{"id":6495,"date":"2022-10-14T11:00:08","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/?p=6495"},"modified":"2024-02-07T09:48:16","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T09:48:16","slug":"move-smart-faqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/move-smart-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Move Smart FAQs \u2013 Where to start with your private accommodation search"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning everyone! Last week\u2019s blog introduced our Move Smart campaign for this year, where the University and Students\u2019 Guild support teams help students in their search for a place to live after their first year.<\/p>\n<p>This week, we\u2019re looking in more detail at those Housing FAQs you may have and also highlighting some really helpful events we have coming up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where and when to start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The best approach to thinking about where to live next year is to consider all the options and take your time. Don\u2019t rush into making a decision or signing a contract before you\u2019re sure you\u2019ve made the right choice.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterguild.com\/page\/advice-when-to-look\">Students\u2019 Guild website<\/a> has some great advice on when to start your housing search.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of aspects to consider and the logistics of moving into private accommodation can seem daunting. But don\u2019t worry! There is help out there:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a look at the Students\u2019 Guild <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeterguild.com\/advice-housing#watch\">Housing Presentation<\/a> which may answer many of the questions you have.<\/li>\n<li>The University Move Smart webpages run through lots of information, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/privateaccommodation\/movesmart\/\">main points to consider<\/a> when starting your search.<\/li>\n<li>Find out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/privateaccommodation\/localinfo\/\">residential areas in Exeter<\/a>, transport links and a guide on rental prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Why not attend one of our events to chat with University and Students\u2019 Guild support teams, or take a look at some of the private housing options out there in the city:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Housing Advice Event \u2013 Monday 17th October, 10:00 \u2013 16:00 in the Forum. The start of a series of informative events where Residence Life,\u00a0the Community Engagement team and the Students\u2019 Guild Advice team will have useful resources and lots of people on hand to answer your questions about accommodation.<\/li>\n<li>Private Accommodation Pop-Up in the Forum Street \u2013 Chat to private landlords and purpose-built accommodation providers about their facilities and rents when they come onto campus. More details coming on the blog and social channels.<\/li>\n<li>Instagram Q&amp;A Session \u2013 Your opportunity to get answers to any housing questions you have from the likes of the Residence Life Team, Students\u2019 Guild and Community Engagement Team. The Q&amp;A will take place over the next few weeks on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uniofexeterstudents\/\">University Students Instagram channel<\/a>. Keep an eye on the blog and social channels for a confirmed date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Follow the blog and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/exeteruniaccommodation\/\">Accommodation Facebook page<\/a> for more updates on events and resources to help with your housing search, and if you feel like you need further support, please get in touch with one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeter.ac.uk\/accommodation\/privateaccommodation\/movesmartcontacts\/\">advice teams<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Have a great week!<\/p>\n<p>Accommodation Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good morning everyone! 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