The Student Room - Student Accommodation

Top floor or bottom?

ashglynn — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:16 GMT

Is it better to get a room on the bottom or right at the top? Is there any differences?

Derby Accommodation!

valimai — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:11 GMT

We have a spare room going in our student house on Pybus Street, which is the street that Markeaton campus is on. Literally a one-minute walk to the campus.

Halls of Residence - LOCAL Student

TheGreenwood — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:20:51 GMT

I'm in the same situation, I've firmed computer science at Newcastle. I applied for my accommodation and got the same email. How far away from the uni do you live?

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Post pictures of your dorm room!

tintin95 — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:43:22 GMT

Any pics of the Kingston University halls?

Cost of living

lozzielizzie — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:32:50 GMT

Am going to be on 50 a week, 30 food, 20 extras. But I budget for other things as a monthly cost. Example phone,fuel, sports. I got one off cost such as rent, car insurance/tax/service/not, tv licence, parking permit.

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Smoking on campus

pineappleq — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:45:02 GMT

My question is: can students smoke on campus? Are there any rooms for smokers? Is that allowed in uni of sheffield?
:D

Short term london accomdation help!

Origami Bullets — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:52 GMT

Could you ask around (ask the study abroad office!) and see if anyone you know who is going away in the other semester is in the same predicament? That way you could swap at Christmas.

One issue you are going to have with studios is that any AST made out for less than 6 months is, by law, invalid.

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Accommodation needed in Perth-Scotland

airduke — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:45:38 GMT

Hello,

Could anyone suggest me how to get cheap rooms or sharing apartments in Perth?

Accomodation available Wolverhampton city. Rooms available. Cool students wanted.

NP Homes — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:17:37 GMT

Hi guys,

I have house available close to the Victoria suites in Wolverhampton and 5 minutes from Wolverhampton university main campus.

If your looking for a room or know someone that is this year please let me know.

For further details see the add below.

Sparerooms.co.uk
#2378634

Or give me a shout.

Neil
07720603710

Cosmo/sanctuary students accommodation, changing my payment options

SophieSmall — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:19:46 GMT

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Originally Posted by Origami Bullets

If they do change your payment options, then how much week you have to live off? I'm not convinced that you will have enough even then.

They may not let you cancel. If that is the case, then you week have to get job and chalk this up to experience.

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If they don't let me change my payment option I will have £25 a week for the first four months, then £70 for the following three and then £200 for the final 3 months. If they do let me change it I'll have a steady £90 a week for the whole year. And I'm going to LJMU which is not a very good area for part time jobs :/

second year student, should i live in halls?

SugarPuddle — Sun, 19 May 2013 20:19:12 GMT

This may be a bit late or irrelevant now but due to my illness, I was offered to stay on campus for the next year. I struggled to find people to live with and then recently I did find people to live with and whilst we get on, we rarely speak and we're staying in a house with an agency which isn't very good (takes them ages to do any fixtures, lots of hidden fees) and I don't know how well I will get on with any of the people in the house. Saying this though, it means I'm covered for next summer (even though I can just move in with randomners in town or stay on campus over the summer) and it means I am close to town and close to my friends living round the corner from me. However, I don't know if it's worth living in town living with people I hardly get on with just for the sake of living in town, when I could live near my lecture halls and the library and be able to do my work efficiently instead of worrying about bills and risky agencies. Then in third year I can live with people I actually get on with well that had already sorted housing before I met them.

Usually if you're put on campus for a second year, they will accommodate you with postgraduates, other health students or reps. Plus you can sort of live the life of a fresher again, meeting brand new people and being invited to parties as well as parties in town or wherever everyone else lives. It's easy to feel left out since all your mates will live all over town, but at the same time you can't give up living somewhere that is safe and all the bills and fixtures are sorted for you asap, especially when there's so many agencies that con students out of so much money.

It's a tricky decision but the way I look at it is, your friends will probably adore living in town for a while until it starts to get colder and they're having to travel in every day or travel in to use the library. A lot of people will appreciate campus accommodation so much more.

How do I apply for student accommodation?

Yedida Rina — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:49:08 GMT

Ooo you could try ringing UCAS and ask them to change the option on your application. I'm not sure about University of Manchester specially but my Uni approached me about accommodation through emails and I think most Uni's do (or posts). You could also ring their accommodation number and just let them know the situation you're in and they should be able to direct you from there OR go on their website and see if you can apply for accommodation if it's already open. I hope this helps

Out of curiosity, I wonder if this affects your student finance e.g. will you get less money because you're living at home? :s

Is living in halls during placement year a bad idea

snufkin_ — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:06:26 GMT

I think it depends on what your placement is and how noise affects you.

I've been on a placement year this year and working 8-6 but often went into the office earlier to get work done. I would have been really stuck if I lived in halls and they were as noisy as I remember them being in my first and second years regarding sleeping.

I would go for a self contained flat. You won't be a loner as you can meet and talk to other people in flats, and if your on placement you'll meet tonnes of people who you work with.

