PG or Co-Living? 18 Questions to Ask Before Paying the Booking Amount

A PG can look inexpensive because furniture, housekeeping or meals appear bundled into one figure. The actual experience depends on the rules and exclusions behind that figure. Ask the same questions at every property so a bright lobby does not outweigh a poor contract or an overcrowded room.

Money and cancellation

1. What is the final monthly amount for this exact bed or room?
2. Which services are included and which are charged separately?
3. How is electricity calculated: included, fixed or metered?
4. What deposit and booking amount are required?
5. Which payments are refundable and under what timeline?
6. What are the lock-in, notice period and early-exit deductions?

The room you will actually receive

1. Is the shown room the allocated room or only a sample?
2. How many occupants share the bedroom and bathroom?
3. Is the bed, mattress, wardrobe and study space individually assigned?
4. Does the room have ventilation, mobile signal and enough charging points?
5. How often are common spaces and bathrooms cleaned?

Food, access and daily rules

1. Can you see a current meal menu and serving timings?
2. What happens when you miss a meal or travel for several days?
3. Are outside food, induction cooking or refrigerators allowed?
4. What are the entry, curfew and late-arrival rules?
5. What is the guest and visitor policy?
6. How are complaints, repairs and roommate changes handled?
7. Are CCTV, guards and fire exits present and maintained?

Spend ten minutes with current residents

When appropriate, ask a current resident about food consistency, water, internet at peak hours, deposit refunds and response time for repairs. One calm conversation often reveals the gap between the tour and ordinary life.