Finding student accommodation just before the semester starts can be stressful. But don’t worry, our top tips will help you find your perfect student home in time.
There are many possible reasons why you have not been able to book your student accommodation earlier. You might still be waiting on your A-level results to confirm your university place, or looking to secure one last minute through UCAS Clearing. Or you may have simply put off sorting our your accommodation a bit too long and by now, you might be panicking about not being able to find somewhere to live.
Well, you’ve come to the right place. And we’re here to help – booking on Student.com is quick and easy. Here are some top tips for finding great last minute student accommodation. Read on!
1. Don’t panic
First things first, don’t panic. Hopefully you’ve breathed a sigh of relief after battling through results day, and potentially clearing too. Finding accommodation can be just as stressful, but staying calm and collected will make the process more simple and easy to manage.
2. Know your accommodation options
It’s much easier to book your accommodation when you have an idea of what you’re looking for. Some of the finer details you can only sort out once your university place is confirmed, but you can already make a list of things to look for before it.
You can think about things such as whether you’d like to live in a shared room or a private studio. Another good idea is to look at the possible cities you might end up living in, and think about what areas of those cities would work best for you. It’s also a good idea to have and idea of what your budget is. When you have a rough idea of what you’re looking for, it’s easier to find your new home once you know for sure which university you’re headed.
On Student.com we list lots of great options for private student accommodation. We list the best purpose-built student accommodation across the UK and the world – more than a million student beds actually. We offer more choice than any other website and can help you find a room close to your university, or in the area you would like to live. Whichever option you go for, make a note of your budget, your course dates (so you know when you need to move in by), and which campus you’ll be based at.
3. Act quickly
This is perhaps the most important tip: once you’ve confirmed your university place, don’t waste any time. If you’re already booking last minute, do not wait for an extra few days or weeks. If you do, you might be disappointed with the options you have left to choose from. The best rooms and apartments always fill up fast.
4. See your options for booking last minute student accommodation
When you’re booking last minute, the situation is changing all the time. Apartments get sold out, but sometimes already sold out places might become available again with some students cancelling their bookings.
In a situation like this, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s available where. You don’t have to do it all alone though: on Student.com, our booking consultants always have the newest information, and they know what’s available in different cities. To get the great help they offer, simply give us a call today, and tell us some specifics, like what city you are going to and what your budget is like. Even if you’re not sure about your results and don’t have a confirmed place yet, you can contact us and tell us what cities are your most likely destinations. That way we can help you find your ideal student home, so don’t delay – call today!
On Student.com we list options in all the large cities in the UK like London, Sheffield, Glasgow, Manchester, and Birmingham, but also in smaller places like Coventry, Nottingham and Canterbury.
Wherever you’re going, you can check out all of our destinations for student accommodation in the UK.