Welcome to the new term! Whether you’re in your first year or returning, now is a great time to settle in, make new friends, and enjoy student life. But while you’re getting comfortable, it’s also the perfect moment to start thinking about your housing plans for next year.

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What do you like about your current accommodation?

Take a moment to reflect:

• Do you love the location, your flatmates, or the facilities?
• Are there things you’d like to do differently next year?
• Would you prefer closer to campus, a quieter area, or somewhere more social?

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Understanding what works for you now will make it easier to find the right place next year.

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Who do you want to live with?

Your housemates can make or break your student experience. Think about whether you want to:

• Stay with your current friends
• Mix with new people
• Find a group that matches your lifestyle and routines

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Where would you like to stay?

Location matters! Consider:

• How far from campus you want to be
• Proximity to shops, nightlife, or transport links
• Whether you prefer halls, shared houses, or private flats

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Plan ahead with Studentpad

Studentpad makes it easy to start your search early and stay ahead of the crowd:

• Set up your free account – Save properties and get alerts when new listings go live.
• Use the House Mate Finder – Connect with others looking for housemates before you start applying.
• Check local housing fairs – Meet landlords and university teams in person, ask questions, and see what’s available nearby.

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Starting early gives you the best chance to find your perfect home, with the people you want, in the area you love.

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Don’t wait until last minute — set up your Studentpad account, create alerts, and keep an eye out for local housing fairs to find your ideal next student home!

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If you are still looking for your Student and Post Grad accommodation head to the Studentpad search tools to find your university's accommodation search site to help you find your new student accommodation, then get searching for your off campus shared house, room, or apartment.

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Post by Laura Walker (Marketing and Research Manager at the Pad Group)

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