Are there other students on placement with you? When I found out I got on the placement I asked their HR department to give me the contact details of the other students who had got placements so I could talk to them about moving to the area and possibly getting a shared house. Perhaps this could be an option?

London Accommodation: Rent a room with young professionals or with students?

teh_wolfie — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:59:12 GMT

I've been searching around and found that all halls my university offers are way out of my price range, but I have found a few rooms-for-rent with young professionals. The price and location are both ideal, although I am worried that I'll miss out on Fresher's experience and making friends if I'm not living with students.

Does anyone have any advice/experience of this?

Will I Be Too Old To Stay In Halls Of Residence?

Jimmymanc — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:09:56 GMT

I hate to be negative, but I think you'll get placed in a "special" halls of residence - i.e. one for postgraduate or international students.

At Manchester (where I went), they tended to segregate ages like that - even in a "normal" 18yr olds' hall, they would put all the people who weren't 18 in one corridor or building. It depended - sometimes it was age, or people who had taken a gap year or two, or international students, or postgrads.

It's sort of a shame really - I personally don't think age is important. In my halls for instance, all the people who had even only taken a gap year were all grouped together.

I don't think you're too old, many hall tutors are postgrad students who are many ages, and live amongst the students, though whether they mix with them or not is a different matter.

Like above posters have said, it's a question of your circumstances - the uni etc.

Living at home...backwards leap or good financial sense?

Jimmymanc — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:40:55 GMT

Look towards moving out - it sounds like you're a virtual slave. No rent is no rent, but what about your liberty, and independence? That's worth a lot more than any money.

Should I live at home or in uni halls?

Fortitude — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:55:02 GMT

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Originally Posted by peter12345

This culture of wasting thousands on university accommodation just to make friends has to end. People act like if you don't make a ton of froends within some 3 year course you'll never make friends. I don't see adults living at work to make friends with colleagues.

Hi, really good point.

When do you start applying for accommodation?

Origami Bullets — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:02:52 GMT

Depends on the uni; the info should be on their website

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What is this type of accommodation called?

Origami Bullets — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:02:17 GMT

Private halls

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En Suite or Shared Bathrooms?

Pink lipstick — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:38:32 GMT

I applied for en-suite and got shared. :( Its an all-female flat so i hope i get hygiene conscious flatmates.

A bit of help please

ebainbridge — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:12 GMT

Well, usually in the UK, first year students will apply to live in halls of residence in order to get to know people (being in the same situation, new to uni life etc) and they will move out in the second year to private accommodation with a few more students that you have got to know. That way you make friends and you will be more comfortable in the following years of study. Hope this helps :)

Studying Abroad shared bedroom

Origami Bullets — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:59:35 GMT

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Originally Posted by Jayne

I was just wondering if anyone had ever studied abroad for a semester or a year and had to stay in the shared bedroom?

I have been accepted to study in Canada next year and may have to share a bedroom if anyone has any experience of this I would be grateful if you could share :)

It want study abroad, but I did share a tiny bedroom with three colleagues for two months straight once.

It worked, but the biggest tips I can give you is to keep your mess in your bit of the room, and to be considerate with regards to noise etc.

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Paying bills for student accommodation...I have two months on my own??

Origami Bullets — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:57:24 GMT

Forgot to add that you need to inform the utility companies that you have taken over the tenancy AND TAKE METER READINGS on the day you move in. If you don't, you may find yourself paying for the last tenant's usage.

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Sources to find a 1BR flat in London

Origami Bullets — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:46:32 GMT

Rightmove. They also have a student specific section.

Your uni may also have a private sector accommodation service.

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Should i write a letter to my university?

Origami Bullets — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:45:22 GMT

This is the sort of thing that could and should be funded by Disabled Students Allowance. There's a lot of info on how to apply for it in the disabled students subforum.

You should talk to your university's Disabled Students Office (names may vary), who are the ones responsible for putting reasonable adjustments in place.

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How many weeks of accommodation should I apply for?

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:49 GMT

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Originally Posted by accomoffice

It's not a silly question at all. The problem is that the answer is quite complicated.

Most standard undergraduate courses last for 30 weeks, plus 1 week freshers week plus (usually) 4 weeks holiday at Xmas and 4 weeks at Easter.

So an accommodation contract where you had to move out over Xmas and Easter would be 31 weeks, one where you just had to move out over Easter would be 35 weeks and one where you stayed from September to June would be 39 weeks.

51 weeks is only if you are doing a course which carries on over the summer (e.g. a postgraduate masters course) or if you do not have other accommodation to go to (e.g you have no family or you live independently)

So the differences for you are 40 - 43 weeks. It may simply be that different accommodation providers have different lengths of contracts (often "private halls" will have a longer contract) and that you may not need a longer contract - but you may have to take one if you want to choose a particular residence that only offers that length.
However, there may be some courses where you may need to stay longer than the standard undergraduate term, particularly healthcare courses (nursing, radiography etc). Although it's possible that you may not need a longer first year contract if your probable second year accommodation starts at the beginning of July.

