This varies for each university or college – and may vary between the different types of accommodation each uni has too. If a place says it’s furnished, make sure you check what that means – does it only have a bedframe and a desk, or is it really well stocked?
Check what bills are included too so you can work out a monthly budget. Some student rent includes internet, energy and water, but for others you may be charged for each service separately.
And how furnished is it really? Some of the photos or virtual tours you see may have furniture or belongings from the current students who live there. So you’ll want to know what will be left after they’ve moved out.
For example, is there a:
Check our accommodation search to see what furniture they list for the types of accommodation you’re interested in. Check each one – as a studio flat could have different furniture than a shared house.
Most students share a kitchen with their housemates or flatmates, so the big kitchen appliances are usually provided, but make sure you check exactly what’s there so you don’t end up with things you don’t need.
For example, is there a:
You might share a bathroom or you might have your own en-suite shower room.
Does your shared or en-suite bathroom have:
Some university accommodation includes bills like heating and electricity, and possibly internet and home insurance.
Here are some of the bills which may or may not be included in your accommodation fees – and if they’re not included, remember to factor them into your budget:
Do students pay TV Licence?
Yes! And if you’re in shared accommodation with your own individual tenancy agreements, you’d probably then all need your own TV Licences.
Want to know more about student accommodation?
Take a look around with a virtual tour or chat to students already at uni to ask them about where they lived and what household supplies they needed to get.
Or take a look at our advice on what you need to know before you sign your contract, and your rights as a student renter.