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 Issues to consider



Where should I live? | Should I pre-book my accommodation? | Should I share accommodation with other students? | How much will I need to spend? | Furnished or unfurnished? | Life experience and living skills | Safety and access |

There are many issues which you will need to consider while searching for rental accommodation. Price and location are possibly the two most important factors for many students; however, you should also read over the information on sharing with others, living skills, pre-booking accommodation etc.

Ideally, most students would prefer to live within walking distance from campus in a fully furnished apartment for minimal rent; however, understandably, properties matching this description tend to fill very early. It may be useful to prioritise the different issues which may influence your decision – e.g. is location more - or less -  mportant than price?