Paying Guest (PG) accommodation or an independent house are the two most popular types of residential formats among students and working professionals. Regardless of what city you are in, both have advantages and disadvantages.
Finding rented accommodation in a new city can be difficult, especially for young people who have few options other than renting a Paying Guest accommodation or an independent house. Most students and single working professionals look for low-cost options that include amenities like cable TV, food, and a refrigerator. While paying guest accommodations provide all of these benefits at a competitive price, there are additional restrictions that may put you off. Independent houses provide greater mobility; however, they may be more expensive than the former. This is a decision that many of you will have to make when looking for a rental home. Here are a few factors to consider when deciding which of the two is best for you.
What is best for you – PG or Independent House?
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Rent:
One of the most significant benefits of staying in a PG is that they are less expensive in terms of rent than independent houses. Furthermore, it is cost-effective because all expenses and risks are shared. Independent homes, on the other hand, are more expensive because they are larger. Families prefer them in general, and bachelors may choose to live in a group so that the overall cost is shared.
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Social Security:
It is always preferable for a single renter to live in a PG because you receive social security benefits. Even in an emergency, you have people around you who can assist you. Furthermore, you will have more time for your studies/job because you will not have to do household chores.
This is also a better option in view of the post-COVID-19 scenario, as societies are focusing more on sanitization and hygiene facilities, as well as taking all possible precautions to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Tenants in an independent house, on the other hand, are responsible for their own security.
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Ready-to-use facilities:
Most PGs provide amenities such as cable TV, refrigerators, and geysers, among others, which means you won’t have to spend extra money on these items, unlike in an independent house. Some PGs even have wi-fi so that students or working professionals can connect to the internet for work. In an independent setup, tenants are responsible for getting all furniture and other amenities, which incurs an additional cost.
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Maintenance:
It is difficult for today’s fast-paced city dwellers to carve out time for household chores. They don’t have time to spare because they are too preoccupied with their studies or part-time jobs. Renting a PG may be a better option for them because the owner provides all necessary services, from cleaning the house to maintaining switchboards or other electrical items. The independent house does not provide the luxury of a PG, and in most cases, tenants must bear the cost of maintenance.
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Food
Most PGs provide breakfast and dinner every day, and the cost is included in the rent. This saves the tenants the time and effort of cooking and cleaning. Utensils are also provided by the landlord. Those living in the independent house, as opposed to PG, have two options: cook for themselves or hire a cook. This is added to the tenants’ monthly expenses.
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Payments
If you stay in a PG, you won’t have to worry about paying your electricity, water, or internet bills. Tenants in AC rooms, on the other hand, must pay an additional electricity fee. This is not the case with an independent house, where all of these fees are separate.
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Restrictions
One disadvantage of living in a PG is the number of obstacles and restrictions imposed on tenants by the landlord, particularly in a girls’ PG. There are time limits for entering and exiting. Aside from that, there are restrictions on inviting friends and family members and arranging social gatherings, which are not present in an independent house. A family member is permitted to stay in some PGs but at an additional cost.
Because the landlord assumes no responsibility for anything, an independent house has no restrictions. There is no time limit for entering or leaving the property, and anyone you know is welcome to stay in your apartment. An independent house also allows for social gatherings and parent visits.
Now considering these points, it could be clearly stated that PGs are a better option any day. But, if you’re an individual who likes personal space and like to live alone you can opt for an individual house. There are three advantages that we would like to bring to your notice. If you’re an individual and like being alone, you can surely have a look at these benefits.
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You have your own space:
You are no longer restricted to a bedroom for privacy and storage. When you live alone, your entire home becomes your personal bubble. You are free to do whatever you want, whenever you want. You are free to arrange items wherever you want and decorate to your heart’s content. Do you want to add a craft table to the kitchen or a clothing rack to the living room? Take a chance. You have complete control over the space.
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It’s liberating:
You are the master of your domain. Your decisions are all final. When you live alone, you assume additional responsibilities. You may need to learn how to do tasks that someone else in your household used to do, such as budgeting, cooking, and minor repairs. This can be an ideal situation for developing life skills and learning to trust yourself.
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You learn more about yourself:
A person who lives alone allows gets to spend time with themselves without being influenced by others. This is when you can really pay attention to where you are, what you need, and what brings you real joy.
FLH offers single, twin, and triple sharing rooms in their PG in Ahmedabad. If you like an individualistic approach like, FLH has single rooms available for you. FLH also offers PG in Navrangpura. If you are a people person, you can opt for twin or triple sharing rooms.
