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The Accommodation Hunt

 

Searching for accommodation can be difficult for new students. The deciding factors will be location and budget; however consideration should be given to the student’s personality. Everybody has different needs when it comes to living space. Some people are happy to share a room, while others need their own space. You might be looking for a party house or for a house where you can study and get a good night’s sleep. You’ll also have to consider whether you want to cook for yourself, whether you value independence or home comforts and whether you want to live with other students or find your own place.It is best to start the accommodation hunt with the college accommodation officer in your chosen college.

 

Lodgings/digs mean renting a room in a family house, meals are provided by the family. However this can be restrictive in terms of having friends over or having access to laundry facilities, on the other hand you don’t have to worry much about cooking and cleaning

 

Renting may be more sociable in sharing with others but can be more difficult to budget for bills. Questions to consider when renting include

How much is the deposit and do I need to pay rent in advance? (Get a receipt for any money paid at the start).

What are the conditions for getting my deposit back?

What happens if one flat mate leaves? Will we have to pay their rent? Who will be responsible for finding a new person?

How much notice do you have to give before leaving?

Who do I contact if I have a problem?

Can we make any amendments to the house (like putting a nail in the wall to hang a picture)?

 

On-Campus may provide the best of both worlds; this may appear to be the more expensive option but can balance out over the year. On campus student accommodation are normally self-contained villages or buildings.

They should have everything you need nearby (shops, launderettes, bars!) and be easily reached from the university or college.

Ask about the deposit conditions. A deposit is a lump sum of money (often one month’s rent) that you are asked to pay to cover any damage to the accommodation while you live there.

 

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