You need to look at the dates of the contracts and compare that with your term dates (speaking to your department if necessary). If that doesn't decide it for you, then pick whichever residence you want and you will have to pay the contract length for that residence.

And I know this might seem obvious, but remember that a room at £106 for a 40 week contract is actually cheaper than one for £100 a week for a 43 week contract.

Sorry, that was a bit long!!!!!!:o

So super helpful! Thank you so much! I definitely understand now, and i'm glad you mentioned that health care courses may be longer, i'd never have thought about that. I'm gonna call the university tomorrow to confirm the length of my course. Thank you again!!! :D

1 Bedroom Flat in Zone 1 London - close to SOAS

peter12345 — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:26:34 GMT

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Originally Posted by aeuk

I am an international student only familiar with Central London - Zone 1 - so prefer to stay in the area I am most familiar with and also close to all the main sites.

However, I am not completely opposed to other areas. Where would you recommend with high quality properties and good commute times and connections to Central London?

Thank you

Islington?

Mansion Canalside Birmingham

MarkTorac — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:14:34 GMT

I'll be moving to this accommodation in september. Anyone has any experiences to share? How is it living at canalside? Thanks

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London Summer Accommodation

olga92 — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:14:48 GMT

Hey:)I have a studio flat for the summer available form the start of June till September and it is 20 mins avay from Canary Warf ( I can literally see it from my window) It is in a new building, 210 per week including bills, no deposit needed, the room is brand new and it is located on 2 mins walk away from Mile End station, very very close to Canary Warf...Write to me if interested

Plymouth accomodation contract length?

tara121kool — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:45:27 GMT

Hi all
I'm trying to apply for accommodation at Plymouth university where I'll be studying medicine. They kept on mentioning 51 week contracts on the post-offer taster day, but the term dates that they have given us fall well short of this and I can't even cover the 40 week accommodation costs with my student finance so I don't really want to waste money on accommodation which I won't be in.

So what I was wondering does anyone from Penninsula know how long we need?

thanks so much :)

Anyone used Glide before for bills?

Origami Bullets — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:35:50 GMT

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Originally Posted by MrsLovett112

Ah, it's not a problem with dividing it that I'm worried about, it's just whether or not my house mates next year would be reliable enough to contribute without it being taken straight out of their account :P (juuuuuuuuuuuuuuuust my luck)

I've not really looked at it but are you sure it's done on a direct debit basis? If not then it won't really help. Do you think they could set up a standing order for a certain amount each month?

If your house mates really are a bit feckless then this may not be a bad option, but I do remain slightly sceptical of its worth for the rest of us!

£200 deposit??

Knalchemist — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:39:30 GMT

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Originally Posted by jamesmcl93

Hey, i have just got an offer for Northampton halls (Simon Senlis) it says to accept the offer i need to give a £200 deposit. So does this mean i have to pay the deposit now to accept the room offer and confirm it or will i have to pay £200 in say September?

Thanks in advance

You pay it now.

distance traveling

jonathanemptage — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:32:42 GMT

yeah halls are the way to go for you as someone said it's £17.50 If you buy in advance that's £87 per week halls are usually that much not to mention the bus fair to get to uni brings it up to about £94 a week which is alittle more than halls then you will gwt tired travlling trains will be cancelled or delayed and then there train strikes which means you will be late or miss lectures and what if you have a day that looks like

9am-10am lecture
Free (up until 8pm)
8pm-9pm lecture
This does happen it happened to me you won't really want to be travelling back after that and where would you go in that big free block sure you could go to the library but you couldn't spend all your time there your mind would explode
an your social life well being 1 hour 15 minuets away lets face it you wouldn't have one. Your time at uni would be very lonely many home students have said this. You also wouldn't save much money as traveling n this situation would cost as much as if not more than halls which include bills and internet connection really for your own sanity go to halls

The I Hate My Housemates thread

Chanelabel — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:38:20 GMT

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Originally Posted by 1721

yeah people never call for me when they go for food and stuff (catered).
that ***** me off immensly.
its like they cudnt give a **** whether i was or wasnt there, its nice to feel wanted.

YES! I have this! Then again, they don't go to any of their lectures so that gives them time to 'bond' and socialise in the house (they never really go out the house) whereas I go to my lectures and do sports/orchestra/etc, so I'm barely in. I don't feel welcome there AT ALL. Also came back today to find my washing on the floor. Thanks guys.....

New Medlock House

devonm — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:21 GMT

Hi

I'm booking my accommodation today and am either going to book the same flat or a flat in block D. are you a girl or a boy? I'm a girl and noticed there is only 1 other girl staying in your flat so am not sure whether to go for the one with more girls or not.

Devon :)

Estate agents mislead us

Silly Goose — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:06:48 GMT

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Originally Posted by Origami Bullets

Homes4u by any chance? Scum of the earth in my experience.

Go and talk to Manchester Student Homes

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Nah, UPS.

And thanks, will do if they continue to be unreasonable.

Why does UCL require a photograph of me for accommodation application?

neom — Sun, 12 May 2013 19:58:44 GMT

Maybe for student ID?

No privacy?

