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Gudie to the Property Hunt

Although it may seem as though you've only just settled in to your new halls or house, November has arrived and it's time to think about where and with whom you're going to live next year.

Good properties get snaffled up fast, so the race is on to get the best house you can. Leave it until next year and you'll find yourself with the choice between a crumbling, grotty hovel or a ridiculously priced luxury penthouse which leaves you without a bean to your name.

But don't panic – over the next few pages, we've compiled the ultimate guide to the property search, from housemates to location to pimping up your new abode. Regard us as your house-hunting bible!

LOCATION

With two universities, there's loads of student areas and properties in Sheffield, and everyone's student friendly. For Hallam, the main areas are city centre, Ecclesall Road and Hunters Bar, and for the University of Sheffield, Broomhill, Crookes and Walkley. Bear in mind what's important to you – city centre shops, pubs, library, bars – being in walking distance means less spent on bus, taxi and tram fare.

TOP TIPS

Housemates

Whether you choose to live with your current flatmates or someone new, decide now so you can search for the right size house and decide on a budget to suit everyone.

Property Agents

You can choose to go with a private landlord but we recommend you stick to agents who especially deal with student properties. They fully understand your situation and their rents are reasonably priced, usually including bills and contents insurance so you don't need to worry about a thing.

THINGS TO ASK

Remember:

There's so many student properties that even if you don't find one straight away, you won't be without anywhere to live next year. On your own? Don't worry – look out for groups advertising for extra housemates, or try privately owned student accommodation complexes like Unite and Opal, where you can apply for one room in a flat.

Sneak Peek

Swimming through the huge sea of properties is a daunting prospect. Never fear though - the property moguls at The Student have hunted down the best student landlords in the city to help you find house happiness.

MAF Properties

MAF Properties
For exclusive and luxury student accommodation, look no further than MAF Properties – we specialise in quality properties in the heart of the city & prime surrounding areas.
With properties for 1 to 27, we've got something for everyone, and all our properties are fitted with security alarm systems or CCTV, with coded intercom systems, and we're registered with both The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam. There's also no security deposit payable on any property.
Packed with modern facilities, we're constantly upgrading and maintaining our properties to keep them at the forefront of the market. All our properties come with a House Manual, containing instructions for all appliances, safety information and everything to make your tenancy with us run smoothly. If anything does happen to go wrong, don't panic – we'll endeavour to fix it as soon as we can with a dedicated maintenance team & 24 hour emergency helpline.
Take a look online at www.mafproperties.com for the first pick of next year's properties, or call 0114 272 6006.

Sheffield Student Property

MAF Properties
We've been providing the best student accommodation in Sheffield for over 30 years - well before you were just a twinkle in your father's eye!

o £200 refundable deposit per person
o £50 non-refundable administration fee per person
o FREE protection with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
o 24/7 maintenance/ emergency cover provided
o 3 rent payment options to choose from

Many of our properties are based around the buzzing Ecclesall Road, clean and bright, with furniture regularly replaced, packed with a shower, telephone point(s), digital aerial, broadband internet facility, central heating and modern kitchens and bathrooms, all conforming to fire safety regulations.

What more could a house-hunting student ask for? Give us a call on 0114 266 6300, pop in to 504 Ecclesall Road or visit our website at www.sheffieldstudentproperty.co.uk for more information.

Copley Properties

MAF Properties
On the hunt for comfortable, practical, safe and secure student accommodation? Then here at Copley Properties we might just have the answer. With a portfolio ranging from one bedroom flats to 18 bedroom houses, we'll find you the perfect pad within easy reach of both Sheffield and Hallam Universities, even owning a number of houses in a row, enabling up to 20 students to live alongside each other!
As a family run, private company, you can benefit from a direct relationship with your Landlord and his family. All our properties are packed with modern furnishings, TVs and the latest appliances, and you can choose the rental package which is best for you: Rent Only (you pay the utility bills, TV licence and internet bills) or All Inclusive (your rent covers all household bills).
Take a look at our website at www.copleyproperties.co.uk for a taste of what's available or give us a call on 0114 289 0137 or 0772 005 7898.

