The first step in your journey to university is choosing your Loughborough student accommodation. This is one of the most important decisions you will make. It will determine how you adjust to life as a student starting from the moment you arrive. Before making a final decision, you need to consider location, space, and accreditation.
To help you choose the right student accommodation, we have compiled a list of 6 key points to look for.
Is your student home ideally situated?
You’ve made the decision to go to university in Loughborough. But where would you prefer to live? Before you start your search, ask yourself what is your ideal home for your studies.
Loughborough may not be the largest city, but it has many different areas. The city centre is where you should be if you want to be near all the action and nightlife or your primary campus is central. Although a house in the centre of town might seem appealing for entertainment, it will usually be more costly. You will get more for your money if you live outside the city. Living outside the city center will not only be more cost-effective, but it will also offer you plenty of restaurants, shops and other activities nearby. It’s easy to get around the city.
What is the available space?
Next, determine how much space is necessary. Is your bedroom spacious enough? Are you able to store all of your belongings in the bedroom? You may need to consider whether you will be sharing the property with a friend. Although the rooms may seem large and empty right now, think about when your room-mates will move in.
Although the photos and descriptions of your ideal student house might be perfect, you will not know if it is right for you. We now move on to the next point…
Before you sign, take a look at the property
Although it may seem obvious, you’d be amazed at how many students have finalised their student accommodation arrangements before even visiting the property. Make sure that you’ve visited the property at least once before you sign the agreement. This includes a trip to Loughborough. A professional accommodation provider can arrange a viewing for you before making your final decision.
You should inspect the property as much as possible. You should ensure that the property meets your needs and matches the descriptions and photos you have seen. You should ensure that there are no potential health risks and do not hesitate to ask questions.
Recognize hidden costs
Every landlord is not always in the best interest of their tenant. Many students will be moving out of their home and may be inexperienced or naive about how to arrange their accommodation. This can be a way for landlords to profit by concealing certain costs until an agreement is signed.
You should ensure that you understand exactly what is included in your rent for your property. Is your total rent inclusive of all bills, TV and broadband? Are there any additional fees that you have to pay? Don’t be afraid to ask if the inclusion of something is not mentioned. Luxury Student Homes offers an all-inclusive agreement so that all bills can be included in your rent.
Make sure your landlord protects your deposit
The law gives your landlord the right to protect your deposit. This must be done through a government-approved program. These schemes include MyDeposits, the Deposit Protection Service and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. After your agreement is concluded, you will receive your deposit as long as your terms have been followed, there has not been any damage to the property and all rent and bills were paid as agreed.
Contact us today if you are interested in a private viewing or more information.
