Top Tips For Students New To Renting Student Accommodation Plymouth W Top Tips For Students New To Renting Student Accom
Having a room in halls in your first year helps smooth the transition
from all the ease of living at home to living independently. But you
may now be looking for student accommodation Plymouth wide
for your second year, so here are three handy hints.
First, register with a professional agency. Anyone can become a landlord – there’s
no accreditation required. Most private landlords are fair and honest, but a few
unscrupulous ones don’t care about their tenants’ welfare. Protect yourself by
finding an experienced, well-established letting agency. One specialising in
Plymouth University student accommodation is even better. They’ll understand
student needs better than general lettings agencies.
Second, know your neighbourhood: view property in locations that
are convenient for your lifestyle. Living too far from lectures, friends
or nightlife can make life miserable, not to mention expensive for
transport. Last, check what’s included and what’s not.
That means whether utilities, WiFi and TV licence are covered by your
monthly rent, as well as whether you’ll need to supply your own vacuum
cleaner, microwave and so on. These hidden costs can make student
accommodation Plymouth wide more expensive than you expect.