Park Students

MAF Properties
Park Student Village one not to be missed. The accommodation offers 4, 5, 6 and 8-bedroom homes, all recently refurbished; Park Student Village is perfect if you're looking to share with friends or meet new people. Plus, the village is only ten minutes walk from Sheffield Hallam campus and the city centre. It's also just a ten minute tram ride from Sheffield University. Park Student Village is ideal for every student – take a closer look now to find out more.
www.crm-students.com/sheffield

IQ

MAF Properties
"iQ Sheffield is a great choice for any student in the city looking for great value, a great location and above all, a great time! There are two buildings available, iQ Brocco which has a choice of en suite and studio rooms on Edward Street, and the newly refurbished iQ Steel which is almost on top of West Street for those looking for an easy stumble to lectures and an easy stumble home from Sheffield's best known bars and restaurants. iQ is an ANUK accredited student accommodation company that is known for its honest, all-inclusive rent policy, fast broadband provision and award winning customer service. Both buildings filled up early last year, so students interested in getting a spot for September 2012 are advised to register now to be first through the doors when rents are released later this year. To find out more, check out loveiq.co.uk or their Facebook page "iQStudents".

Jammy Lodger

MAF Properties
2012/13 accomodation list now available online at
www.jammylodger.co.uk + Tel: 0114 258 5989

M3 Lettings

MAF Properties
At M3 Lettings we're committed to finding you the perfect home. As a small company with over 15 years of experience in the Sheffield property market, we aim to offer value for money service and accommodation. From the viewings to moving in, we're here to offer our wealth of experience every step of the way. We'll never push you into a property that's not right for you – we want you to be happy housemates!
We've got houses and apartments available throughout Sheffield, from Hunters Bar to Crookesmoor, Highfields to Walkley, for one to eight people. Take a look at our website to see what's up for grabs or give us a call today.
www.m3lettings.com + Tel: 0114 263 1011

Pagoda

Having been established for over 35 years, here at Pagoda Estates we're brimming with student renting knowledge. We're registered with Sheffield University and our larger properties have been registered and passed with the Sheffield environmental services department, with every property annually inspected and registered by Corgi.
With properties in Upperthorpe, Abbeydale Road, Crookesmoor and Walkley, we've got flats and houses for two to five people, all fully furnished with central heating. Our properties get quickly booked up in advance so get in there early and give us a call!
Tel: 07973 129 529 + www.studentaccommodationsheffield.co.uk

Sheffield Student Accommodation

Sheffield Student Accommodation – a small, friendly, family run business but with a big wallop of unrivalled modern housing. Having been running for over 20 years, we know exactly what students want. Whether you be Hallam or Uni, our houses are perfectly positioned for both in Broomhill, Crookesmoor, Crookes and Hunters Bar, for groups of one to eight.
We have a friendly, professional relationship with our tenants and are always keen to ensure they have a happy and safe home. Our properties are equipped way above the competition, but if any problems do arise, don't panic - we're there to help, usually within 24 hours.
Our properties are usually booked up by mid December, so to snatch up the best pads get in there quickly!
Tel: 07798 867 847 - Tel: 0114 229 5575
andy@hotpad.co.uk - www.hotpad.co.uk

Sunrisestar

Living the student high life is not just a dream with Sunrisestar! We offer
ultra-modern living with the latest equipment – including the Portland Tower flagship apartments on West Street, packed with wow factor coming from amazing views and an entire glazed wall in the lounge, and the Fairfield Complex, situated by Ecclesall Road within its own grounds with plenty of parking.
There's more than enough space for party time in the large living rooms and all the apartments have a dishwasher and waste disposal in the kitchen, with at least two fridges and a washer-dryer, most with a dedicated utility room to hide away all that troublesome laundry. All our apartments are fully furnished, with double beds, wooden flooring, down lights, IKEA furnishings and many with large flat screen TVs.
Click onto our website at www.sunrisestar.co.uk to see more about our contemporary, loft-style apartments and houses, available for groups of two to 12, or give us a call on 0114 278 7555.

