With 8 months to ago before the start of the 2010/11 academic year there appears to be a shortage of off undergraduate campus accommodation in Lancaster what should you do?

LUSU’s average rent for 2010/11 is just £71.50 on a standard 44 week Under Graduate lease.

we don’t charge a Deposit or Retainer - so there really is nothing to pay until your first terms rent is due.

But what does your LUSU Let rent actually include?

Well here’s a breakdown:

Despite Lancaster again being Britain’s safest student city in which to live, and with all the various statutory HMO regulations in place, you still need to check prospective houses are safe and suitable for you. Here is a house-hunting checklist to help you decide if a house or flat is right for you and more importantly, safe and secure.

The process of looking for off-campus housing can be great fun, but there are certain things you need to consider before you begin you search. Not least who do you want to live with next year? One of the most difficult tasks in finding a home is deciding who you actually want to live with.