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Seven Steps To Domestic Heaven
How a house full of students will help you choose the perfect home
Choosing your new student Prices will vary according
home is one of the biggest to which area you want to live
decisions you will make while in, be sure to check out several
you’re at Uni. areas before you make a deci-
It’s a big chunk of your
sion.
budget and it needs to feel like
Mimi wanted to be near her
a home, so making sure you’ve
building at Uni, as well as some
thought of everything before
of her coursemates’ houses, so
you take the plunge will save a
they choose a house in a
lot of head and heart ache.
popular student area, which
Here seven students who
carried a slightly larger price
lived together for two years
tag, but ticked more of their
share the secrets of their
boxes.
domestic bliss, by leading you
through the pitfalls of renting,
house sharing and offering Housemate 3: Tom –
advice.
the numbers man.
They’ve since grown up (a
little) and all have jobs and rent
Economics student Tom knew
houses either alone, with other
how much he had to spend, and
friends, or their partners, but
that was what he was sticking
what they learnt in their first
The Housemates: Emma, Tom, Alex, Jenny, James, and Mimi
to. Before you start to look at
student houseshare has stood
houses, know how much there
them in good stead…
someone different to everyone, Emma to shut up when she was live, and while it can is in the kitty.
and house sharing for Emma singing Girls Aloud while sometimes feel like you haven’t Don’t force members of the
Housemate 1: Emma
meant she had to learn that sitting on the front step… seen an older person in days, group into paying more than
some people like their living in student land can have they want to, when it came to
– the wild child
personal space and peace and its advantages. the penthouse with Jacuzzi,
Emma was trying to choose
quiet.
Housemate 2: Mimi –
You’ll be right next to Uni, Tom could not be moved.
who to live with. She thought
When you think about your
the location scout
but there’ll also be a Tom pointed out to the
editorial
that she was pretty much the
perfect housemates think Mimi wanted it all; to be near community vibe, some areas housemates that as well as
perfect housemate because
about what sort of people you bars and clubs, the city centre have expanded because their rent they’d need money for
she loved a party, liked to cook get on with, and if they share
for some retail therapy, and student populations wanted
agent’s fees and deposits.
and was very chatty. She forgot the same idea of a good time as Uni so that the more cafes and shops. Living The group agreed that
that she never cleaned up her you do. housemates didn’t have to trek further away from Uni may knowing what their landlord
spaghetti bolognaise, and Setting up some ground too far when they decided to mean more peace and quiet, wanted financially upfront
came in ‘chatty’ at three in the rules will make sure everyone educate themselves. but a longer commute to lec- would make everyone’s lives
morning! feels their needs are under- Most student cities have tures, which can add to your easier.
The perfect housemate is stood, and made it easy to tell areas where all the students transport costs.
l Continued on page 78
Sue Michaels
Leeds Student Houses
Live and Learn in Comfort
Popular and caring Landlady
Houses with a student's lifestyle and living needs in mind. Close to the University.
BEDROOMS with double beds, large desks, bookcases, ample wardrobes and drawers;
LIVING ROOMS with sofas, easy chairs, coffee tables and tv units; fully fitted KITCHENS
with microwave, dishwasher, table and chairs; UTILITY space with washing machine and
tumble dryer; BATHROOMS and SHOWER ROOMS which are smart and sparkly.
Central heating, fire alarms, burglar alarms ~ so secure, warm and cosy
Superb service ~ 24/7 emergency contact ~ excellent maintenance team
13 superb six bedroom houses ~ 1 fabulous five bedroom house
1 gorgeous two bedroom flat
Rents from £63.00 to £75.00 [per person per room per week]
Deposits protected by TDSL, Houses covered by HMO Licence and EPCs available
Phone: 07966 387 140 or 01923 824 465
or e-mail
suemichaels@talk21.com
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