Living on your own? Check out the checklist!

There are a lot of pros and cons to list when you decide to live on your own. What's involved and are you really ready? Check out the checklist here!

1. Start gathering your stuff you need

You need (new) gear, of course. It's best to start early with this. Think about tableware, for example. You can ask for this for your birthday. But you can also think of practical things, such as: towels, a garbage can, a coffee maker et cetera.

2. Register with several housing associations

This is important because many of these types of organizations evaluate your application based on how long you have been enrolled. Simply put, the people who have been registered the longest are the first to qualify for a place. So the sooner you enroll, the sooner you will find your own place through this route. For example, register at Kamernet.

3. Take out insurance as soon as you find a home

You can start with the most important ones, namely: health, liability and household insurance. What is it? 🤔

• Health Insurance - When you turn 18 you are no longer automatically co-insured with your parents' health insurance. You will then need your own health insurance. Look for insurers that offer special packages for young people or students.
• Liability insurance - This pays for the damage you accidentally do to other people or their belongings.
• Contents insurance - This is useful because it insures you against fire, water damage or if your belongings are stolen.

4. Energy Contract

Of course, you will also have to get an energy contract. Because yes, you will have to cook your meals eventually. Or are you going to order something every day? You can compare gas and electricity through this website. Who knows, you might find a good offer!

5. Create a budget

If you start living on your own, then suddenly expenses that you didn't have before are around the corner. Groceries, your phone bill, you know the drill. It's nice to make an overview of these. Make a calculation of the total costs you will incur, such as rent, insurance, subscriptions, and so on. Then try to estimate how much you will spend on transportation, food, household goods. That way you can figure out what amount is realistic to save. Want more savings tips? Then check out this blog.