3 Things to Consider when looking at Student Houses
Starting to look for student housing, whether you’re in your first year or your last, is both exciting and daunting. There are so many places to see, good and bad, that making the right decision can feel overwhelming and challenging.
Your university years are your first real chance at independence, so making the right decisions feels like a big deal.
At Andrew Chell, we have seen our fair share of student housing, from 3-bedroom apartments to 6-bed houses big enough for all of your friends. Our experience with student accommodation has given us a great knowledge of things you should consider when looking for your next student house.
3 Things to Look for When Choosing a Student House
It’s easy to get caught up in the house-hunting frenzy, with the worry that you won’t end up getting the best house, or one with enough room for you and all of your friends. Try not to get caught up in the panic and make an informed decision when viewing student houses.
There’s a lot to consider when house hunting, including distance to your campus or number of rooms. Outlined below we have our top three things you should consider when house hunting.
1) Location
One of the first things you should think about is the area you want to live in. Choosing a location can feel tricky with so many to choose from.
You should consider looking at areas that will be close to campus, or with lots of connections to public transport. If you have the dreaded 9 am lecture then choosing a house with a bus stop nearby could be an ideal option for you. However the closer you live to campus, the less money you will need to spend on public transport.
2) Amenities and Features
Once you have your location down you should start looking at the kinds of features you would like your house to include, from super-fast wifi, the inclusion of white goods such as a washing machine or dishwasher, to whether you want a fully furnished house with plenty of personal rooms for everyone.
3) An All-Inclusive Rental Package
An all-inclusive rental package is when your monthly rental payment to your landlord includes the monthly bills also, these bills will be pre-decided so may save the renter money in the long run. With pre-decided all-inclusive rent, your bills won’t fluctuate in price and you’ll know exactly what to save for rent each month.
Not having to stress about monthly bills and admin can take a load off of your shoulders and free up your time to focus on your studies and your social life outside of your course.
Find Your Student House in Loughborough with Andrew Chell
House hunting doesn’t have to be a chore, maintain the excitement of finding your first home independent from parents or guardians with quality student housing in Loughborough when you rent with Andrew Chell.
Get in touch with our friendly team today for more information about our selection of student properties available, or take a video tour of one of our student houses.
Andrew Chell can be contacted as follows:
Phone: 01509 552814
Mobile:07769 684800
Email: [email protected]
Office: 66 Ashby Road, Loughborough LE11 3AE
Published 29th August 2023
