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How do I find student accomodation... fast?
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I'm doing a first year degree at The University of Central Lancashire, but I'm living at home still and travelling to uni every day. I've had enough of home and need my independance...
I've decided I need to move out, possibly to shared accomodation in Preston for students. I just wanted to know how to go about finding somewhere? How much should I expect to pay for rent? Are there any decent websites for finding student accomodation?
And when I move out, can I get a bigger loan or a grant to help with rent, etc? I want to move out really soon so any advise is appreciated.
Cheers.
I've decided I need to move out, possibly to shared accomodation in Preston for students. I just wanted to know how to go about finding somewhere? How much should I expect to pay for rent? Are there any decent websites for finding student accomodation?
And when I move out, can I get a bigger loan or a grant to help with rent, etc? I want to move out really soon so any advise is appreciated.
Cheers.
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So I would advise you to ask for advice at your uni - I'm sure they'll have info. But make sure you look at quite a few places, and look closely (there can be well disguised dodginess where student accomodation is concerned)
Good luck!
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You've already been given good advice which is why I didn't bother replying earlier, get in touch with your uni accomodation office, they will have a list of houseshares available, and as you are already studying there, it shouldn't be too hard for you to just walk in.
Also, look on notice boards on corridors, when I was at uni there were signs everywhere desperately advertising for flatmates.
The accomodation office is best because they check that the houses are up to scratch, or at least have the right fire safety precautions and so on. (They may even have a website, probably linked from your uni's one).
As for money, you should have absolutely no problem borrowing money...go talk to your student support office, the union often has a debt clinic too where you can drop in for advice. Failing that go see your bank who can often extend your overdraft.
Some uni's offer money to help with rent that you can apply for if your rent is above their deemed average, and there are also hardship funds and loans...as these vary from one uni to another I'd suggest you speak to student support.
Housing articles: http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_students/housing/finding_a_flat.html http://www.thesite.org/magazine/specials_students/housing/renting_your_rights.html
Money and debt: http://www.thesite.org/info/money/student_finance/basic_funding_options_for_students.html
Hope that helps
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If you dont have anyone to live with as of yet then therell be plenty of adverts up and about; our AO even ran a fair to match unfilled houses with unsigned students.
I may be there in September, quality.
[ 21-02-2002: Message edited by: Puertarica ]
try these:
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site 2
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