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Moving to university does not mean there will be lots of funs ahead– giving up the comforts of home to an empty room on campus might not sound very appealing. However, once you have all your possessions sorted and have made your first friends, mum and dad will be nothing more than a distant memory. So settle into University as quickly as possible. Leaving you more time to do fulfil the stereotypes of being a student, namely lounging around, drinking and eating take-away. Make sure you begin Uni the right way by following this guide.

Halls of residence

Some first year students will end up in halls of residence or “Halls” for short, which are flats and buildings privately owned by the University, designed to cater to their students. You will be in capable hands and in nearly every case there will be people specifically appointed to help you move in to your new room.

The advantages to staying in Halls are plain to see. They are usually at the centre of campus life and within stumbling distance of subject buildings and lecture theatres. Costs to do with accommodation are made transparent. But best of all you get to share your first year experience with hundreds of fresher’s in same situation.

Important note: Remember that if you want a TV in your room, you are going to need to pay for your own separate TV licence!

your first house

Most students will end up having to arrange their own private housing with other students they have only met for the first time. for many the house hunting process will not be a walk in the walk. signing for a house can often feel like a race but do not at any point let yourself be pressured into signing a contract! Pass your contract, commonly called an Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreement, to a trusted third party. The university will often have an expert at hand to go over student housing contracts.

More so than with hall of residence, you will need to create an accommodation budget as there are extra financial concerns when in private housing. You should check to see how much you will be paying for utilities such as water, heating and electricity. Read the house’s meter upon arrival and write it down. The company you choose should given a reading of the meter. This will avoid the unpleasant surprise of having to foot the bill of the previous tenants. Organise the internet and landline for the house or apartment.

If you know you’re going to be watching TV you will have to invest in a TV licence. Most students do!! If you are a part-time student you will not be exempt from the dreaded council tax. If you are unsure whether you need to pay or not, contact your University – they will be happy to help.

An inventory can be a life-saver when trying to claim back the deposit at the end of the year. Before you sign a contract and list and take photos of the condition of the important sites in the house. Any damages should be documented and a copy made for your landlord to sign. It might sound like overkill but you’ll thank us when your landlord claims the hole in the wall was all you’re doing!

Remember to lock up!

Students are unfortunately a target for local thieves, so do as much as you can to protect your abode and possessions. The most important rule that is commonly forgotten is to simply lock up. When you leave your room lock the doors and windows (especially if you’re on the first floor) and if possible hide any valuable items from plain sight. your new house should come with a burglar alarm and if yours doesn’t, badger your landlord to get one installed.

Insurance

Make an inventory of all the possessions you wish to insure. At the very least you should have your laptop insured against theft as they are the most commonly stolen possession from student accommodation. University will often be partnered with a insurance company who will give bespoke student insurance that covers the academic year.

Shipping possessions

In most scenarios, mum and dad will be own personal couriers, however annoying for them that may be. If for whatever reason you can’t enlist the help of the parents to move in your possessions, then it might be necessary to hire a man and van remover.

You should try to pack as much as you can into two suitcases that you will be able to lug around personally. Anything left over is what should to be shipped. Make its easier for yourself by only transporting posessions that you know you will use. You may want to pump your guns but personal gym equipment will be a chore to ship. So let the dumbbells and other non-essential items remain at home – it will save you both time and money.

These days, there is an increasing emphasis on protecting the environment and this applies to both consumers and businesses.

One aspect of this is using transport services in the most responsible fashion possible.

For example, the government and various other organisations have been encouraging the practice of car sharing to get to and from work. This involves colleagues getting lifts from each other to avoid situations in which there is only one person in a vehicle.

Another area in which it is possible to reduce environmental harm involves courier services.

It may not be immediately obvious how this is possible, but if you utilise our services at ANYVAN you will see why your efforts may be classified as eco-friendly.

Because of the auction nature of our site and the fact that firms bid for your custom, it is generally the case that companies will offer to take your items because they are already travelling in the same direction.

In this way, you are using up space that would otherwise have been wasted, rather than insisting a special journey is made just for you.

This means that overall carbon dioxide emissions are reduced because fewer vehicles need to be on the road.

And, whether you are looking for home removals in the UK, international delivery or any other form of service, you may also be able to save money.

This is because of the efficiency of the system and the fact it enables companies to charge lower prices than their rates.

So, next time you need to move particular items from one place to another, maybe you should consider using our services at ANYVAN. We can help both your conscience and your wallet, which can be no bad thing!

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