FINDING ACCOMMODATION IN BRUSSELS: HELPFUL
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FINDING ACCOMMODATION IN BRUSSELS: HELPFUL
EPHEC FINDING ACCOMMODATION IN BRUSSELS: HELPFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS Information on accommodation: Mr Frédéric Simonis, International Office E-mail: [email protected] Tel.: +32.2.775.97.75 What the International Office can do for you: We will refer to relevant websites where you can look for accommodation. We can help you if you experience problems because of language barriers (newspaper ads, phone calls in French, etc.) when you have arrived in Brussels at EPHEC. We may sometimes be able to put you in touch with EPHEC students who wish to rent their own room/apartment while going abroad or with former Erasmus students. Important advice: Please note that the housing situation in Brussels is difficult and it takes some time and effort to secure your accommodation. We therefore invite you to start your research the soonest possible when your Erasmus nomination is confirmed. We advise you to budget with a rent from EUR 300 to 500 per month depending on location and standard. A deposit is required from most landlords and is normally 2 month’s rent for a room and for an apartment. If possible, check out the room or apartment personally. You can also ask if an EPHEC contact can help you check the room. Use the Facebook forum created for your semester. You should never send money via Western Union or other private money transfer institutions. Use only authorised banks for transferring money and ask the landlord to send identification details – e.g. a copy of a passport. You should always sign a contract with your landlord. Study the contract carefully and be sure to check deadlines for how to give notice. If you have any doubt or question about the contract, feel free to contact Mr Simonis or any person who is able to help you. Suggestions to where you can look for accommodation: 1. Contact international students who are currently studying at EPHEC (we can give you the list and contact). Maybe you can take over their accommodation when they leave. 2. Search for accommodation by using the websites below. You should prepare yourself by using the mini dictionary and getting acquainted with the Brussels area (see enclosed map): www.vlan.be / www.kot.be / www.brukot.be / www.immoweb.be / www.bdlf.be / www.inforjeunes.be / www.bruxelles-j.be/ www.bdlf.be/ www.housinganywhere.com/ The Flemish student organisation “Quartier Latin” offers a useful data base of so-called “kots” (student rooms in Flemish dialect) on www.qlb.be (info in Dutch). EPHEC FINDING ACCOMMODATION IN BRUSSELS: HELPFUL INFORMATION AND LINKS Temporary accommodation for student trainees is proposed on www.traineesinbrussels.be . 3. These websites are in French and Dutch but may still be helpful. Please use the dictionary to check out the rental offers and ask the International Office if you need help with the French language. 4. Please check below in the “Mini French/English dictionary” if you need help. Real estate mini-dictionary French word Annonce Description Caution Loyer Appartement, kot Zone, quartier À vendre À louer propriétaire Code postal/ville Type d’appartement Chambre(s) Taille, superficie Type de location Durée de location Caution à payer avant d’emménager Chercher Meubles Meublé Charges (gaz, électricité, etc) exclues Charges (gaz, électricité, etc) inclues Salon, pièce de séjour Chambre à coucher Fille Garçon English word Ad Description Deposit Rent Apartment, student room Area For sale For rent Landlord, owner Postcode/town Type of apartment Room(s) Size (number of square meters) Form of renting Period of renting Deposit to be paid before moving in search furniture furnished with payments for gas, electricity, etc gas, electricity, etc, included living room bedroom girl boy Logement à partager Shared accommodation Chambre à partager à deux Shared bedroom Virement bancaire Bank transfer Date d’arrivée/de départ Arrival/departure date Nombre de personne(s) Number of person(s) Fumeur/non fumeur Smoker/ non smoker