on your own, a building with security cameras and a locked front door can give you a sense of safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you have some ideas about your wants and needs, the next step is listing your priorities. Maybe you can\u2019t afford a suite with everything <\/em>you want. Instead, try to list 2-3 amenities that you aren\u2019t<\/em> willing to compromise on. Amenities make apartments feel like home. Browse the hundreds of apartment listings at Globe Property Management. You can even filter results by amenities. Simply select the features you desire, and browse away! Click here<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Finally: it\u2019s time to start searching for your own apartment. You have a general idea of what you\u2019re looking for; you want one that fits your budget, is close to work\/school, and has a great air conditioning system. But you haven\u2019t narrowed down the specifics yet. Which features are most important to you? Once you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":482,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-481","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=481"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/481\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/482"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=481"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=481"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globepm.frstage.ca\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=481"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}On-Site or In-Unit Laundry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Swimming Pool<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Gym<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Parking Spot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Courtyard<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
24-Hour Security<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n