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I was going to live with my friend, but they quit Uni over Christmas. We haven’t signed a contract or anything, but I have no idea who to live with so what do I do now?
The first thing to do is not to panic. There is a surplus of accommodation in Nottingham so you will not be without a home! Check out thehousemates section of this website for advice on finding housemates, and do not be afraid to ask people who may have already planned their accommodation as they may be able to count you in their group, check out the Student Accommodation Service and Unipol message boards. If you are really stuck, you can always move back into halls of residence, or some of the purpose built student accommodation and make new friends!
There are 12 of us in our flat and we all want to live in a big house next year, what is the best way to do this?
Although we can’t tell you what to do, the best advice we can give you is not to live in a big group. For starters, there will be a lot of people in a group and this may be a recipe for conflicts within your house. On top of this, large houses are often expensive to heat and splitting bills may prove problematic with a large group. You will often get better value for money if you split up into smaller groups and try to live close together.
My prospective landlord has given us a contract which he says I need to sign it ASAP or else we will lose the house. It’s really nice and I’m worried I won’t find anywhere better, what shall I do?
The chances are this landlord has said similar to a number of students and is just looking for a quick sale. Once they have shifted their first few houses they can concentrate on letting others. Landlords are often concerned about not letting a house for a year as it will cause them great expense. It is important to get any legally binding document checked out professionally before you sign it. The Student Advice Centre offer this service to all students.
My flatmate’s parents have just bought a house and she wants me to rent one of the rooms, I’m not sure it’s such a good idea?
We advise you to think very carefully about this because it can have implications on your friendships and your ability to remain in the house if things go wrong. Seek advice from Student Advice Centre before going ahead.
What is the best way to pay the bills in my house?
There are a number of different ways to do this, and it is really about finding what works for you as a house. Some people chose to divide up responsibilities such as gas, electric etc, where as others may open a house bank account and pay into it.
It is important to remember to close accounts and cancel direct debits when you leave your accommodation and notify the service providers.
After I have signed a contract can I still get out of it if I change my mind?
No. The document, once signed will be leally binding and you will be liable for the costs if you do not honour your contract. This is why it is vitally important you take your time and read this guide and seek as much advice as possible before choosing a house.
