How to Plan Ahead and Start Your Search Early
While you can’t pick your exact property months in advance, as it will likely be snapped up, you can start to research areas, amenities, clubs and transport links early so you have an idea of the area you want to live in and what to expect from your first time away from home.
Understanding Your Budget Including Rent, Bills and Other Costs
Budgeting correctly can be the difference between success and disaster when it comes to your first student house. Understanding every outgoing, making sure there are no surprise payments and having every penny accounted for means no uncomfortable conversations or phone calls with your new housemates. It’s also important to leave extra money where you can to account for unexpected expenses and emergencies.
Choosing the Right Location Near Campus and Amenities
Saving money by moving to the absolute outskirts of the city might seem like a great idea at the time, but when you’re having to plan four buses and a tube just to get to Uni every day, the hassle and costs start to stack up. Balance your budget with quality of life, and understand the closer you are to the action, the more of student life you can experience without having to rely on chaotic travel.
What to Look Out for When Viewing Properties
Noisy roads, leaky taps, doors that don’t close properly. All of these things can fall by the wayside when wrapped up in the excitement of a new place, but it’s important to make sure your new home is somewhere you’re happy to be.
Understanding Tenancy Agreements and Your Rights as a Tenant
Before signing anything, be sure to understand exactly what it is that you’re agreeing to, and what the rules are. Read the tenancy agreement carefully and if you don’t understand something, ask someone you know who may have experience. Be sure to look for things like deposit protection, break clauses, and exactly what’s included in the rent so you know what it is you’re paying for.
How to Set Up Utilities and Bills Without Confusion
Know exactly what your share of the outgoings are ahead of time and make sure you have the money ready by the payment date, so you’re left stress free. TSEG lets you bundle all of your utility costs into a single payment so nothing is left unpaid, and everyone just has to cover their own share.
Packing Tips for What to Bring and What to Leave Behind
Things like kettles, microwaves, dishware and appliances are more than likely already in place, and having several of each can cause chaos and arguments early on. Check with the landlord and your new housemates ahead of time to make sure you only bring the essentials.
How to Stay Organised and Stress-Free on Moving Day
Moving home is one of the most stressful and chaotic things we can experience. The more time and planning you put in ahead of the day itself, the easier it will be. This keeps your mind clear and reduces the chance of something going wrong.
Tips for Settling In and Making Your New House Feel Like Home
After the long journey and lugging boxes in, you might want to kick back and relax with your new housemates and get to know them, but be sure to put some time aside to unpack and get all your things in the right place as soon as you can. If you head out for a drink as soon as you’ve arrived, those boxes are going to look even less inviting at midnight when you get home. The sooner you can turn your new place into your home, the quicker you’ll get settled.
Save Money on Your Student Bills With TSEG
TSEG allows you and your new flatmates to combine all your monthly utility outgoings into one simple payment. This means everyone just has to pay their own share without having to figure out frustrating percentages and uncomfortable conversations. Everyone pays their share and, if someone still owes, it’s no-one else’s problem. For peace of mind and more time to focus on what’s important, let us do the hard work for you.