WH Properties

Looking for a property for 2012-13? At WH Properties we might just have the answer – as a family run business, established in 1985 we offer a personal service for student accommodation. We have properties to suit everyone's need and we can accommodate groups from two to 25 people. All WH Properties are situated within easy reach of The University of Sheffield and decorated to a high standard.
We offer modern kitchen and bathrooms, double beds in all rooms, washer-dryers, microwaves, fridge freezers and dishwashers in all houses, and two bathrooms in houses for over four people – no morning fights for the shower! All this for just £55 - £75 per week, including full maintenance and 24 hour on call service.
We have already let some houses as the rush for the best houses starts early in Sheffield, so book a viewing today!
www.whproperties.co.uk + Tel: 07903 071618 / 01142 668070

SDP Properties

SDP are one of the largest providers of superior student accommodation in Sheffield. We strive to break new boundaries in both the style of our accommodation and the packages we offer to students. We know how important it is to be close to shops, pubs and clubs and our all inclusive pricing takes away any money worries!
We will even throw in a free weekly Domino Pizza for the academic year if you sign up before December 14th, so at least you know you will have one meal for the week covered!
We have properties to suit every budget so you can enjoy superior, contemporary style living at affordable prices. So whether you are looking for a traditional terraced property or would love to live in a converted chapel, barracks or a pub check out the range of SDP properties by scanning the QR code.
Check out our website www.sd-properties.co.uk , call us on 0114 2580060 or pop in for a coffee and a chat, we are always happy to help Sheffield students find a home.

The Pinnacles

MAF Properties
At The Pinnacles we've got superfast 12mb broadband.
Here's 12 torturous things that will never happen with us...
1. Buffering in the middle of an edge of your seat action movie, a twist is unfolding, explosions everywhere, BOOM… *Buffering* What the?!
2. The feeling you want to lob your laptop through a window and watch it shatter on the street below, gleefully seeing bits flying from curb to corner if it takes one more minute to load this chuffing website.
3. Everyone's watching THE funniest YouTube video in the history of the world, Facebook is full of comments, it's trending on Twitter and it won't load for you. You are now a social outcast, adios!
4. Half way through processing an order for that essential outfit for the weekend, it's 4.25pm, last orders at 4.30pm and your connection slows to dial up speed... Night out ruined #FAIL
5. Skyping it up with Ma and Pa and just as they answer your pleas for an extra tenner they appear to have been transported to the planet Zorg.
6. It's 9am on THE day, the day the tickets go on sale for the event of the year. You're poised, finger on the mouse and ready to click and refresh until your fingers go blue. 9.02am; connection lost! Well, that's that then, your life is over.
7. You've been toiling over your latest assignment, you've proofed it a thousand times and you're beaming with pride at how well you've done. Time to email it in and impress your tutor, the deadline was 10am and it seems the God of Unfair has cursed you, your emails are down and it's now assumed you're a loser, a slacker, a deadbeat.
8. For the first time ever a night out has ended with some HOT pictures of you, Facebook however is failing to load, the pictures are destined to remain unseen, the abyss of horrid photos remains your home.
9. You met a cutie last night or maybe you're checking up on someone, Internet stalking is the only way to do it. Just as you're getting to something uber juicy "You are no longer connected to the internet" #stalkingfail
10. What's worse than Chinese water torture? Speaking to broadband customer service people. "Have you turned it off and turned it back on again?" "As I've said, 15 times, YES!"
11. "Your download will be complete in 38 hours" Yeah thanks for that.
12. Missing out on the best blog in the world ever, the end, full stop, crowning glory, you better believe it; due to the fact your connection is down AGAIN! (We of course mean the DIGS blog, the only place to get your info!)

