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Leave your home in a good state Yes – this means a good old clean of your property! For some, this task may not seem too arduous; for others just the thought may bring them out in a cold sweat! It is really important to leave the property as you…

Moving out of halls of residence or away from your family home is a big step when you’re studying at university. Taking that stride towards independence can be exhilarating, but it’s also a bit of a minefield and you’ll need to tread carefully if you’re going to make house sharing…

Moving into a student house is a joyous event, marking the beginning of a new period for you as a student.

Cleaning If you are renting a shared property you are all jointly responsible for its condition when you move out, although the degree of joint liability can vary depending on the type of tenancy agreement you’ve signed. As a rule of thumb communal areas will almost always be the responsibility…

• Always lock exterior doors when coming in and out of properties and only leave windows unlocked if you are in the same room.  Sneak thieves enter student properties even when the students are in!!!!!! • Even when in the house, keep exterior doors locked to prevent intruders entering your…

• Be tolerant with your housemates. You don’t know someone until you live with them, so forgive their habits because you may be just as irritating. • Set up a direct debit for house bills. That way no one forgets to pay and you don’t have to have an awkward…

It seems students, more often than not, perceive their bodies as ‘indestructible’ as they consume copious amounts of alcohol, something which is all part and parcel of the student experience. But, are we too young to be abusing our bodies and taking them for granted?

Here's what I wish I had known before I started.

Feeling stressed about moving home already? As long as you find out what you need to do it can be really simple and pain free.