Furnishing Your Home: Glasgow
Getting an empty house can be daunting and furnishing it is another expense. The organisations listed on this map offer cheaper, second-hand furniture which will make your house feel more like a home.
How to Budget
An important part of running your own home is managing your money. The Money Advice Team has a free Budget Planner to help put you in control of your household spending and analyses your results to help you take control of your money. Give it a try and see how much extra money you have […]
Student Insurance: While You’re Staying in Halls and Private Accommodation
Contents insurance protects your possessions – things like your bike, your phone and your laptop – from theft, fire and accidents. Students are particularly susceptible to theft, because they tend to either live in large shared halls of residence, or cheaper houses and flats in higher-crime areas. This article from Save The Student gives advice […]
Gen R 8 Housing Service – Action for Children
Their service assists young people, between the ages of 16 – 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Rent Deposit Scheme – Simon Community Scotland
The Rent Deposit Scheme (RDS) has been set up to support young people 16 – 25 to access their own tenancy in a private let. RDS will support you to find a private let, support you with funding and cover your deposit. The RDS also provides tenancy support once you have gained your own tenancy.
Applying for Council Housing
You can use the following links to find your local housing association. For more information about Scottish Secure Tenancy, check out this post.
Tips for Renting from a Private Landlord
One option for housing is to rent from a Private Landlord. There are pro’s and con’s to each type of accommodation. If you decide that you want to rent a house privately this guide walks you through the process. To learn more about Renting from a private landlord check out this post. To find out […]
Advice on Student Accommodation
Student accommodation is housing provided by universities to their students. This can be a great way to live close to where you are studying and can offer a lot of benefits, however it can sometimes be more expensive than other housing options. If you are thinking of moving into Student Accommodation whilst you are studying […]
Student Private Lets
You may consider staying in a private let while you are studying at university. Some of the pros and cons of this option can be found on this link.
Managing Energy Bills
Moving into your own tenancy means dealing with energy bills. Here’s what you need to know, from how to cut costs to switching gas and electricity suppliers.