Whether you are looking to move out of halls for your second year at university, or you are looking for new student accommodation for your third or even fourth year, you will probably start viewing new properties very soon. But how do you know what to look out for? And more importantly, how do you know what to avoid? Well, here at Let Pads, we are Preston’s leading student accommodation experts. As a result, we have produced this guide to the top reasons to avoid a student accommodation property after viewing.
Top reasons to avoid a student accommodation property after viewing
If you are about to view a new property, what key features should you be looking for, as pointers that this property should be avoided? Well, there are several, including:
- Damp- signs of damp inside a student accommodation property will include mold, damp patches of discoloured walls or skirting boards, or an unpleasant smell. It might also be quite cold, although that would be difficult to spot during the quick property tour. Damp can lead to illnesses and poor health, so be sure to avoid a property with any of these signs.
- Missing smoke alarms- It is a legal requirement for your landlord to meet fire safety standards. This includes smoke alarms to keep you safe in the event of a fire. An absence of smoke alarms could be an indicator that this landlord has cut corners on other aspects of your safety too.
- Pests- Poorly maintained student housing can lead to infestations and pests. From ants or slugs in the kitchen, to rats throughout, you need to be aware that pests are a huge hazard. Keep an eye out for droppings, chewed furniture and cables, and other telltale signs during your visit.
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