Before You Start

You may want to carefully consider the following points before you start looking for a place to live

Who are you living with?

You will be jointly and severally liable for most tenancies that you are offered. This means that you are responsible not only for your own actions but also those of your fellow joint tenants. This will mean:

  • You are liable for all rent arrears during the tenancy

  • You are liable for the rent if one or more tenant leaves

  • You are liable for any damage to the property caused by the tenants

Be sure you are happy to share with all of the the students in your group

Where do you want to live?
Do you want to live near to the University?
Do you want to live near to the City or Town Centre?
Are there any other considerations regarding location?
Do you have a limit on the rent you can pay?

The amount of rent you can afford will normally affect the area and/or the condition of the property you rent
Do you have your own transport? You may find property cheaper to rent in areas further away from the University

Decide on the maximum rent you can comfortably afford to pay before you start