{"id":6085,"date":"2021-10-21T11:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T10:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=6085"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:46:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T10:46:38","slug":"searching-for-next-years-housing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/searching-for-next-years-housing\/","title":{"rendered":"Searching for next year&#8217;s housing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning everyone!<\/p>\n<p>It may feel like just yesterday that you were arriving for fresher\u2019s week, but it is around this time of year that many students start to think about their housing for the next year. That is why over the coming weeks we\u2019ll be running our Housing Campaign, with helpful tips and advice on the different aspects of private accommodation. We\u2019ll cover everything from how to find compatible housemates, to the paperwork involved and working out your budgets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t hurry and consider all your options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may have already heard from other students and even local letting agents that to find the house you want, you should begin your accommodation search early. But there is plenty of accommodation in Exeter and it\u2019s better to take your time to consider all of your options and make the right decision, than to panic or rush and not find the right fit for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many different options for students after their first year and it isn\u2019t always about finding a house. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Renting a shared house or flat<\/li>\n<li>Renting a single flat or apartment<\/li>\n<li>Renting a room in a landlord&#8217;s house (lodging)<\/li>\n<li>Living at home<\/li>\n<li>Living in private residences. Unfortunately the University doesn\u2019t have the capacity to house returning students unless there is a medical need but purpose built student residences are very similar to University halls.<strong>\n<p><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Where to start <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A good place to start is our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/privatehousing\/afterfirstyear\/\">After Your First Year webpage<\/a>, which outlines many of the options and introduces you to some key things to think about when starting your search, including price, place, people and paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>Here you\u2019ll also find information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/privatehousing\/studentpad\/\">StudentPad<\/a>, a search-based website which is administered by the University and lists properties and rooms from private landlords. You can search by different criteria and the site is updated regularly.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to start thinking about more general questions you may have and take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterguild.org\/housing\/\">Students Guild Housing page<\/a> to help you understand what it is you want from your accommodation next year.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an eye out for further Housing Campaign activities, from our regular blog and newsletters, to the <strong>Accommodation Fair<\/strong> which is taking place in the Great Hall on 2<sup>nd<\/sup> December. This event will give you the chance to chat to landlords and Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSAs) as well as letting agents from the city. There will also be support services from the University including the Accommodation Team, Students\u2019 Guild and Residence Life Team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Further Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to get in touch with the Accommodation Team:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In person<\/strong>\u2013 at our drop-in sessions in the Forum, Streatham Campus. These run Monday to Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm throughout the rest of term one. Just head to the SID desk and ask to be added to the Accommodation queue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online<\/strong>\u2013 log an enquiry through\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sid.exeter.ac.uk\/aspx_shared\/login.aspx\">SID Online<\/a>\u00a0or through the web or app version of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/i.exeter.ac.uk\/campusm\/home#menu\">iExeter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>By phone<\/strong>\u2013 via SID on 0300 555 0444.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have a great week and remember, don\u2019t panic!<br \/>\nThe Accommodation Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning everyone! 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