Tag: student accommodation
Don’t Lose your Deposit
Photo credit: Roger4336 If you want to move out of student accommodation and into your own place then you’re going to have to stump up a hefty deposit for the privilege. This will usually be the equivalent of six weeks’ rent, plus one month’s rent paid in advance. Although this might sound like a huge […]
A Guide to Finding Student Accommodation in London
Photo credit: HectortheBat There are a number of student accommodations to choose from in the London area, where demand for rooms is high. Students want to experience the vibrant nightlife and buzz of this multicultural city from a living environment that is comfortable and safe; today, there are more options than ever for finding accommodation […]
Setting up Some Ground Rules
Leaving home and moving into your first place on your own should be one of the most exciting times of your life. Of course, these days, your parents are still likely to be subsidising your rent, or slipping you the odd tenner and a bag of groceries every time you pop home, but that doesn’t […]
8 Questions to ask at a House Viewing
1. Is the flat furnished, or part-furnished? Rental properties will be fully furnished or – more likely – part-furnished or unfurnished. If you have your own furniture, you obviously won’t want to move into a place that’s furnished, or you’ll need to make arrangements with the landlord. Conversely, if you don’t have a bean, you’ll […]
