A new report
‘What Students Seek’ has surveyed students around the country to gauge what is
most important when considering a property to rent.
‘What
Students Seek’ is an annual report commissioned by Glide Utilities that
investigates what students look for in their shared accommodation, pulling out
trends and insights for landlords and letting agents to make sure their
properties meet the changing demands of students.
In terms of
what students look for, the most popular items include:
- Fast internet: by far the most popular item on students’ wish list, 83% highlight fast internet as something they look for specifically.
- Inclusive bills: 74% say this is an essential or important when choosing a property.
- Double beds: 61% of students want double beds.
- Big, functional communal rooms: 59% of respondents said they were after large living rooms.
- Location: 55% it’s very important to be close to the university.
- Transport: 31% highlight the need for good transportation links.
While some
of these items can be tricky to implement, there are steps landlords
can do to make properties attractive. Storage is a concern, and installing
wardrobes and other storage spaces can be attractive to tenants.
The national
average weekly rent for students is £95, which nearly half of students think
represents good value for money. However, it is important that you pay
attention, and keep in line with typical local rents which here in Southampton would be between £70 and £90 per week.
http://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2015/6/fast-internet-is-student-rental-priority
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