We all know how daunting it can be looking for a house – it feels so adultlike! But never fear, these top tips will make sure you find the perfect place.
- Don’t just go with the first house you see
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It may be tempting, but it’s a bad idea. To make sure you get the right house for you, it is so important to view a few options. Take into account all of the things you want from your future house and consider what a range of houses provide – then weigh up your options!
- Look past the mess
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Sometimes student houses can be messy and not in the best state. Try and look past this and envision what you could do with the place (remember: fairy lights make everything look better!)
- Consider different rental companies and make sure they’re reputable
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Having a good landlord makes everyone’s life a lot easier. Make sure you research the company you are renting from and ensure they have your best interests at heart. If you’re a student at Lancaster, all reputable landlords are university approved.
- Make sure you trust the people you’re living with
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The group in your house will either make or break your second year. Workload gets bigger, stress increases…so it’s even more important that you get on with your housemates.
- Consider the price per week and contract length
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This is so important! Sometimes houses are advertised at a price per week that seems much lower than what you were paying last year. When this is the case: do not impulse buy! Different houses come with different contract lengths and so you could end up paying much more than you realised.