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Your moving out of student halls checklist

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From the bills that need setting up, to easy ways to stick to a budget.

Moving out of uni housing or private student accomodation to moving into a second year house with your friends is exciting – but like any move, it can be stressful. Here’s a list of things you’ll need to sort out and keep in mind.

Household bills for second and third year housing

Green tick Rent

Green tick Council tax (if you're a full-time student, you should apply for an exemption)

Green tick Broadband

Green tick Gas and electric

Green tick TV Licence

Once you've moved out of uni halls and into your second year home

Green tick Nominate the household bill keeper
They set up your utility bill accounts and payments, so everything’s kept organised.

Green tick Work out a laundry rota
So you all have time to wash and dry your clothes (goodbye Febreze, hello fresh threads).

Green tick Choose a food shopper and cooker
That way, everyone gets involved with day-to-day tasks.

Budget hacks for private student accomodation

  • Let there be darkness – turn off the lights and TV when you leave the room.
  • Set a timer on your heating and hot water.
  • Try car sharing with friends to save on fuel.
  • Track your spending with a finance app.
  • Buy second-hand textbooks.
  • Reduce travel costs with a Student Railcard.
  • Batch cook and freeze your favourites to save time and money.

Did you know?

If you live in a house or flat where the lease is shared, you can also share a TV Licence. Have a separate tenancy agreement? You’ll need your own licence.

 

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