When it comes to deciding where to live and renting your first student house or flat, there are many things to consider. However, it doesn’t have to be as daunting as it might seem. Here at Letpads in Preston, we are student accommodation experts, with properties across the area, close both to UCLAN and to the hospital for student placements. As a result, we have produced this guide to the questions to consider when viewing your potential student accommodation.
#1. Who do you contact if something goes wrong, and how do you get in touch?
If you run into a problem, you need to know who to call. Be it a heating issue or problem with the electrics, the quicker these issues can be resolved, the better. Make sure you find out who to contact and how, so you can get the ball rolling should there be an issue.
#2. Bills- which ones are included and which ones are extra?
If your bills arent included in the rent, you need to factor these into your potential expenses. As a result, its best to find out during the viewing, so you can keep your options open and realistic.
#3. The area- What is the local area like?
Try and speak to some existing tenants to get a students perspective on the local area. Are there any good local hangouts for students? Are the buses to uni regular and cheap/free? Is there a supermarket nearby? After all, you dont want to ruin your social life by moving away from the student hubs.
#4. Can you check out the contract?
It might just be a viewing, but you dont want to rule out viewing other properties until you’ve seen the contract. After all, there could be some hidden clauses sneaked in there that just dont work for you. Especially ones related to your deposit.
In summary
Make sure you bear in mind these questions to consider when viewing your potential student accommodation. It should help to make the experience easier. If you are looking for student accommodation in Preston, why not contact us at Letpads today?