Keep your wits about you when renting
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Many first year students are offered accommodation in halls of residence that are managed by their university. By your second year – and possibly also in your first year if there's not enough student accommodation available – the chances are you'll need to rent a property in the private sector. At this point, it's vital to be clued up on your rights in private digs, to make sure unscrupulous landlords don't end up taking advantage.
Going into a rented property, you'll need to pay a deposit, which is usually about one month's rent. You'll also need to take into account that you might be asked to pay rent over the summer to secure the property, even if you're not planning on staying in it.