Aoide — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:56:23 GMT

Yeah I've spoken to the estate agent. Technically I'm not supposed to make any changes or have a room with a lock however they have assured me that if someone was to swap the lock it would be unlikely that anyone would notice.

January Start?

joymichelle — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:12:19 GMT

Hi,
I am hoping to attend the Uni of Westminster for my MA in January 2014. What is the likelihood of housing being available @ private or university halls? Thanks.

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How fast do Uni Halls fill up?

VeryOriginalName — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:50:07 GMT

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Originally Posted by Anniestasia

Ah, mine is a first come first served basis, but hopefully I'll get in then!

Good luck! If you don't like the hall you get given still give it a go and if you don't like it after a couple of weeks then most unis allow you to change accommodation and move into another halls.

In halls, how many people do you share a kitchen with?

madders94 — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:25:39 GMT

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Originally Posted by BobbieShamrock

sounds like paul lamb from fresh meat :) maybe you should go knock on the door, maybe s/he's just shy :)

thanks for all the answers, guys!

He's a French guy and think he's only here for one semester, we've said "hi" plenty of times but he never really answers or shows any interest in anything really :p think he moved out the other day :p

London Accommodation

rosiero89 — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:55:23 GMT

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Originally Posted by JordanMooney

Hey, I have an offer for Nursing in City also, I'm coming from Ireland and my goodness is it hard to find cheep accommodation. I've been looking into Halls but it's so so so expensive! Have you had any success?

I lived in London for three years before moving home so I know the area I want to live in and how much it's probably going to cost,which will be between 600-750 a month for a nice room in a houseshare or whatever. I'm not going to live in halls because I'd rather live with similar people-nursing it hard and the hours are crazy so I think it will be better to love with people in the same situation

Still have no accommodation for second year

pork eye — Sat, 11 May 2013 00:51:18 GMT

Try this website, it's where students/landlords advertise spare rooms.

http://www.homesforstudents.co.uk

I'm currently looking for accommodation with a course mate, if you want to message me and tell me a bit about yourself maybe we can form a group?

First year medic - live in halls, or on your own in a flat?

Aoide — Fri, 10 May 2013 23:03:15 GMT

Don't live by yourself, it is really boring. It may feel like you can deal with life without people but being around familiar people is something people really take for granted. Due to family issues I spend most holidays in the university halls by myself and although I see other people on campus it's not the same- it gets to you very quickly.

Holylands or Elms

binary1010 — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:07:49 GMT

Elms, a lot more expensive but totally worth it. Do not go to Holylands unless you want to mess about for a year. Go to botanic/stranmillis/fitzroy if you want a nice place but cheaper than elms.

House Share UCLan?

KawaiiLuke — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:10:36 GMT

hi,

me and my friend are looking at a 4 bedroom house with en suites and bills/internet included. £89 a week and a 2 minute walk from uni!

as there are only 2 of us, we need 2 more people, anybody interested?

we are both studying TESOL and Japanese

I have nobody to live with in third year

New- Emperor — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:48:15 GMT

Talk to you accommodation Office they will probably be able to find you a hall or something

How to stop a food thief?

madders94 — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:25:08 GMT

Steal her food. Go on an all-out offensive and just get together as a group and remove everything of hers from the fridge, freezer and cupboards.

(Not permanently... maybe give it back when you've proved your point).

Uni charging me for accomodation after i was removed

jelly1000 — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:52:56 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd9

I got kicked out of uni for failing to produce some GCSE certificates by a certain time frame. (these are 6 years old and I couldn't get hold of them quick enough)

Due to my student loans being suddenly cut off I had no money, and couldn't get back to University to collect my belongings. (I was informed of my removal from the course in december whilst I was at home for the holidays)

So I didn't get the rest of my things until February. Now my uni is telling me I owe them £860 for the time that my room was being used to store my belongings

Am I pretty much stuck with having to pay this now?

yes because they couldn't rent your room out to someone else in this time and you were still under contract.

Accomadation in house share

madders94 — Wed, 08 May 2013 08:14:14 GMT

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Originally Posted by Origami Bullets

Everyone does it differently - in my house we divide the rent by the number of rooms, but the bills by the number of people. Everyone has always been fine with this, as couples do use more energy than one single person because they both need showers, to wash their clothes etc.

I think you need to sit down with them and call a house meeting

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I'm fairly lucky because in my house next year, I'm in with my two closest friends, my fiance and three strangers, but all electricity and bills are included in the price - however, I'm sharing with my fiance and we're paying £130 a week, so £65 each, compared to everyone else paying £90 a week, so if it wasn't all included I'd be worried that people would resent us for it or ask us to pay more. Our landlord has said that whereas everyone else pays £80 to cover all washing, we'll pay £120 between us - because although we'll use more than one person, we won't use as much as two separate people as we'll wash clothes together.

I echo that there needs to be a house meeting OP.

Student college moving companies

ineslovesjy — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:13:42 GMT

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Originally Posted by nord85

Where abouts in the country are you at college/planned uni?

