Finding new accommodation can always be a bit of a hassle

Here's some tips to help make that journey a bit easier :). 

Make  a Budget 

• Figure out your price range 
• How much are you willing to spend per week compare prices of different accommodation providers 
• Look at whether your student finance will cover your rent 

Make a list of your non negotiable 

• Make a list of the things that your accommodation must have
• Gym? Bills included? Double Bed? Then categorise your choices based on these factors and what the accommodation providers offer

Do your research 

• See the various types of accommodation in Coventry and what they offer
• Decide what you would be interested in going private rented accommodation? university halls? 
• Find reviews of the accommodation providers 
• Ask friends if they have had past experiences with those providers
• If looking at shared houses for example ask current tenants about their experience with the property and the landlord/letting agency 

Get External Advice 

• The student union advice centre offer contract checks to students which is a helpful service is this is your first time living away from home and signing a contract 
• Even ask someone external, a parent, a family friend etc. just a second pair of eyes to read through the contract with you before signing