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he search for your new home starts here. Student Housing magazine has


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HOW TO USE THIS MAG T


Editorial Guide and Index


everything you need to help you find your dream digs. There are articles on what to look for in your new home, how to view a property, choosing your new housemates and budgeting. Take the time to read them, moving into a new house is not only exciting; it’s also a big investment and you need to make sure you’re making the right decision. We’ve collected thousands of


adverts from both Landlords and Letting Agents. Some of them list all of their properties, some a selection and some just say what areas they have their property in and how much their rents are. We also have a list of classified adverts from smaller landlords, so make sure you read all the adverts before making a decision. Go through the paper and highlight which adverts interest you, and give a few landlords a call. Armed with the knowledge of your budget, group size and desired location, both you and the landlord should quickly be able to shortlist some properties. There is a big surplus of


student housing in Newcastle, and there is no need to rush into signing up for a place for next year. Indeed, it’s often possible to strike a better deal (e.g. lower rent, shorted contract or no agency fees) if you wait until the Summer.


How To Use This Magazine ........................................................................72 Northumbria University Accommodation Office ........................................73 A Short Guide To Student Areas ................................................................74 13 Tips For Trouble Free Repairs ..............................................................75 Seven Steps To Domestic Heaven......................................................76 & 82 Deposits & What You Need To Know..........................................................78 Make Sure Your House Won't Kill You ........................................................80 Moving In/Getting On With Flatmates ........................................................84 Information About Bills That You Need To Know ......................................84 When You Are Renting Expect ....................................................................84 Become a Good Neighbour ........................................................................86 Ensure Your Not A Soft Target....................................................................86 Useful Contacts ..........................................................................................88


You may have to ask some


questions about a property to make sure it is right for you, don’t be afraid to dig deep. It is important not to feel pressured into seeing a property if you don’t think it is right for you and your friends, landlords don’t appreciate time wasters and it’s only polite to let someone know if you can’t make


an


appointment. Always arrange to


see


properties as a group for personal safety reasons, never go alone, and if someone from your group can’t make


a


viewing, don’t make assumptions for them. Even if a landlord has shown


you all their properties and still none of them are right, don’t feel forced to sign for one, just because they’ve put a lot of leg- work in. You should only sign for a house if you and the entire group are satisfied with the house. There’s no rule about how many properties you should


view before you sign, but we would say if you’ve seen more than ten and none were suitable then maybe you should rethink your expectations. Always think about what questions you want to ask a landlord before you view somewhere, some members of the group may have ideas or needs that you wouldn’t even have thought about. Once you’ve found that perfect pad, work fast to secure it, as the student rental market can be competitive. Make sure that you are happy with the contract and all the paper work; seek help where you need it. Finally remember that the


landlords you are dealing with are human beings trying to run a business. They are looking for decent, rent paying tenants who look after their houses, just as you want a responsible landlord who will respond quickly to your needs. With mutual respect in place you can settle into your new home. Happy house hunting!


Jesmond Take a look at the website www.ewpstudentaccommodation.com


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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION HMO Licensed landlord


Jesmond


Osborne Road..................6 Bed Mid Terraced house, GCH,


double glazed, 2 w/c’s, 2 shower/bathrooms, intergrated smoke alarms systems.


Avail from Early July 2011. Rent: £70 pppw


Jesmond Osborne Avenue ..............6 Bed Mid terraced house, GCH, double glazed, very large 1st floor living room over-looking cricket ground, kitchen diner, intergrated smoke alarms systems, off street parking. Dryer


Avail from Early July 2011. Rent: £79 pppw


Jesmond


Cavendish Place..............6 Bed Mid terraced 2 storey house,


GCH, double glazed, 2 w/c’s, 2 shower/bath rooms, dryer,intergrated smoke alarms systems, off street parking. 42” LCD TV.


Avail from Early July 2011. Rent: £77 pppw


Ring the landlord direct now for more information on www.ewpstudentaccommodation.com


07711 710771 or 01661 871495 waiting@talktalk.net


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Good quality affordable Student Accommodation in Jesmond & Spital Tongues with a quick response to your maintenance requirements.


Spital Tongues Hunters Road ..................6 Bed Mid terraced house, GCH, double glazed, 2 w/c’s, 2 shower/ bathrooms, 47” LCD TV. Close to Newcastle University and Medical/Dental Schools. Close to Richardson Road/ Castle Leazes. Avail from Early July 2011.


Rent: £63 pppw


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Terms & Conditions We are an independent publication and in no way do we imply any association with the activities of the accommodation services of any university or students union


While every care has been taken to ensure that articles and adverts are accurate we cannot accept any liability for any errors or omissions.


We believe It is your responsibilty to check that any property you let conforms to any and all legal requirements. Our aim is to provide you with the relevant information so you know what to look for and what to check. If you are in any doubts we would advise you NOT to let the property or to seek help.


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