Accommodation

Practical advice about student housing and living arrangements during your studies. Topics include flatmate relationships, accommodation types, contracts and making small spaces work.

Affordable Interior Design
Affordable Interior Design
Make your dorm room look good without spending much by hunting for bargains and getting creative with what you find.
Essential Items Needed for Student Accommodation
Essential Items Needed for Student Accommodation
Most student accommodations come partly furnished, but you'll need to add bedding, storage, lamps and personal items to make it comfortable.
Estate Agents
Estate Agents
Estate agents work for property owners, not you, but they can still save you time and trouble when renting or buying.
Household Checklist
Household Checklist
Use this household checklist to organise your documents, stay safe, and keep track of your home responsibilities.
I Moved Back Home to Save Money on Digs: Case Study
I Moved Back Home to Save Money on Digs: Case Study
One student's decision to move back home after running out of money shows how economics is reshaping the university experience.
Interviewing Potential Flatmates
Interviewing Potential Flatmates
Interview potential flatmates carefully to avoid living with incompatible people and ensure a peaceful shared home.
Leases and Rental Agreements
Leases and Rental Agreements
Know your rights and responsibilities as a tenant before signing a lease or rental agreement.
Life in Halls of Residence
Life in Halls of Residence
Living in student halls means sharing tight spaces with strangers, but social opportunities and smart habits can make it worthwhile.
Living with Flatmates
Living with Flatmates
Tips for choosing flatmates and managing shared living spaces to avoid conflict and stress.
Make Your Student Accommodation Safe
Make Your Student Accommodation Safe
Check for gas leaks, fire hazards and broken locks before moving into student housing to keep your space secure.
Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Storage Solutions for Small Spaces
Make the most of cramped student dorms by choosing dual-purpose furniture and keeping only what you actually need and use.
Subletting
Subletting
Subletting can be convenient for students but comes with real risks you should understand before renting out a room.
The Importance of Rental Insurance
The Importance of Rental Insurance
Rental insurance protects your belongings from fire, theft, and other disasters, which matters more than you might think.
Types of Student Accommodation
Types of Student Accommodation
Student accommodation ranges from university halls to private rentals, each with different costs, rules and living conditions you should research carefully.
What to Look for in Rented Accommodation
What to Look for in Rented Accommodation
Check what matters most when picking a rental as a student, from location and housemates to space and what's included.