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Moving out of student halls into university housing checklist

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From the bills that need setting up, to easy ways to stick to a budget.

Moving out of uni housing or private student accomodation to moving into a second year house with your friends is exciting – but like any move, it can be stressful. Here’s a list of things you’ll need to sort out and keep in mind.

Before you move into your uni house

The transition between university owned student accomodation or halls and into a student house can be equal parts daunting and exciting.

Securing accomodation for students moving out of halls can happen as early as October of your first year. Some student housing companies even have stalls and freebies during freshers fare if you want to get a headstart.

The most important thing to think about when you're looking to move into a student house is to find a group of people who you will be comfortable living with. Whether you find a group of coursemates, society members or even choose to live with the same people you were in halls with, finding a uni house is an exciting responsibility.

Household bills for second and third year student accomodation

Green tick Rent

Green tick Council tax (if you're a full-time student, you should apply for an exemption)

Green tick TV Licence

And, if they're not included in your rent:

Green tick Broadband

Green tick Gas and electric

Green tick Water

Once you've moved out of student halls and into your second year house

Green tick Nominate the household bill keeper
They set up your utility bill accounts and payments, so everything’s kept organised.

Green tick Work out a laundry rota
So you all have time to wash and dry your clothes (goodbye Febreze, hello fresh threads).

Green tick Choose a food shopper and cooker
That way, everyone gets involved with day-to-day tasks.

Budget hacks for student accomodation

  • Let there be darkness – turn off the lights and TV when you leave the room.
  • Set a timer on your heating and hot water.
  • Try car sharing with friends to save on fuel.
  • Track your spending with a finance app.
  • Buy second-hand textbooks.
  • Reduce travel costs with a Student Railcard.
  • Batch cook and freeze your favourites to save time and money.

Did you know?

If you live in a student house or flat where the lease is shared, you can also share a TV Licence. Have a separate tenancy agreement? You’ll need your own licence.

 

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