Meet your future housemates

Half the task of house-hunting lies with selecting the perfect housemates. You'll be living with them for at least a year so make sure you can face seeing them every single day – after you've signed the contract there is no escape.
But to aid you in your housemate plight, we've prepared some helpful stereotyping, and present our succinct guide to your future housemates.

This is the one whose loan goes entirely on vodka. Out all night, every night, rolling in at 4am is the norm. Fancy an early night? Forget it when the afterparties arrive at your door. Waking up to whipped cream smeared all over the kitchen cupboards is just an average morning at Chez Party. Sexual promiscuity comes as standard, so watch out for the randoms bumbling their way into the kitchen at 8am on the hunt for caffeine.
The Plus Side: You'll always have someone up for going out.
Having been brought up in the lap of luxury, University accommodation is a bit of a shock to the system to The Spoilt One. Mummy and Daddy have been replaced with you so don't be surprised to become subject to endless whinges and moans. You'll be expected to purchase all food supplies from Waitrose, tidy up their mess and treat them like royalty. Oh – and they don't like students.
The Plus Side: You get to watch Hollyoaks on their 65" plasma high definition flatscreen TV.
Cleanliness is not this one's strong point. Having become accustomed to Mummy cleaning up after them for 18 years, they've not quite grasped the idea that now they have to do it themselves. Plates spend days, weeks, months, perhaps even years gathering dust and suspicious living organisms on their bedroom floor; month old Indian takeaways stagnate on their shelf in the fridge; walking into their room is like wading through a swamp of stinking clothes. Saying this though, we recommend you don't ever venture into their room from risk of infection.
The Plus Side: They usually keep themselves to themselves in their steaming pit of a room, so more space for you in the kitchen.
A member of every sports team going, this one came to Uni to play rather than study. A hard day's sporting is followed by a hard night's partying, so don't be surprised to discover a full 11-a-side football team rammed into your kitchen when you get home. Muddy boots and sweaty kits are the norm – just remember to check the sofa for any stray hockey sticks/ rugby balls/ tennis rackets before you take a seat.
The Plus Side: A posse of giggling cheerleaders/ up for it rugby boys is eternally at your disposal.
Buried deep in their room lies The Geeky One. Ever furiously tapping away on their laptop, with their head in a depressingly tedious-looking textbook or discussing the most recent developments on the Chinese Export vs Import Crisis Theory with fellow Geeky Ones, you won't catch much sight of them. Attempting to tease them off their hard drive for a night out will be fruitless.
The Plus Side: They will always be eager to help you with your homework or dig out your essay from wherever you deleted it to.
Expertly trained by Mummy, this one is old before their time. Expect to find carefully prepared meals for every day of the week stored in the freezer, freshly baked brownies awaiting your return and a spotless kitchen. L eaving just a dirty spoon on the draining board is frowned upon, and don't be shocked to find notes stuck to the fridge asking you to wash up your pots, or your stuff 'tidied' away into a corner.
The Plus Side: Your kitchen and living room will be forever spotless, even if you do feel like spraying Mr Muscle in their face when you find yet another ridiculous Post-It note.
Ever wonder where your last cupcake disappeared to? How your full four pints of milk suddenly became one? What happened to your last tea bags? The answer lies with The Sneaky One – never one to buy their own groceries, this one regards the fridge as a communal supply and finds everything they need in other people's cupboards. They're sneaky though – nothing too obvious, just a squeeze of your tomato ketchup, a dabble in the sugar or a slug of the orange juice. Having locks on your cupboard doors will become an increasingly attractive idea.
The Plus Side: After a few months the food debt will be very much on your side and you'll be more than within your rights to whip some food from The Sneaky One's cupboard.
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