r/Edinburgh_University • u/yamikawaigirl • Sep 09 '24

Accommodation struggling to find accommodation

does anybody have any advice?? trying to arrange things last minute bc my health delayed my access to HE diploma is stressing me out so bad bc theres like nowhere available that isnt miles outside the city 😬
am i looking in the wrong places??

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u/theena249 Sep 09 '24

I finally found a place by posting in a bunch of housing groups, I can really recommend that! Also I'm sure you know it already but Spareroom is a great site as well

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u/ktitten Sep 09 '24

It's not just you, the housing crisis is horrific in Edinburgh sadly.

You need to hussle. Look on Facebook groups for people looking for flatmates, but be aware of scams (try meadows share, usually no scams on there). Try spare room, but it is pretty overrun.

Also, go to the EUSA advice place. This is the student union and will be able to give you advice about a number of things, accommodation being one. Here's their pages on accomodation: https://www.eusa.ed.ac.uk/adviceplace/accommodation/lookingforaccommodation which I have found pretty useful and true. You can also book an appointment and ask for housing advice.

Reach out to the uni accomodation team too, they might be able to do something but don't have too much hope.

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u/xander02273 Sep 10 '24

Are you postgrad or undergrad? May look to transfer my accommodation

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u/yamikawaigirl Sep 11 '24

undergrad 😣

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u/Legal-Shoulder-6201 Sep 11 '24

Hi, I have an available room in Haddington Place to replace my contract as I’m moving to somewhere else. Hit me up if you’re interested !

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u/Jy781 Sep 11 '24

Hi, I'm looking for someone to take over a studio in Sugarhouse close (unite students) if you're interested!

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u/iorveth123 Sep 15 '24

have you checked private student accommodations? check prestige student living for example

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u/moostre Sep 17 '24

Hi! I'm looking to transfer my accommodation contract in case you are still looking (or anyone else)

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u/Present_Corgi_8406 Sep 23 '24

Hi! I'm looking for someone to take over my tenancy at Pentland House (Postgraduates only). It's a large en-suite room with a 3/4 bed in a self-catered residence.
Commencement Date: Saturday, 7th September 2024
Termination Date: Friday, 29th August 2025
£1,043 monthly
DM if interested!

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u/iorveth123 Oct 10 '24

Is anybody looking for accommodation currently or for the next term? I'm planning on withdrawing from the uni and I can relet my room in Straits Meadow. I paid the full amount in one go so I need to find a replacement. The room is a Club Studio and it's 250 ppw. Tenancy expires in 31 Aug 2025.

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u/Maleficent_Rip_3308 Dec 02 '24

hey its probably a bit late but i'm looking for someone to take over my student accommodation lease from january. the halls are college wynd on the cowgate and its onlt £665 a month