{"id":2321,"date":"2019-03-15T17:38:53","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T17:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.helloacasa.com\/acasa-blog\/?p=2321"},"modified":"2019-07-06T19:23:19","modified_gmt":"2019-07-06T19:23:19","slug":"is-a-private-student-house-cheaper-than-uni-halls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helloacasa.com\/acasa-blog\/2019\/03\/15\/is-a-private-student-house-cheaper-than-uni-halls\/","title":{"rendered":"Is a private student house cheaper than uni halls?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Uni accommodation is a bit of a minefield. With so many options available, all of which tend to have their own pros and cons, it can be really difficult to choose which option is best for you.<\/p>\n

In a recent survey conducted by Unipol and the National Union of Students (NUS) it was found that the average rental bill took up 73% of the maximum student loan. For this reason the cost of the accommodation on offer is likely to be a big factor when it comes to students making choices.<\/p>\n

One of the first (and biggest) decisions to make is whether to choose university halls or private housing. In this blog post, we\u2019ve done the research you need to make that decision for you.<\/p>\n

Things to consider<\/h2>\n

The question of \u2018which is cheaper\u2014uni halls or private housing?\u2019 might seem like an obvious one. Of course, the university halls are more often than not the pricey option. But this doesn\u2019t always mean that they\u2019re the most expensive overall.<\/p>\n

One thing to remember is that, in most cases, university halls are all-inclusive<\/strong>. What this means is that everything from the internet to heating is included in the set price that you pay each month for your accommodation. In some cases, even meals are included!<\/p>\n

Therefore, when deciding which accommodation option is the best value for money, it\u2019s important to have a clear idea of what each provides, and compare them accordingly.<\/p>\n

Accomodation<\/h3>\n

The price of the accommodation itself is a good place to start. Depending on where your university is situated and the accommodation you want to live in will vary its price considerably. If you\u2019re after the swankiest, most convenient halls of residence or a luxurious self-contained private apartment, then it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll have to pay a large premium.<\/p>\n

However, generally speaking, because halls are conveniently located, specially kitted out and designed specifically for students, they tend to charge a premium price compared with a similar private accommodation, so there are other options you need to consider.<\/p>\n

Bills<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re in university halls, you\u2019ve probably never even had to pay a bill. That\u2019s because halls are all-inclusive accommodation. This might take away some of the hassle that comes with setting up, managing and paying bills in a house, but it also comes at a price.<\/p>\n

Universities are a business. That means they can\u2019t afford to lose money because students have the heating on 24\/7 and take three showers a day. As such, the overall price paid for halls is greatly increased by a buffer for this. Therefore, it\u2019s possible to save a considerable amount of money on bills each year by living in private housing.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in charge of the utilities, you can shop around for the best rates and be careful about what you use. By controlling your own bills and usage, you\u2019ll only ever pay what your house owes, not an additional sum which accounts for hundreds of other students\u2019 usage.<\/p>\n

Commuting costs<\/h3>\n

One thing you should consider if you\u2019re thinking about living in a private student house is the commuting costs. Halls are loved by students for their convenience, and with private houses there\u2019s a risk you\u2019ll have a much longer commute to uni, which may require public transport such as the bus.<\/p>\n

True, the local bus doesn\u2019t cost much, and there\u2019s often a yearly pass available at a discounted rate for students, but it is something to take into account if you\u2019re struggling to choose between halls and private housing.<\/p>\n

Time<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not just physical expense you should consider when deciding between uni halls and private housing. Time is also a factor which you should take into account.<\/p>\n

University halls are an all-in-one package provided by universities to make moving to a new town or city as easy as possible, so it\u2019s unsurprising that they\u2019re likely to be your most time-saving option.<\/p>\n

If you opt for a private house there are all manner of things to consider. From sorting the council tax to the broadband, all of these things will take time to set up. However, as we\u2019ve shown, once everything is up and running, a private house has the ability to be the much cheaper option because it\u2019s entirely in you and your housemates\u2019 hands.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of renting a private house as a student, get acasa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

acasa<\/strong> is a bill splitting app designed with students, young couples and house shares in mind. acasa<\/strong> can help you save time, money and stress. With acasa<\/strong> you can set up your utility providers in as little as three minutes. What\u2019s more, you can also easily manage joint billing, stay notified when one of your house mates has made a payment and even save up to \u00a3200 per year on your utility bills!<\/p>\n

Get a free quote<\/a><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Uni accommodation is a bit of a minefield. With so many options available, all of which tend to have their own pros and cons, it can be really difficult to choose which option is best for you. In a recent survey conducted by Unipol and the National Union of Students (NUS) it was found that […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2322,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,9,15,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2321","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-featured","category-house-sharing","category-personal-finance","category-sharing"],"yoast_head":"\nIs a Private Student House Cheaper Than Uni Halls? | acasa<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Deciding on university accommodation can be tough. In this blog post, we break down which option is cheaper to help you towards a decision. 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