Practical experience of renting in Leeds

“Zhang found the apartment from the HousingList given by the school’s Housing Office. He checked the underground map and circled the houses within two underground stops of his school before comparing the rent. The principle was that it had to be cheaper than the school’s student accommodation, without covering the cost of utilities. Once you have decided which properties you would like to see, you can call the landlord on the list of properties, explain where you got the information about the property for rent, indicate to the landlord that you are interested in seeing it, and make an appointment to meet with the landlord.

The landlord will ask for details when you call, such as where you are from, where you are studying, how many people are there and so on. Once you have agreed a time with the landlord, it’s time to see the Leeds student accommodation property.

Be careful when signing the contract

Once you have decided on a student accommodation in Leeds property, you will need to sign a contract with your landlord. There are a number of websites in the UK that offer rental contracts, so it is a good idea to check them out when you sign the contract. The contract will set out the landlord’s obligations and the renter’s obligations, so it is important to read it carefully before signing. The landlord will also produce a list of all the furniture in the room and the extent to which it is new or old. Please make sure that you check the list and the furniture carefully before signing.”