University is an exciting journey that equips young adults with the skills they need to embark on successful careers.
Many students choose to live away from home during the course of their academic studies. It enhances the life-changing transformation that higher education brings, while forming an important part of the transition into independent adulthood. For the vast majority of students, affordability is key when choosing accommodation.
Private Halls
Some purpose-built, luxury student accommodation in the UK costs more per year than the average UK salary. It comes fully equipped with gyms, cinema rooms, coffee bars, and dedicated study areas.
For the lavish St Mary’s at Bristol, students can expect to pay upwards of £417 per week. For this, they benefit from a fully-fitted kitchen, concierge service, contents insurance, and a location that is a stone’s throw away from trendy bars and shops.
In Edinburgh, students can pay around £387 per week for private accommodation that comes with a rooftop terrace and sporting views of Edinburgh Castle.
Or in central London for around £395 per week, you can expect a gym, an outdoor socialising area and a cinema room.
With many prospective students searching for accommodation options through mediums such as Instagram, an increased importance on luxury and aesthetics has evolved. The gap between students opting for luxury versus affordability is larger than ever.
Student Accommodation Agencies
Private halls or accommodation need not cost the earth. Most students choose to live well within their means when studying and opt for good-quality but affordable accommodation that meets their needs while living away from home.
Specialist agencies such as www.westmanorstudentliving.co.uk/ provide a range of high-quality student accommodation Leicester and the surrounding areas, with students from Leicester and De Montfort Universities seeking their expert guidance year after year.
There are a range of accommodation options available to suit every taste and budget. Specialist agents provide students with protection from schemes such as SafeAgent and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, meaning that there are always assurances that properties are well maintained.
