So, you’ve planned your big career move to a new country and you’re excited about it. But how are you going to manage to move to a foreign country, rent an apartment, make new friends and succeed in your job?
Well… I like that through this article you will have your accommodation concerns covered, and the rest will be taken care of when you arrive in this amazing and vibrant cosmopolitan city.
Security must be a top priority, especially for foreigners visiting a new country.
The key to finding a safe and convenient place to stay is to follow a simple step-by-step approach and make sure you check off the essential safety requirements, and book your accommodation only after the B&B, guesthouse or apartment service meet those requirements. . To do this, I have formulated a simple security checklist to help you in your choice.
Checklist before reserving your apartment
• First, check organic search rankings, especially local search terms:
When looking for accommodation, look for some keywords that match and look for the properties that have a good presence on the first pages for the keywords you are interested in (good organic search rankings show that the company is trustworthy), make sure you know the difference between paid ads and organic listings (paid ads usually start at the top of a search page and are grouped together and have a different color than organic results)
• Quality and relevance of the Hotel Website:
A good, well-structured website is a positive sign, as it shows that there is an active effort on the part of the company, while a shabby or outdated one shows that the company is not very professional and this is likely to be reflected in their website. hotel or service apartments as well. Look for the freshness of the content, updated and relevant content is often a reflection of the establishment.
• Pay close attention to traveler reviews:
After shortlisting a few properties, search for them on various travel portals and you will be able to find reviews for each property. Trusted sites like Booking.com and Tripadvisor etc. are very careful about the veracity of the reviews and can provide honest information through the experiences of their users.
Tip: Look at the management responses to your reviews, especially the negative ones. A respectful and objective response is a good sign of a professional management that is attentive to the needs of its guests.
• Ensure the legitimacy of the establishment
Awards and certifications from local travel/tourism bodies are also very important, with the large number of new service apartments and guest houses coming up, it becomes very important to identify the legitimate ones.
• You must have Physical and Electronic security elements in your Department:
– The property must have 24/7 CCTV cameras connected to a central network. This feature ensures that the management/owner has an eye on the proceedings and also acts as a deterrent against any wrongdoing.
– 24-hour security guards must be present at the property, preferably English-speaking and from a certified security agency
– The property must have an electronic safe where you can store your valuables
– The hotel must have a concierge to help you with your requirements, in addition, the phone number of the owner or manager must also be available
– If you use a taxi, please make sure it is GPS enabled and the driver is registered with the hotel
Even if you are using a real estate agent to help you with your search, make sure they follow the guidelines above as well. I’m sure these tips will help you find a safe and hospitable place to stay the next time you visit a foreign country.
