Wednesday 12 June 2013

Finding a student accommodation in Leeds

Getting to class on time, last minute assignments, making new friends and so many more pressures that a student has to face during the years in college and university. Whether you are moving away from home in Leeds, coming from a different city in UK or arriving as an international student in Leeds, finding accommodation is one of the biggest hurdles that a student has to cross. We understand that every student wants to minimize his or her budget as much as they can as well as finding a place that is convenient and comfortable so it does not affect their studies.

There are many ways that a bad student accommodation in Leeds can affect your studies and temperament. It takes some time for one to start enjoying one's surroundings because it is all new and you have no idea about where to buy groceries and basic toiletries from. With a good place to live in Leeds you will be able to forget the tensions of making friends, safety from criminal activity etc. It is true that criminal activity is one of the most feared actions and is not to be tolerated under any circumstances. Research well and along with your letting agent take a tour of the city, because that way you will be able to see it with your own eyes as well as get honest opinions from the dweller of the city who knows it inside out. Trustworthy letting agents will not put you up in student housing that is not safe because it harms their reputation and that is why it is important that a new student take help from registered agents.

You will also need to explain your schedule, walking habits etc to letting agent so that if you do not mind walking 30 minutes to the university, the agent can arrange for a house further away which might have better amenities. However, if you are not too fond of walking or prefer to go by bus, you should get a place closer to transport or the university you are applying to. Leeds has excellent public transport, so you do not need to worry about being too far or too near, but you will need to work out your transport costs and decide. Another problem that students face is that they do not get house mates of their liking, if you are living in a house share. Explain your requirements to a letting agent beforehand, because if you are not going through an agent there are high chances that you will end up at a place with people you may not like in the sense of their timings, loudness, behavior etc.

So, it is highly recommended that if you are planning to or is already in Leeds as a student, you should look for a student dwelling via a letting agent. This way you can explain your problems and your needs so you get the perfect room or house of your choice! 

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