Private Sector
For students who prefer not to live in residences, or for those students not guaranteed a room in residences, there is a large stock of private rented accommodation available in Norwich. Details of many houses, 
flats bedsits and lodgings available for renting in the private sector are held by the Student Union Advice Centre. The Advice Centre can give you access to an online 'housing list', and offer general advice and information about the private sector, but you must deal directly with the agent or landlord when making accommodation arrangements. Local newspapers will also advertise available rooms online.
As accommodation in residences is limited to one year for Home/EU undergraduates, and first year International Postgraduates, most students will have to find accommodation in the private sector for their second year and throughout the rest of their course. The Student Union holds a 'housing event' each year (usually in March), when the first housing list for the following academic year is released. The housing event is an invaluable resource 
for students finding private accommodation for the first time, and students are strongly advised not to start looking for private housing until after the housing event.
Houses, flats and bedsits are nearly always furnished but you should expect to provide your bedding, crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils. You are advised to enter into a legal contract with the householder. If you have any doubts over the wording or content of the contract, the Welfare Officer in the Union of Students is available for free consultation without appointment. The Union of Students also provides information the form of a Housing Hunting Guide.