Mark from http://www.Removals4Students.co.uk is quite a helpful guy, his company is based in the Yorkshire area.

http://www.campuscouriers.com maybe worth checking out too, they specialize in the kind of service you're looking for and have heard good things about them.

Failing that there's a directory of removals firms at http://www.removalscompany.co.uk (disclosure, I work on that site).

Thank you very much I'll have a look of them (:

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Tenancy Deposit (& Claims)

Clare311 — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:58:06 GMT

Hi, We just had a guy from Tenants Deposit Claimline knock on our door and convince us all (our house of 6) to sign up with them. They said that landlords are supposed to protect your tenancy deposit when you first move into their house, but if they haven't sent you a certificate telling you that they've done so within 30 days of you moving in, they probably haven't done it. They said that this is the case for 92% of people they sign up, and so these 92% are entitled to compensation - up to 3x the original deposit. On the website it says that if anyone opts out, then a claim for that household cannot go through, so now that I've signed up, it's not going to go down well if I pull out. But now I'm regretting signing, mainly because I don't know what the fee is if we do have a claim, although I imagine it's substantial. Our landlord did not send us the certificates, an inventory, a gas safety record when we first moved in, but over the course of our tenancy he has not been problematic. I don't know who I should trust. I just wondered if anyone else had had any experience with Tenants Deposit Claimline, or a similar company, or had any advice for us. Thanks.

What's the One Thing they don't tell you to pack...

Tackla — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:43:48 GMT

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Originally Posted by Moskva

A copy of FIFA. It's essential in any university halls.

Sorry if this question is very stupid. But do you have to have your own Tv to play FIFA?

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Glide for bills

Cocopuff Crazy — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:18:20 GMT

I've got a rented flat sorted for next year and I'll be sharing with some others. I've heard of a company, Glide, which manages all your utilities and everyone can pay monthly, individually.

http://www.glide.uk.com/

I want to know if anyone has ever used Glide. Is it expensive? Good or bad?

Experiences of living at home while at university

sherozk — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:40:54 GMT

Uni life is totallllllllly different. U ca't really go out coz u don't have money. You can't even put heating on coz u don't have money

Whereas, if you live at home your parents do it all and you don't have to worry about bills, food, etc.

Just go to a local university
Or catch a train-Bus/train pass for students is £78 (a month)

Accomadation

Origami Bullets — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:49:19 GMT

Yes

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Do you apply for insurance university accomodation?

NotMyToothbrush — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:59:27 GMT

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Originally Posted by accomoffice

Oooh no. Universities that ask you o apply if it's your insurance won't usually allocate you a place until they know you're definitely going there. And so shouldn't ask you for a deposit.
I'm fairly sure that no university would ask for a deposit in those circumstances but if it seems like they are doing, ring and speak to someone. Don't pay it unless it's clearly refundable (and if it is, what's the point of them asking for it?)

Ah, ok. Great. Thanks. Will get accommodation sorted today :)

New Student Questions!

ammy.Ox — Fri, 03 May 2013 13:23:48 GMT

Quote:

Originally Posted by shannonmarshall

Hi :)

I've chosen my first option as York St John and I'm rather nervous about moving from home to a new part of the country. Somebody offer advice?

How long does it usually take before you get to know people you share accommodation with? Is it not awkward if you have to share a bathroom? Silly questions like that.
I can't wait to get away and start again but at the same time, I'm pathetically scared!

I'm going to York St John too hopefully to study physiotherapy! What are you studying? Yeah i'm pretty nervous too, but it'll be really exciting meeting new people etc :) I've not a clue what accommodation to apply for or anything tho! I want to find out where others on my course are going :)

Asking employer for details

Speckle — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:55:35 GMT

That's a great idea! Really didn't even cross my mind haha.

cant get a guarantor ??

tory88 — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:55:55 GMT

I agree with going with halls if you have the chance. If not, have you tried speaking with the estate agent? Many accept someone who is retired as a guarantor they just don't advertise it. Aside from that, could you ask a close friend's parent perhaps.

I'm going for a semester abroad, will I still have to pay for my accommodation here?

kayyyy_x — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:52:49 GMT

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Originally Posted by Little Jules

It's worth checking the contract for details. But generally, if you've signed a contract for a year, you have to pay for the year whether you are there or not. You may have a break clause, allowing you to end the contract early, but this wouldn't guarantee you could come back next year. Also, if you have signed as a group, you may impact on the other people. You should check the rules about sub-letting, as that may be the best bet.

I've asked my roommate that studies law to read over the contract, actually. :)

I'm pretty sure me leaving won't impact my roommates, though. We've veeb told that we rent per room, and someone leaving for whatever reason would never increase the amount of rent that we pay.

Going into halls if you're not very sociable? Help please!

beeapps — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:51:40 GMT

I'm the same!

I am actually very sociable and like to go out but I won't be drinking really or going to clubs. I will go out to the student bar and other bars but I know personally (from past experience) if I start going out a lot to clubs I won't apply myself properly to my work! If people don't want to be my friends for it then fine. Don't ever do something you don't want to just to fit in.

