Okay, it’s not the most exciting task in the world but it’s an important one and this guide to utility services for students will help.
That’s because learning how to set up utilities for your student accommodation and then managing your bills is an essential part of going to university.
However, there will be many students who will be unaware of what utilities are; they are things like gas, electricity and water for our everyday needs.
This means you will need to speak with the utility suppliers directly to either have the services connected or switch the payment of bills into your name.
Understanding student broadband deals
Another increasingly important utility is the internet which means understanding student broadband deals to ensure you get a connection that meets your needs.
For example, you will need to make sure that you aren’t paying for a 12 month or 18 month student broadband deal since you may only be living in the student property for nine months. You will also need enough data allowance to cater for everyone living in the property.
The download speeds will also be an important aspect of any student broadband deal.
Again, along with the utilities, the broadband will need to be paid promptly.
Landlords looking to incorporate business utilities
The issue of paying utilities is also a reason why growing numbers of landlords are looking to incorporate business utilities as part of the rent with an all-inclusive bill.
This means students can also budget effectively because they know how much money they need to put aside for gas, electricity, water as well as the broadband and a TV licence.
For an easy way of organising the utilities and paying for them monthly you should speak with the team at Glide who can organise this and bill the students in the property individually.
The big benefit for splitting bills for students is that you will only be responsible for paying your share rather than running the risk of a fellow tenant not paying a utility bill which may mean your credit rating will be affected.
While this may not be a serious issue currently, it may become a handicap in future since you may struggle to get a bank loan or overdraft or arrange a car lease.
It should also be noted that students need to be prepared before they move into their student property for the utilities to be connected. They will run the risk of moving into a home without having electricity for the computers or even the kettle to make a cup of tea!
For more advice about utility services for students, then speak with the experts at Glide who can help.