Moving house checklist

Two students leaving their accommodation

Moving house doesn’t have to be complicated. Break down the process into simple steps with this checklist.

Moving house checklist

Moving house

Moving in

  • Setting up bills

    Make sure you get your new student house off to a good start by setting up your bills at the beginning.

    A group of students sitting at a table in university accommodation. They are sitting at a table using tablets.
  • Bin day checker

    Find your new bin days online, or download the app on your phone so you always know the right bin to put out.

    Colourful wheelie bins in a line
  • Community conduct, rules and sanctions

    Noise and antisocial behaviour can result in legal action. Make sure you know the rules.

    Three students walking in Hyde Park area of Leeds. A mosque is in the background
  • Council tax exemption

    Full time students don’t have to pay full council tax. Find out more about council tax exemption.

    The clock tower of Leeds Town Hall

Moving out

Useful links

  • Student Information Service

    If you’ve got a question, aren’t getting on with your housemates or need to speak to someone, get in touch with the Student Information Service.

  • Residence Life website

    In a University hall of residence? Residence Life has got all the information you need for a great year.

  • Unipol housing advice

    Whether you rent from Unipol or not, they have answers to your housing questions and can provide a lot of support.