And anyway I'm sure if you join clubs etc where people have the same hobbies and interests as you, you will actually make some TRUE friends who could well be friends for life if your lucky... rather than just drinking buddies who you will probably forget about because all you have in common is drinking.

I'm sure everyone will be very accepting of each other no matter what you want to do. Also if you happen to not make friends with anyone in Halls, or even in your Uni, take a look at local clubs and things you could join and I am sure someone will be out there who can be your friend! :p

Going home after 2nd semester

Pittilux — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:45:50 GMT

Alright I found a Student Storage service named 'Seven Seas Worldwide'.
They frequently service the University of Stirling and they even come to my door to take the stuff and they will drop it off when I'm back again.

Thanks for the help guys :D

Student Accommodation

jonathanemptage — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:04:18 GMT

I don't know about john moores uni but as your talking about blocks it seems like your in the same accommodation he will be in a different block of flats in the same complex it means you will be able to see each other easily but you won't be in each others pocket and you'll have your friends and he'll have his actually the two groups will probably mix but you know what I mean.

Looking for accommodation for one month, can anyone help?

eirini_infotech — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:37:06 GMT

Hello there,

For what period do you need accommodation and in what area? :)

Accomadation in uk

Aashishraj — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:50:52 GMT

Hi can anyone tell me the process and rent and accomodation details for an international
student in uk.

Can you get short contract uni accommodation?

UNITE Student Accommodation — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:30:26 GMT

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Originally Posted by Airfairy

I'm asking because I'm in a pickle whereas I need accommodation for first semester of my third year but not second semester. So ideally from September to December, but I don't mind a bit more/less.

Had a brief look around and have seen 3 month contracts but not for my time period.

Does anyone know if I will be able to do anything like this or should I just stop looking?

Hi Airfairy,

My name is Frankie - I work for UNITE (we're a private student accommodation provider)

It's already been mentioned but I thought I'd post to let you know we offer short, flexible stays in some of our properties as long as there is availability.

We already have lots of Erasmus and placement students living with us on short stays.

If you'd like me to send you some more info just message me.

I hope this helps,
Frankie

All my housemates want to sublet their bedrooms to strangers this summer except me...

Origami Bullets — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:48:51 GMT

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Originally Posted by Origami Bullets

You will be a landlord. Make sure that you understand ALL of your legal responsibilities eg registering the deposit you take in a deposit protection scheme (if you don't then the subtenant can take you to the cleaners in Cory

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Fat finger syndrome...

*court) and they do not legally have to leave at the end of the tenancy agreement - they could stay for months after the end of their AST and you will have to take them to court to get rid of them.

Make sure you only take quiet, studious types who will definitely leave at the end of the tenancy eg because they are only interning and will be returning to uni in September.

But tbh, it's probably all more hassle than it's really worth.

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International Student with no University Accommodation--what to do?

Comanche13 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:22:04 GMT

Have a look on spareroom.co.uk, I have found them good

Applying for accommodation

confused.student — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:04:45 GMT

It's all settled now. I e-mailed them and turns out there was some mistake in the system, but they fixed it. Application sent... now it's all a waiting game :D
Thanks for your effort anyway :)

Help! I can't get a guarantor.

Juichiro — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:21:58 GMT

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Originally Posted by ily_em

My uni (UCL) offers to be the guarantor if you can't get one. Check with your university!

That is pretty cool. Props to UCL!

Unreasonable housemates?

gemgem09 — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:23:40 GMT

So I've lived with most of my housemates for the past 3 years and we're all good friends (there's 6 of us) but they have really upset me recently about how unreasonable they're being.

We decided to get a house together in 2nd year after knowing each other from halls and managed to find somewhere we all liked and could afford. To decide who gets each room we numbered the rooms and drew numbers out of a hat, as we had a spare room in the house (inc at no extra rent), we said that the person who got the slightly smaller room could also have the spare room (effectively meaning they have the most space overall). This all worked out pretty well (especially as it turned out those of us who had the small rooms in halls got the slightly bigger rooms) and everyone was happy. The person with the small room didn't really use the spare room in the end apart from a wardrobe, this was her choice not to use it.

The next year we all stayed together except one housemate who left for a year abroad and another who joined (who we all already knew and got on with). We had trouble finding a house that we all agreed on (one housemate is very picky and 'apparently' doesn't like big rooms), after spending ages looking around I ended up compromising on a house I didn't like as all my other housemates liked it (the condition of this compromise being that when choosing next years house I wouldn't have to make the concessions). It was then decided that one person should get the reasonably large downstairs room because she has a big amp to carry around for gigs, then the people with the smallest rooms got first pick (which was the new housemate and the picky housemate who got the two rooms last year). Although originally the rest of us were going to draw rooms from a hat, I am told that one housemate has been allowed the ensuite room because him and his gf (another housemate) can both use the bathroom so the main bathroom is not as crowded (whilst I can understand this point, I still feel it a little unfair that being in a relationship gives him that advantage). Eventually I end up with the box room (being a little annoyed that I neither like the house nor room), I express that I am annoyed about how things were sorted but accept how things turned out.

