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Student home utilities: What you need to know

Student home utilities: What you need to know

For a lot of students, going to university means living independently for the first time. In first year, many students live in halls of residence where rent includes utility bills. However, in second or third year, you might find yourself in private housing where “bills included” isn’t always part of the deal.

Knowing which utilities are included in your rent and which you’ll need to arrange yourself will save you money and last minute stress, giving you more time to think about your freshers week plans!

What utilities do you need for a student house?

When renting a student house you’ll need all the basic services that keep your home comfortable and functional. These include:

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Energy

Energy powers your lighting, heating, hot water, and cooking facilities. Some properties only use electricity, so it’s worth checking with your landlord before you move in. It is important to set up your energy before you move in. Otherwise, you’ll automatically be placed on a variable tariff which means your monthly price isn’t fixed and will change each month.

We’ve teamed up with a leading green energy provider to bring you the best renewable energy at unbeatable prices! Plus, with our exclusive unlimited tariff, you pay a set price per month and can use as much energy as you want without ever stressing about extra unexpected costs.

Broadband

A fast and reliable broadband connection is a must-have for students – whether you’re binging your favourite shows, gaming with friends, or hitting those study sessions. If your rent doesn’t cover broadband, make sure you set it up before you move in so you’re ready to jump straight into online classes without any hassle!

We know student life can be full of surprises! As the UK’s leading tenant broadband specialists, we offer flexible contracts starting from just 6 months, so you won’t find yourself stuck paying for a service after you’ve moved out!

Enter your postcode into our national availability checker, and we’ll show you the best broadband packages at your address from the UK’s top networks!

Water

Rent sometimes includes water, but if yours doesn’t, you can set it up for free with us! Give one of our friendly agents a call on 01403 216131 or book a call back here and we’ll arrange it for you over the phone in just a few minutes!

Council tax

Good news! If you’re a full time student, you’re exempt from paying council tax. Your landlord will pay it for you, so there’s nothing you need to do.

How we can help

Utilities might not be the most exciting part of student life, but sorting them early will save you stress later. With us, you can set up all your utilities at once, and we’ll even split the payments between you and your housemates, so they’ll be no awkward conversations about who’s paying what!

Whether you want ultrafast speeds, a flexible contract, or just someone to walk you through your utility options, we’re here to help. Enter your postcode into our national availability checker to see the broadband packages at your address. If you want to set up all your utilities at once, give us a call on 01403 216131 and we’ll help you get sorted.

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