I took on the enormous task of locating a room to rent throughout the course of the previous month. I looked wildly on websites like Easyroommate and Spareroom to find a place that would work well for my needs as a student. Thankfully, I have come to the correct spot, and I have some advice for a student who could be beginning a similar quest.
Setting up filters for what you want and do not want is crucial; the more specific your search, the better the results will be. I started with a rudimentary understanding of the house/apartment’s size, desirable location, cost, and availability. But after hundreds of results from different searches, I realized how important it is to be as particular as possible. Based on my own experience, I advise you to consider these other factors when you focus your search:
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1. The proportion of residents to bathrooms
When you try to figure out everyone’s schedules and prevent conflicts, having more than three people in a bathroom will almost always cause you difficulties. Additionally, unless cleaning services are included in your rental, it will be challenging to maintain the room’s cleanliness. It is extremely improbable that the bathroom will be clean when you need it to be, even with cleaning services (which are typically offered once a week). Therefore, if it falls within your budget as a student, search for an en-suite room or a bathroom with a maximum of three persons per room for your hygiene and peace of mind.
2. Fees for agencies
In order to avoid agency fees and to have control over the leasing arrangement, I personally preferred working directly with homeowners. But there are risks associated with this, particularly as a contract without an authorized letting agent would not give you the legal protections you need as a student. You might wish to search for properties with agents and filter based on the amount of agency fees you will have to pay just to be safe. It is crucial to have this information before to scheduling a viewing because there are frequently numerous unstated administrative costs both before and after check-in. As you search online for a rental, it is a good idea to look for agency fees or to email the agency to ask for this information.
3. The distance to your university
As you go over your selections, it will be quite helpful to open a “Google-Maps” tab or any other trustworthy navigation website or application. This will assist you in focusing your search on accommodations that are reasonably close to your university. To choose the travel zone you wish to reside in, take into account the kind of transportation you plan to use and the monthly travel budget you are ready to spend. As a student, you would need to determine how much you would realistically be ready to pay overall when transport and rental fees are added, since the cost of lodging increases as you approach closer to downtown London
4. The nature of roommates
You will find it useful to focus your search on the kind of house or apartment mates you would like, depending on your social life and general living preferences. A lot of sites provide extra information on the living patterns of inhabitants and on their own preference of ‘ideal’ flat/house mates. Take time to think seriously about the kind of environment you thrive in, to help identify the kind of individuals you’d consider living with. Therefore, before choosing to move in, you must meet your potential roommates in person.
5. Recreational Facilities and Nearby Amenities
Once more, this is dependent on your lifestyle choices and how much you value various conveniences and leisure pursuits. You should definitely look at the location map for parks in the area if you are an outdoor enthusiast who appreciates wide spaces and the peace and quiet of nature. If you enjoy sports or want to go out in the evenings, you might want to choose places that do not require you to go far. If you value places of worship and convenience stores, it is also useful to see how close they are. It all depends on your lifestyle decisions and how you handle the pressures of college.You can select the locations that will suit your needs by using these five filters to help you limit down your options. Using these filters does not ensure that you will locate the ideal location. They will, however, undoubtedly assist you in staying more true to your search choices. Please be aware that if you are looking for student housing or a non-shared apartment, some of these filters might not be effective.