This year when looking for houses (two housemates leaving, two of friends coursemates joining us - have met a few times and they seem nice), we had set a maximum budget of £60pw (rents previously were £53 and £55), despite this budget numerous viewings had been organised for more expensive houses, which wasted time as I could not afford them, for some reason my housemates were in a hurry to sign (by november - 9 months or so before we'd move in) and told me they wanted to sign a maisonette which was £62, I viewed the property and did not like it (small and there were a lot better houses for the money), I reminded them of our agreed budget and reiterated what I had said last year when I signed for the previous house, they said there was no other option and that I was being unfair for making a fuss. I have hated this house this year and have looked forward to a new one so I stood my ground and said that it was someone else's turn to compromise. They ended up signing for this house anyway (knowing that I'd probably have no other option or that they would be able to find someone else to), a few months later after having tried to find an alternative living situation I had to give in and agree to signing with them.

Thinking that I would at least get first pick of rooms as I had the smallest this year, I was then told that we weren't doing that this year as we have 2 new housemates so it wouldn't work (the housemate that decided this incidently was the one who got first pick this year - obviously knowing she would've ended up with one of the last picks). I told her that we did the same last year with a new housemate and that just because the rooms are in different houses they can still be judged by size (as was done before). I feel so angry and don't know how to sort this, it would be unfair to have different prices for different sizes as we have not done this in the past (especially as this year one housemates room is 4 times the size of mine and both have been the same rent). I know that I will probably lose in this situation again, as that housemate is quite controlling and will ensure everyone else is on her side.

I feel so hurt, these people are my best friends and we get on so well almost all the time, I can't understand how they can be okay with twisting things and breaking agreements just for their own apparent personal gain. What hurts the most is that the one who is the most controlling is the one who I would consider my best friend at uni, she is the only one that knows about a problem I have that has caused me to be quite unhappy at times, yet in spite of this has caused a situation which is obviously going to cause more stress and unhappiness.

Please let me know if you think I'm being unreasonable, I know it may just be a room, but its that my best friends seem to rate getting their own way above a friendship.

(Sorry for the long post, needed to vent my frustrations)

HELP! Low Priority applicant to King's College Halls

jelly1000 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:44:05 GMT

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Originally Posted by adambadger

Thanks very much, that's definitely an option.
Although a lot of the reason for restarting from year one would be to get that uni atmosphere. obviously that's much harder if you aren't in a place with any other students :S
Gah, I'm so confused with what to do! I wish they could give me more of an indication as to whether I'll certainly get accommodation with King's or not. It hardly seems fair that 1 year at another uni means i shouldn't get any guarantee of any accommodation :'(

it might be worth emailing to see as usually the accomodation office should have some idea how likely it is you'll be allocated a place

Mature student in halls??

jelly1000 — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:42:26 GMT

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Originally Posted by Jenny*c

Hi All

I was looking for some advice......I'm a "mature" student at 29. I have been looking at halls/private accommodation......

I was wondering if anyone could share their experience of what it's like in halls as an older student. I'm not that old but it does worry me that I cant keep up with the young 'uns these days..........

Thank you :)

If your partying days are over and you want peace and quiet I wouldn't recommend going into halls with freshers however most unis either offer quiet halls or postgrad halls or both which might be better options.

Housemate May Potentially Drop Out of Student Housing

Origami Bullets — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:50:00 GMT

Assuming the contract includes the phrase jointly and severally liable, you're all equally liable for the rent, including your housemate who wants out. Most landlords will go after the defaulter first, followed by their guarantor, but they could equally take any party involved to court for the full amount, and win.

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Manchester student village

textingandscones — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:11:26 GMT

Hello

I am waiting to hear if I have got a place through extra at campus university oldham. As this is a smaller uni I know ill miss out on a lot of student life so even though I live close to the uni (A short bus ride away) I was considering staying in accommodation. The manchester student village is the only accommodation that is connected to that uni. Anyway getting to my point has anyone stayed at this accommodation? what is it like?

Thanks

Going to LJMU and living at home?

Liz2 — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:59:03 GMT

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Originally Posted by jonathanemptage

Thats fair enough and I'm not going to try and change your mind but do bare in mind I have herd from some students who live at home that the first month or so is a very lonely time just to give you a heads up to watch out for that you know you don't want a nasty suprise

Thank you for your help :) I will look at the accommodation to see what its about

Now that the first year is ending

jonathanemptage — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:17:01 GMT

I'm wondering how people found their first year accommodation wise weather you lived at home (boo) or in hall (woo) Did you enjoy it?, was it how you imagined it?, Do you wish you'd done the other thing?, What are you doing next year?

One month before moving out-Landlord

Louise4 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:05:06 GMT

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Originally Posted by officelinebacker

Don't be an ********.

You don't want to ruin your revision, your landlord is asking for you to let him walk somebody around your house for 10 minutes, he's not saying you've got to stop working for 5 hours to talk somebody through every square inch of your house.

