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Living in your community

Now you can enjoy a whole year of care-free living. Remember, Community Living and the Guild of Students are here for you all year round for any queries you have about living in the community.

  • Say hi to your neighbours

    It’s always good to introduce yourself to your neighbours, whether they’re fellow students or other community members. If they’re students, why not invite them round to get to know them and their schedule? The same goes for other community members: you may live next to a family, a young professional, or an elderly person, so make sure you take the time to say hello.

  • Budgeting and saving money

    Whatever income you have to cover your rent and cost of living, it can be a good idea to set up and stick to a budget. This could be as simple a setting a weekly cap on spending or as complicated as a fully-fledged spreadsheet.

  • Your landlord and rights

    Communication with your landlord or letting agent is key to maintaining a good relationship. It may seem like lettings agents or landlords automatically assume things about you because you are a student, so it is up to you to show them that you are a responsible, reliable tenant.

  • Get involved

    Take advantage of University and local community initiatives to volunteer and get stuck into projects around your new home. Not only can this be a great way to meet new people and make a difference, but it can really add to your skills portfolio and give you something interesting and different to talk about in the future, in job interviews, for example.