Top Things to Consider When Choosing Student Accommodation in Sheffield

In preparation for student life, you’ll have many important decisions to make and one of the most important ones will be choosing your student accommodation in Sheffield. Below, we have listed a few of the things you ought to consider.

Location
You’re going to be spending a lot of time travelling to and from Uni so it’s important that your student accommodation is within easy access to your chosen university. Check out how far you’ll have to travel, how long it will take and whether you have easy access to public transport if you need it.

Once you’re happy that Uni is easily accessible you also need to check out how convenient your local shops are and of course, the night life. Are there any convenience stores within a few minutes’ walk? Are there cafes, bars, and restaurants within easy reach? And maybe you want easy access to the park so you can study there on those sunny afternoons?

Accommodation Facilities
Once you’re happy that a property is well located make sure it has all the facilities you need. Are there pleasant lounge areas, well equipped kitchens for cooking and are there plenty of bathrooms and showers if it’s shared student accommodation? All these things contribute to making your student life a lot more enjoyable.

Safety
Other very important factors are safety and security. First, check that the property is in a nice area. You probably won’t be familiar with the areas that you’re looking at so ask around and do some research online. Once you know the area is ok check that the property itself is safe and secure.

Wi-Fi
It may sound silly, but your internet connection will be vital to your studies especially if you prefer to study from your student accommodation rather than say, the Uni library. Make sure that the Wi-Fi is reliable, fast, and most importantly unlimited. You don’t want to find out down the line that you only get a certain data allowance and over that you must pay for more.

All-Inclusive or Rent Only?
Being a student, you will more than likely find that you must make your money stretch a long way so you may not want unexpected bills. To help your budgeting, consider whether Rent Only or All-Inclusive is better for you, most reputable student accommodation providers will offer you the choice.

Here at Sheffield Student Property, we have a great selection of student accommodation that is not only conveniently located close to both Sheffield universities but also has shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, and parks, right on the doorstep. Our properties are fully equipped, regularly decorated and secure. And of course, we include that all important unlimited Wi-Fi and offer Rent Only and All-Inclusive packages to suit you. Give us a call on 0114-2666-300 and let us help get you in the perfect Sheffield student accommodation.