Chances are that you wouldn't even notice him taking anybody around the house, unless he knocked on your bedroom door to see if somebody could have a quick look, in which case you'll be disturbed for about 10 seconds as somebody pops their head around your door, glances at the room, and leaves.

Also, if you refuse this then I wouldn't be at all surprised if your landlord starts looking for any reason to deduct parts of your deposit, it's exactly what I would do, as if you're going to act like an ******* and tell him he can't show anybody around then I would decide to act like as much of an ******* back to you.

I wouldn't put it quite like this but maybe you can arrange a time for people to view when you normally have a break from revision? I can see where you're coming from though, if 10 people come to look at the house on the same day it could get quite distracting....

Hello, I'm Tamara...

LovelyMari — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:05:50 GMT

Hello, I'm new...and have a question to ask. I'm currently a first first year at university and we've put a holding fee down on a house, and I was then informed that my guarantor didn't qualify because she wasn't a homeowner, and my parents aren't allowed to be one due to the fact they're in debt management. I've asked everyone to be a guarantor for me, and the only other possibility is paying the whole years rent up front (which is £5, 300) which for a student isn't possible. Can you suggest anything else for me? I don't want my housemates to lose the house

Serious university students :Time, work,cooking, reading, volunteering

asante1 — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:47:53 GMT

Hey Guys this is for serious students, as funny as it sounds on TSR in uni you still have students who just arent serious.

Wanted to know how you guys manage your time, what motivates you guys?

And how early do you guys start your assignments?

Aiming For First class Degree

Interms of cooking, me and my twin we cook in bulks e.g
WEEK1: Cook chicken veg Stirfry rice noodles refrigerate + lasts for a week
WEEK 2: Veg fried rice- lasts a week
Week 3: Steamed cabbbage + carrots potates + Stew
WEEK 4: Grilled peri chicken Rice and Peas

We save loads a week as compared to flatmakes who buy takeaway £3/4 a day.
How do you guys cook sufficiently and not end up spending on takeaways everyday

What are the worst parts of London Or On a campus?

Miss... — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:35:41 GMT

London is a diverse, multicultural city- you seriously don't get that in other cities. There are specific areas in Central London which are fun- personal favourites include Covent Gardens, Chinatown (the noodles there are just delicious). It's really sociable here, and you meet people from all over the world.

Only bad thing is that London is expensive, so living in London can basically empty out your bank account.

How does uni accommodation work?

BobbieShamrock — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:05:31 GMT

oh ok, 10 sounds like a good number :) did you find yourself making friends with them quickly, like did you spend freshers week together or did everyone wonder off into their own groups?

London Summer Internship Accommodation - Advice

nick87 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:58:08 GMT

Hey all,

I've moved to Amsterdam with work and have an apartment available for rent during the summer.

Was working in Canary Wharf which is only 10-15 mins by bus from the apartment (277 or D7).

Dead easy to get into Liverpool st too by central line (about 10 mins).

Would be for 3 people though. Let me know if you're interested!

Website here: http://rhonddagroveflat.wordpress.com/

Moving / Move in day

nord85 — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:15:42 GMT

Great, thanks for replying, both handy bits of info.

Anyone with any more please keep them comming :)

Accommodation for Foundation Courses

Origami Bullets — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:17:34 GMT

Depends on which university is running the foundation course.

As an example, Manchester allows both those who are on foundation courses, and those who live very close to the university to live in halls (indeed, it guarantees a space).

However, this is an unusually generous state of affairs, and it will not be the same everywhere.

Trying to get out of housing contract.

Origami Bullets — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:57:31 GMT

You'll almost certainly have to find replacement tenants for your bedroom.

Even if you don't have a guarantor, you are still liable and van be taken to court for the money

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Eating dinner in halls

Origami Bullets — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:01:22 GMT

Generally people will just cook for themselves, because of differing timetables, food preferences and budgets. However you will sometimes find that people come together to cook - we used to do it once a week in halls, but is more sporadic now I'm in second year.

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Bristol or Sheffield Uni?!

Origami Bullets — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:04:26 GMT

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Originally Posted by bermuda123

- When I went to the post offer day for Bristol and we got a tour of the campus, the girl said that they don't really use the Student Union as it is a bit out of the way, whereas in Sheffield it seemed like the Student Union was a central hub for socialising/working/eating etc. What is the student union like at Bristol? Are there good, modern facilities? If not, is there a big space where everyone hangs out?

You'll find that this is quite common in unis that are large and city-based. It's purely the case that there are other places available for students to go to, and so there is less necessity to use the SU. It's certainly the case at Manchester (where the SU is directly on campus) and when I visited Loughborough (campus uni on the outskirts of a small town) for an open day when I was applying they said that the SU was very active... and there was only one club in town. You'll find that at Bristol people tend to meet up with each other in halls, cafes on and close to campus, and bars (especially those in the Park St / Triangle area).

Bristol's SU has recently had a big refurb, but I haven't actually been inside (I'm a local, not a student at Bristol) so I can't comment on it.

hi im new

PINKFLEUR — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 18:27:31 GMT

Hiya and welcome to

Feel free to PM me if you need any help around the website! I'll be happy to help :)