Accommodation: Finding it
Finding accommodation is not always easy, and even when you have a place to call your own you could face problems unless you know something about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.
If you find you need more help, or if you just want to chat things through before you make a decision then please contact The Advice Centre.
The Advice Centre
John mcintyre Building
advice@src.gla.ac.uk
0141 339 8541
Where to look
Pad (private accommodation database)
A centralised database of private sector accommodation available for rent to students attending all five institutions in Glasgow. To access go to: http://www.accom.gla.ac.uk/pad/page1.htm
Noticeboards
The John mcintyre Building (home of the SRC) and both the unions have notice-boards filled with adverts for rooms in student flats.
Flatshare
The SRC’s electronic version of the noticeboards. Click here
The press
The Herald (Wednesday), Evening Times (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and the Sunday Herald all carry adverts for lettings.
Letting agents
Renting through a reputable Letting Agent can sometimes save a lot of headaches – everything should be licensed and any problems are often dealt with efficiently. Expect to pay more, though. Don’t part with any cash until you’ve found somewhere you’re happy with.
Word of mouth
People are always looking for new flats and leaving old ones behind. If you hear someone talking about moving on, find out what’s happening with their old flat. You may find you can secure a flat before it’s even been advertised.
Flathunting – Death Trap or Dead Good?
The SRC has produced an information leaflet to help you with the essentials of flathunting – pick a copy from the Advice Centre or read it online, here (pdf).
Download our checklist to take to viewings with you.
Your landlord should provide an inventory of what is provided in the flat and the condition of furniture, carpets etc. If your landlord doesn’t do this, then do your own inventory within a week of moving in, and get him/her to sign it.