Would you like to have a month off paying your rent or get yourself some fancy furniture for your student pad?
We’re offering you the chance to do just that by completing our annual housing survey here.
Why do you want to know about my housing experience?
Every year we ask students to complete our housing survey, so that we can keep track of the cost of student rent, to ensure we provide a competitive service at our very agency, SUSU Lettings, and so we can give you the information you need to pick the right place for … Read the rest
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It’s that time of year again: the housing frenzy has descended upon us. You haven’t found somewhere to live next year, you have no idea who you’ll be moving in with and various letting agents and landlords may have convinced you that you need to get a move on.
But we’re here to tell you – Don’t Rush to Rent!
Sadly, we know of far too many students who, under pressure to commit, have ended up in some unpleasant situations that could easily have been avoided. Damp, mould and pests rank highly in the list of housing issues experienced … Read the rest
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No doubt students will be starting to think about their accommodation arrangements for next year, and there will be some of you who will be tempted to start house hunting as early as before Christmas. We’re here to reassure you not to panic! As part of our Don’t Rush campaign, we’re encouraging you to hold off until after exams finish in January. This way, you will be able to:
- Visit our Housing Advice Fayre
- Consider applying for halls with friends
- Get to know potential housemates and make an informed choice about who they’re going to be living with
- Look at
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