Get prepared for student renting with practical advice, workshops, and support.
Ready to Rent is a series of events and resources run by advice(s) to help you prepare for house hunting and making informed decisions about where you choose to live.
Take your time!
Between September and December, our main housing message to you is Don’t Rent Yet!
Many students sign contracts in the first semester, before they’ve had a proper change to figure out who would be the best housemates for them, or even where in the city they really want to live. There’s plenty of time to work all of this out after the winter break.
If local landlords or letting agents are pressuring you to sign contracts early, or if you’re worried that you’ll miss out on a great place to live if you wait, we’re here to reassure you. Statistically, waiting to find the right home and right housemates will set you up for a much better living experience.
Helpsheets
We're working on a series of helpsheets and checklists so you can feel completely prepared for house hunting in 2026.
Check out our House Hunting Tips.
Virtual House Viewing
In the video linked, we've made a quick game to help you identify the green and red flags when a prospective landlord is showing you around their property. Sit down with your house hunting group before you view any properties and see if you can spot all the important things to look out for!
Keep a copy of our Red & Green Flags helpsheet for when you start viewing!
Events
We run a series of social events in February and March to help you find potential housemates – you might be looking to meet new friends, or wanting to form a group for house-hunting.
Our events calendar will be populated with free events to book in January.