Obviously everyone’s needs and expectations are different, but here are some things that anyone looking for student accommodation should consider.
Security
The more secure a property, potentially the cheaper your contents insurance will be. Check with a few insurance companies what their minimum security requirements are before you start looking for a
house. Belvoir offer competitively priced bespoke student tenant insurance.
Noise
Many universities are situated in heavily populated cities where noise pollution is common. Even if you look around a house during a quiet time of day, try and think about anything that could potentially cause noise such as main roads, pubs or train tracks.
Furniture Check out what is provided so that you do not move in and find you need to purchase items, don’t forget the white goods too, fridges freezers washers etc
Plumbing
Don’t feel too embarrassed to have a go on the hot taps or to test the flush on the toilet, these are things you can’t live without so make sure everything’s up to scratch before you commit to anything.
Enough room?
If there are a few of you, make sure that there are enough toilets/showers/hobs to satisfy all of your needs. There’s nothing worse than having to queue for a shower when you’ve got 10 minutes until
your 9am lecture starts. Also communal living areas are important.
Location
Convenient? – How close is it to uni? To town? To the shops?
Transport – Are you near a bus stop or tram or train station? Would it be easy to get home at any time of day?
Difference in price A house that has all of the above nearby (usually an inner city house/flat) will probably be a lot more expensive than a house that is more out of the way. Think about what is important to you – some more rural universities will have accommodation options that are in more off the beaten track locations but that will offer a LOT more for your money.
If you are looking to rent for the duration of your university stay please get in touch with Belvoir the one stop specialists for letting and property management. For more information please call 0114 276 0462 or alternatively please email us at sheffield@belvoirlettings.com.
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