Do your homework in advance about the services available on the university website
and fellow students will often give you more practical advice than a housing agent. If older students have lived in a particular student house, this is the most realistic living experience you can give you first-hand. Rents and housing conditions vary from area to area, and you can ask your fellow students for the most affordable rental Manchester student apartments according to your own psychological price point. In this regard, advice from older students can save you a lot of money, and some university Student unions will also have free brochures and counselling services available. If the original tenant is living in the property when you view it, you can also ask him how he feels about living there, he is certainly the person who knows the most about the advantages and disadvantages of the room.
How to ensure your deposit is returned in full when renting a private home in the UK
A deposit of between 4-6 weeks’ rent is required at the time of signing the contract. The landlord must place the deposit within 30 days of receiving it in the Tenant Deposit Protection, which is guaranteed by the UK Government. Currently certified programs are: Tenant Deposit Protection Tenancy Deposit Scheme and Tenancy Deposit Protection per person, which are designed to protect the rights of the tenant. If a tenant’s tenancy has expired, the landlord or housing agent must refund the deposit in full, within 10 days of the end of the contract, provided no damage has been done to the landlord’s property and the rent and bills are paid on time. This deposit will always be protected by the TDP if you have a conflict with your landlord over the deposit.
Don’t leave every little detail of the contract untouched Most contracts indicate
The tenant needs to give at least one month’s notice to the landlord if the contract is to be terminated, however in some cases this can take up to 2 months or 15 days. This information is clearly stated in the contract and needs to be checked carefully before signing, otherwise don’t cry about the landlord being deceptive if it is in black and white. For some homes in poor condition, it is advisable to take photographs before moving in. Scratches on the walls, stains on the carpets, broken furniture, etc. should be photographed and documented, and communicated well by both parties, otherwise it may become a dispute in case of withdrawal.
Energy saving condition of the house
Decide on a monthly bill Many Chinese landlords or second landlords will pay a monthly bill for their tenants when renting a property, or some people who share a flat will share the monthly water and electricity consumption, with UK housing agents preferring the latter. When calculating how much you can afford to pay for a home on a monthly basis, don’t forget to take the monthly bill into account. Students do not have to pay council tax and have to pay daily fees for gas, electricity, internet, water and, if you have a TV in your home and watch live TV, an annual viewing fee of 145.5. When looking for a home remember to check the energy efficiency score (EPC), the higher the score the lower the monthly bill; the orientation of the home also determines whether there is enough light in winter, which affects the indoor temperature; if the home is fitted with double glazing for thermal insulation the windows are more effective in keeping warm.
Lock your doors and windows for fire and theft prevention
Because of the richness of student life, students often go out late at night, so places where students live can be easily targeted by thieves. It’s also important that your flatmates look out for each other and don’t neglect to close the windows in the living room or kitchen when you go to bed. If you are worried about property theft, you can also take out property insurance, which will cover your laptop, mobile phone, iPad, etc. Many Manchester student accommodation have smoke and fire alarms in the kitchen. If there is too much smoke or moisture, the alarm may be triggered and you should open a window as soon as possible and press the alarm.
