Go Further With Housing

It can sometimes feel like there’s so much to think about when it comes to student housing, especially if this is the first time you’ve rented a property. Here are a few useful tips, to help you think about your financial wellbeing in student housing.

Set a budget before you start searching. The Money Support Unit have lots of advice, including a budget sheet. o To search for a house, visit . All of the registered landlords have committed to the Student Housing Office’s conditions.
When choosing a house, think about whether you can afford it, and find out the rental payment dates. Do they coincide with your student loan, for example? Sometimes the first rental payment is required in the summer, so you may need to prepare for this.
- Take time to get to know your friends before deciding whether to live with them.
- Check that the property actually exists!
- Be wary of accommodation adverts on social media.
- have some useful tips on protecting yourself from rental fraud.
- You can also check that your landlord has registered with .
We would usually advise against making any payments or signing any contracts until you have viewed the property and made sure that it is suitable for your needs.
Only sign a contract when you are sure that you will require the accommodation, as contracts are legally binding. Read it carefully, and also on our Studentpad website.

How much is the deposit, and when does it need to be paid? Students often pay their deposit when signing the contract, which could be many months before actually moving in. You may need to pay next year’s deposit before you have received this year’s deposit back, so you may need to budget for this.
Make sure your landlord protects your deposit in a .
For tips on getting your deposit back, check out our .

Depending on your contract, you may have utility bills to pay. Even if they’re included in the rent, don’t forget to check if there is a cap in your contract.
Think about how you might budget for any energy bill price increases. There are loads of ways that you might be able to save money on your energy bills – consider switching relevant appliances off standby, turning off lights, washing at lower temperatures, avoid overfilling the kettle. The have plenty more ideas, including . Citizens’ Advice can also help you to .
Full time university students are exempt from paying council tax. If needed, you can obtain a certificate of registration.
Don’t forget to check whether you need a and consider contents insurance too.

Get in touch with the Student Housing Office if you need further guidance, and check out the advice and useful links on our website

When choosing a house one of the most important things that you can do is check that the property actually does exist, and if you're unsure or you're wary, please contact the Student Housing Office at the University.
Set a budget before you start searching the Money Support Unit have a lot of support and advice on that, including a budget sheet.
When choosing a house as well, it's really important to make sure that you can afford it, and that you can follow with rent schedules.
Sometimes, a lot of landlords will put a payment through in the summertime, so you gotta make sure that you're preparing for that with your budget.
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