Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live.
Write an email to your friend. In your email • describe where you lived when you were a student at the university • recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation • warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your email as follows: Dear ……………,
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By the way, you could also live in one of those single-bedroom apartments on Jenkins Avenue where I also lived as a student of that university.
When I was a student at that university, I lived in university halls of residence during my first year.
Later, I moved into a shared house with friends, which was more affordable and gave me more independence.
Of course, the best way to find accommodation at your university is to go over the daily local newspaper's “classified” section where many local residents post advertisements to rent out their flats to students.
You could also try reading the “student union” notice boards where students frequently post ads to either find suitable roommates or share their flats.
For your search, I recommend starting with the university accommodation office since they often have good options, including on-campus and recommended private rentals.
Websites like Rightmove, SpareRoom, and local Facebook groups are also useful for finding student houses and flats.
But, wherever you choose to reside, please just make sure that the flat or home, you decide to rent, has a good central heating system because that place can get really cold during the winter.
Many students rush into signing a contract without fully checking the property.
Make sure you view the place in person, check for hidden costs (like bills not being included), and read the rental agreement carefully before committing.
Also, be wary of landlords who ask for large upfront deposits and always check if they are registered with a deposit protection scheme.
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For your search, I recommend starting with the university accommodation office since they often have good options, including on-campus and recommended private rentals.
Make sure you view the place in person, check for hidden costs (like bills not being included), and read the rental agreement carefully before committing.
Make sure you view the place in person, check for hidden costs (like bills not being included), and read the rental agreement carefully before committing.
Later, I moved into a shared house with friends, which was more affordable and gave me more independence.
When I was a student at that university, I lived in university halls of residence during my first year.
Make sure you view the place in person, check for hidden costs (like bills not being included), and read the rental agreement carefully before committing.
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However, finding the right place to live while you're a university student is important, so I’m glad you reached out for my advice.
Also, be wary of landlords who ask for large upfront deposits and always check if they are registered with a deposit protection scheme.
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