Thread for accommodation questions for 09/10 entry - READ & POST HERE FIRST :o)

I am going to be offered one of the flats owned by the uni:

'Your offer, when you receive it, will be for one of two properties in Edinburgh owned and operated by a company called UNITE; this company is a significant national player in the field of student accommodation and we have been fortunate to source a large number of rooms from them, better enabling us to manage this additional demand.

The accommodation you will be offered is based on single study bedrooms, on a self-catered basis. You will share units mostly occupied by other new UG's at the University; if not, then by similarly aged students at other Edinburgh institutions'

Is it bad? I mean, I've looked at these flats and they are expensive, but does it worth it or would I find better flats at the same price in private accommodation in gumtree or similar?
Also, I dont want to share with freshers, and it seems it'll be.

Ah the university is going to lease from UNITE again. Erm, I would accept unless you really hate them. You're going to get what should be top notch accommodation that usually costs a fortune at a reduced and subsidised price. Why don't you want to live with freshers?

ehh, I am an exchange student, and not the age of freshers. I'm afraid that private flats would be perfect to have a party every night, and I dont know if I want it. I'd prefer other kind of student to have more in common.

These flats are usually single sex or they are mixed?

on my myed under my application status says 'you have either not applied for or have rejected your offer for accomodation'

WTF HELP

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Oh and has anyone seen the eInduction thing under accommodation in myed? It seems to be about:

The Essential Guide
Full A-Z Guide
Health Matters
Fire Safety video
Important Contacts
Internet & Telephones
After Year 1?
Pandemic Flu FAQ

Flat 7 Room 4, Sciennes 1
It isn't what I applied for but I'm definitely happy with what I've been given. Although I did look here and it said that Sciennes 1 was 'not available' for 09/10, although are Sciennes 1 and Sciennes 2 in the same building anyway?

on my myed under my application status says 'you have either not applied for or have rejected your offer for accomodation'

WTF HELP

Also noticed the insurance policy, we are covered for laptops and computers if they get stolen or accidental damage? That seems really good?

Did you not reply within 7/10 (I don't remember which) days?

Are you screwed if you miss the 7 days? I have a friend also going to Edinburgh and they've gone on holiday for 2 weeks and I've got no way of contacting them