The essentials for this search
- 01Add rent, bills and transport to work out your total monthly cost.
- 02Check the journey to your campus at class times, including the last bus home.
- 03Check whether you can stay during holidays and whether the agreement covers your term dates.
- 04Check which spaces are for your exclusive use and which furniture and appliances are included.
- 05Ask whether the rental dates cover your term and whether you can stay during holidays.
- 06Before paying, confirm who is renting out the home, view it and get the terms in writing.
Will it work for you?
For a whole home, confirm the bedroom count, what is included and the cost of utilities. Check storage and appliances during the viewing; photos may not show their condition.
Questions to take to a viewing
- What will I pay each month including bills?
- When can I move in and how long can I stay?
- Which spaces and facilities will I share?
- Who manages the rental and handles repairs?
- What must I pay before moving in, and on what terms?