How to Secure Student Accommodation Early and Stress-Free

Whether you’re a first-year fresher or returning for another year, sorting your student accommodation can feel overwhelming. Between lectures, exams, and social life, house-hunting can end up at the bottom of your to-do list… but leaving it too late could mean missing out on the best student houses and flats.

At Student Housing, we’re here to help you find the right home early — and stress-free.

📆 When Should You Start Looking for Student Accommodation?

The best time to look for student housing is between October and January for the following academic year. Yes — that early! The top properties (like bills-included student houses, en-suite student rooms, and all-inclusive student flats) go fast.

Students in cities like Lincoln, Nottingham, and Hull often start house-hunting just after the Christmas break, so if you want a good location, modern features, and decent rent, don’t wait until summer.

✅ How to Secure Your Student House Early

1. Decide Who You’re Living With

Your housemates matter just as much as the house. Decide early who you’re living with so you can search as a group and agree on things like:

Budget (e.g., under £120pppw)
Location (near your university campus or city centre)
Number of bedrooms
Must-haves (e.g., en-suite bathroom, garden, study space)

2. Use a Trusted Student Lettings Agency

Avoid dodgy landlords by choosing a reputable student letting agent. At Student Housing, we’re rated the best for student lettings in Lincoln, Nottingham and Hull — and we’re former students too, so we get it.

3. Look for Bills-Included Student Accommodation

One of the biggest headaches is splitting and setting up bills. That’s why we offer bills-included rent, so you don’t have to worry about:

Gas and electricity
Water
TV licence
Broadband
Heating

Everything is sorted from day one. One rent, no stress.

4. Book Viewings Early

Seen a house or flat you love? Book a viewing straight away — whether in person or via video call. Our most popular student properties go quickly, and we offer instant booking online.

5. Read the Tenancy Agreement Carefully

Before signing, make sure you:

Understand your rent schedule
Check for any deposit requirements
Ask about guarantor requirements
Confirm if it’s a 12-month fixed-term tenancy

If you’re unsure about anything, we’re happy to explain it in plain English.

🧠 Student House-Hunting Tips

Set a realistic budget: Don’t forget to factor in deposits and term-time expenses.
Don’t rush: View more than one property if you can — but don’t hang around too long!
Ask questions: Is the area student-friendly? How’s the internet speed? What’s the heating like in winter?
Check transport links: Especially if you’re not right by campus.

🏠 Find Student Accommodation in Lincoln, Nottingham, or Hull

Whether you’re studying at the University of Lincoln, Nottingham Trent, University of Nottingham, Bishop Grosseteste, or the University of Hull, we’ve got 100s of student houses, flats and apartments ready to view now.

We offer: