While first year students may choose to live at their course provider’s residences, there are other student housing options.
It is crucial to choose a place you feel comfortable living in when choosing where to study. Make sure you do your research and search for accommodation options to make an informed decision.
How to choose the best student accommodation Loughborough
While many course providers are able to reserve a spot for you in their halls, it’s important that you do your research and consider what is most important to you. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Look on the website of your course provider – you might be able to see photos of their halls and reserve a room online. They will list all the facilities and costs.
Consider private student accommodation. While these facilities are often very similar to those provided by course providers, you won’t always be sharing your space with other students. Private accommodation may offer different facilities and allow you more flexibility in what you can and cannot bring. Private halls often are built by companies near course providers throughout the country. You can do a quick search online to find reviews of halls across the country.
Take the time to read the fine print. Many accommodation providers (including halls-of-residence) have strict rules about what you can and cannot bring/have. Other important details you might need to know include parking restrictions as well as safety and health issues.
Consider what bills will you have to pay. While the cost of living at a residence includes electricity and water, you will still need to cover insurance and pay for a TV licence.
Take into account the basics – you will need things for your bedroom as well as your kitchen. You can check out what’s already in the halls to make sure you don’t spend too much.
Take a virtual tour or go to a virtual open house. You can see the campus from the comfort of your own home.
Unipol’s National Codes are available to ensure that your accommodation meets standards. These codes assure that what you see is what you will receive, repairs are made promptly, and there is good management.
Take care of your deposit. Money.co.uk has everything you need to learn about how to protect your deposit.
Halls of residence
Halls are owned and managed by course providers. They can be used to house a large number students. You might not be able to get the first one you want. Although they are usually reserved for first year students, many returning students also apply. Why? Because they are affordable, convenient, close to campus, and cost-effective.
You will need to apply online for a place at halls of residence. You can find information about the procedure on the course provider’s site.
Private residence halls
Many other accommodation options are available in universities towns, such as private halls or residences. These are just like regular halls of residency, but they’re not owned by the university. They are often part of a UK-wide group of purpose-built student housing. Students may live with you, even if they don’t attend your college, university, or conservatoire.
Rent a shared house or flat
You don’t want to live in halls. A house or flat you can rent could be your own or shared with others students. This could mean that you live with other students during their second or third year of studies. You can also ask your course provider’s housing office or student’s union to find out if any first year students are looking for private rented accommodation.