Your Student Accommodation Move-In Checklist for Lancaster

Moving into your new student accommodation in Lancaster is one of the most exciting parts of starting a new academic year. Whether you're arriving in Lancaster for the first time or returning for another year, there's usually plenty to remember before you can properly settle in.

From collecting your keys and unpacking to checking your room and knowing who to contact if something isn't right, a little preparation can make moving day much easier. Here's our Mighty Student Living move-in checklist to help you get started.

Before You Arrive at Your Student Accommodation

Before loading the car, make sure you've completed anything required for your tenancy and checked the arrangements for collecting your keys.

It's also worth checking what is already provided at your property before buying everything on your university shopping list. Student houses, studios and apartments can vary, and there's little point arriving with something you don't actually need.

Pack the Essentials – But Don't Bring Everything

It can be tempting to bring your entire bedroom with you, but remember that most student accommodation in Lancaster already contains the main furniture you'll need.

Concentrate on your personal belongings, bedding, toiletries, study essentials, clothes and the things that will make your new room feel like home.

If you're moving into a shared student house, speak to your housemates beforehand about communal items. You probably don't need five kettles and six toasters between you!

Check Your Room When You Move In

Once you've collected your keys, take some time to look around your bedroom and the communal areas of the property.

If an inventory has been provided, check it carefully and make sure you're happy that it accurately reflects the condition of the property when you arrive. It's also sensible to keep photographs for your own records.

If you spot a maintenance issue, don't simply leave it until later. Reporting problems promptly means they can be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Know How to Report a Repair

A dripping tap or faulty appliance might not be the first thing on your mind during move-in week, but knowing how to report maintenance from the beginning is important.

Mighty Student Living tenants can report maintenance issues through our online Report a Repair service. Giving as much information as possible about the issue, along with photographs where appropriate, can help us understand what's needed and arrange the right response.

Read Your Tenant Handbook

Your tenancy comes with responsibilities as well as somewhere new to call home, so make sure you understand the important information relating to your property.

Our Tenant Handbook has been created to give Mighty Student Living tenants a useful point of reference throughout their tenancy, covering topics including moving in, looking after your home, maintenance, emergencies and preparing to move out.

It's worth saving the handbook somewhere easy to find so you can refer back to it whenever you need it.

Get to Know Your New Area

Once the unpacking is finished, spend some time getting to know the area around your new Lancaster student accommodation.

Find your nearest supermarket, work out your route to university, locate the closest bus stop and explore what's within walking distance. Lancaster is a compact city, so many students quickly become familiar with the city centre and surrounding student areas.

Make Your New Student House Feel Like Home

Whether you've chosen a shared house, room, apartment or studio, adding a few personal touches can make a big difference.

Photographs, bedding, cushions and other small decorations can make your room feel more familiar without making permanent changes to the property. Just remember to check what's permitted under your tenancy before fixing anything to walls or making alterations.

Talk to Your Housemates

If you're moving into shared student housing in Lancaster, the beginning of the tenancy is a good time to agree on some basics with your housemates.

Things such as cleaning communal areas, buying shared household essentials and keeping kitchens tidy are much easier when everyone knows what has been agreed from the start.

Don't Forget the Practical Bits

Moving week can be busy, but take a little time to get organised. Save useful contact details to your phone, familiarise yourself with your property and make sure you know what to do if you need assistance during your tenancy.

Once that's done, you can concentrate on settling in, meeting people and enjoying your new home in Lancaster.

Looking for Student Accommodation in Lancaster?

If you haven't secured your accommodation yet, Mighty Student Living offers a wide selection of student accommodation in Lancaster, including student houses, rooms, studios and apartments.

Our team is based in Lancaster and specialises in student lettings, so whether you're searching for a room of your own or a house for a group, you can browse our available properties online or contact the Mighty Student Living team for help finding your next student home.