What to Remember When Looking for Student Accommodation

As a student in Birmingham, you're going to be on the lookout for quality student accommodation during your stay. However, finding the ideal accommodation for you can be a difficult task, and often students may find that their accommodation doesn't meet their standards. To avoid this happening to you, you should bear in mind these 7 things when searching for your student accommodation for the next academic year.

Proximity to University and Public Transport

An important consideration when searching for your ideal accommodation is the location and proximity to your university and nearby public transport options. Take some time to think about how you're going to get to your lectures, as well as how you're going to get into town. You're going to be making these journeys almost every day, so take the time to make sure your accommodation is in a good location.

Proximity to university

Rent and Bills

It's common knowledge that the student budget is pretty tight, which means that it's important to pay extra attention to the cost of your accommodation, utility bills, and everyday living. Creating a budget planner can help you work out how much you can afford, while also giving you an idea of how much you'll have to spend for socialising and other experiences.

Rent and bills

Picking a Landlord/Letting Agent

When searching for your ideal accommodation you'll come across many landlords and letting agents, and finding the right one is going to take a bit of research. When on a viewing, ask relevant questions regarding maintenance, deposit and rent. You can use their answers to these questions to figure out whether they will be good to deal with when issues arise. If they are on Google, make sure you read their reviews to find out how other tenants found staying in their properties.

Picking a landlord

Amenities in the Local Area

While you may find a fantastic property that has a nice landlord, if it takes you half an hour to walk to the supermarket then it might not be ideal. Finding somewhere that is close to shops, pubs, gyms, and everything else you could need will make your time at university much simpler.

Amenities in the local area

Independent or Shared Living

You'll need to decide between independent or shared living when you're looking for your ideal accommodation. Studios and flats are a great choice for living solo, giving you your own space where you don't need to worry about noisy and messy housemates. Meanwhile, shared houses are good for groups of tenants who want to share the student experience.

Independent or shared living

Age of the Property

When viewing a property, make sure you take note of its age. If it's an older property that hasn't been taken care of, you'll likely experience more problems during your stay. However, if it's been recently refurbished and all the furniture is in good condition, it's more likely that you'll encounter fewer problems during your stay.

Age of the property

Unihousing Student Accommodation

Unihousing is a Landlord and Accommodation Provider near The University of Birmingham since 1984. Located in the village of Selly Oak, here at Unihousing we provide student accommodation to those attending university in Birmingham. Our experienced team provide a professional and friendly service to students, recommending one of our many shared houses or independent studios.

Unihousing was selected as the Number 1 Student Letting Agent in Birmingham by the UK's biggest fresher community, Unifresher.

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