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Preparing and Planning

There are many things to consider when you are looking for a place to rent.

Please go through the following links for more information about finding private accommodation as a student in Leicester.

You will also find rooms and potential housemates on the facebook group http://www.facebook.com/#!/uolwelfare 

     

Where to Live?   Where to Look
  • Easily accessible?
  • Close to amenities?
  • Word of Mouth
  • Notice Boards
  • Newspaper
  • Websites
  • Letting Agents
     
The Cost of Rent   Take and Compare Notes
  • Is the Rent affordable?
  • Cost of Utilities?
  • Will you be able to budget?
  
  • Compare possibilities
    • cost of rent & bills
    • amount of deposit
    • willing to wait on loan?
  • Make appointments to view promising properties
     
Viewing the Property   Making a decision
  • Do you have the checklist?
  • Take someone with you
  • View as many properties as possible
  
  • Holding deposits?
  • Extraneous Fees?
  • Rent in advance?
     
Signing a Contract   Before you Move In
 

 

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Contact Us

Student Welfare Service
1st Floor Percy Gee Building
University of Leicester
University Road
Leicester
LE1 7RH

Tel: +44(0)116 223 1185
Fax: +44(0)116 223 1196
Email: welfare@le.ac.uk