Housing and Community Fair

Whether you are a first-year student preparing to transition from university accommodation to private rental housing, one of the many commuting students or already living in private accommodation but looking for a better place next year, the Housing and Community Fair is here for you. 

Are you unsure of your rights as a student renter and need some further advice and guidance? Are you a commuting student and want to find out more about your options? Or do you live locally and want to find out more about what is available in the local community?

Whatever your needs, the Housing and Community Fair has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about your housing options, as well as the many local community resources.

Why Attend?

• Explore Housing Options: Get detailed information on the various accommodation options available to you as a student.
• Make Informed Decisions: Learn about the rental process, including what to look for in a rental property and tenant rights.
• Meet Housing Providers: Interact with accommodation providers and agencies, and get your questions answered directly by experts in the field.
• Plan Ahead: Gain valuable insights into how to navigate the housing market, secure a rental that fits your needs, and avoid common pitfalls.
• Connect with Peers: Meet other students who are also searching for housing, and perhaps even find potential housemates for the upcoming year.
• Find out about your renting rights: Find out about basic rights you have when you’re renting, where you can get advice on housing, and local activities you can get involved with to campaign for better rights.

Who Should Attend? All students are welcome, whether you’re a first-year students transitioning to private rental accommodation for your second year, you’re just considering your options, or perhaps you’re a commuting student wishing to discover more about what’s happening in the local community.

There’s A Lot Happening …. The Advice Centre will be on hand to offer you advice and guidance with all things housing. Egham town will be giving you key information about the local support and available services, and Nationwide Building Society will be on hand for advice and providing workshops throughout the day on financial wellbeing so you can make the most of your money as a student!

Important Information: Student Card - Please bring your card to scan on entry. As you leave the fair, we would be grateful if you could complete our feedback form which will allow us to make any changes on things that you would like to see at future events. By completing this questionnaire, you will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher!

Your Experience:

• For First-Year Students: This session is tailored to help you understand the housing process, reduce the stress of finding accommodation, and assist you in finding housemates for the next academic year.
• For Students in Private Accommodation: If you’re already renting but looking for a change, this event will help you explore your options for a better living situation.
• For Students Who Want Advice: If you're unsure on your rights as a renter, organisations like Shelter may be able to answer your questions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gather vital information and any local, commuter and housing support you may need to see you through your next academic year.

We look forward to seeing you there!