Top tips for finding accommodation 4. 1. Choose the location carefully make sure to take into consideration the distance to and from college/work, will you 5. need a bus/taxi, is it within walking distance? 2. Check your budget - how much can you afford to pay? Be real- 6. istic. Take everything into consideration when making a budget. 3. Due to the current situation viewing properties in reality may not be possible, some letting agents/landlords are offer-
ing virtual tours instead. Make a list of questions you have for the letting agent/ landlord once you find somewhere you like. Beware of scammers!! Check out the letting agent to ensure they (and the property) are genuine. Do not agree to a 12 month lease if you do not intend to stay for the 12 months, you will lose your deposit. Ask the letting agent/landlord if there is a shorter lease option available.
Off campus/on campus accommodation Most universities/ colleges will have accommodation connected to them, accommodation that they approve of. These types of accommodation usually have a waiting list and accommodation is allocated on a first come first serve basis.
If you are on the waiting list for this type of accommodation and no longer wish to attend that college or have made other arrangements for accommodation don’t forget to inform the company so they can give your place to someone else.
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