Tips to find the perfect student accommodation

When entering university life, you need to take a lot of important decisions, the most important being choosing the perfect accommodation for yourself. Deciding a university was the easy part, now comes the next big question: ‘Where am I going to live?’

There are multiple options to consider but deciding which is best suited and convenient for you is essential. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind during your accommodation hunt

1 BUDGET:

Looking for an accommodation option that suits your budget is the first and foremost thing you’ll need to consider. This will help you narrow down the options to whatever is not making a hole in your pocket. Considering you will most probably have a student budget with extra services and expenses that include food, amenities, etc. you need to be realistic. Don’t forget to inquire about financial assistance from your universities, such as Rent Assistance and Relocation Scholarship.

2 RESEARCH:

A key factor to accommodation hunting is researching about your living space and the area surrounding it. The location being the first big question as it can make a huge difference. It is important to think about the convenience of your accommodation. How far is the university if you choose to live outside campus? How well secured is the location at odd hours? One of your top priorities should be security systems. Whether your accommodation has security guards patrolling the grounds or there are secure keypad entry or fingerprint authentication or any form of security system, is all very important. Another aspect being, is it easily commutable? This being your first experience moving out of your family home and into your own space, comfort also plays quite a role. Having sorted on what you want from your room/house helps you narrow down your options easier. But research also means being thorough with each accommodation option before you make a decision. Which means attending open days and visiting accommodations, conversing with university housing advisers or housing agencies. Also showing up to rental inspections and having it checked thoroughly.

3 PROS AND CONS:

Looking at both sides of the coin always widen your aspects and gives you better clarity of what you want. As you keep narrowing down your options, don’t forget to weigh both the positive and negative sides.

4 BE ORGANISED:

This is the part where you have to stop being lazy and get going. Arranging accommodations is not an easy task, making organizational skills the key. First and foremost, do not leave rental searches until the month you start classes, making a hassled task. Submit your on-campus accommodation applications on time if you opt for it. If you are planning on living with your friends, make sure you all are on the same page especially the sharing of bond payment. In the end, don’t forget this is going to be an experience of a lifetime. Make it worth it.Our team at Student Letting Service can assist you in making all the right decisions and answer any questions you may have.