flat hunting in edinburgh | flat tours, prices & renting tips

i documented the process of finding a student flat in edinburgh. hope this helps:)
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[@callmepretzygoo]

Hi! What documents did you need as an international student when applying for a flat?

[@alunisae]

it was different for every flat:/ i needed a letter from my student accommodation for most of them and some of them asked for my parents' (or guarantors) financial documents

[@paulalago7425]

What would you recommend if I'm moving to Edinburgh in September to start a master's then? Should I start to apply in advance and rent a flat before I get there? I wouldn't be able to do the viewings... is that completely necessary?

[@alunisae]

honestly finding a flat in edinburgh is quite a struggle so i would recommend coming here for a week/two weeks to try to get it sorted. a lot of places also won't let you apply for a flat without a viewing. if you're able to i would recommend doing the viewing as a lot of places look quite different online to how they are in reality. if that's not an option for you, i think the uni offers student accommodation for masters students which you should be able to organize online.

[@cimonaynel1178]

Hello 😊 thanks foe the informative video. I just wanted to find out why you and to pay6 months rent? That's so much, especially for a student.

[@alunisae]

since i'm an international student i don't have a uk-based guarantor. most landlords unfortunately require 6 months rent in that situation. it might be different in other cities but the housing market in edinburgh is quite bad:/

[@shafiraisa499]

Hi!! Can you recommend me some websites to look it online? Thxx

[@alunisae]

the apps i used were citylets, zoopla, rightmove, gumtree and tenantapp:)