Hey Chester Students!
As Uni (or your current tenancy) wraps up, here’s your friendly reminder list to avoid end‑of‑lease chaos. Think of this as your post‑grad packing belt—but tailored for student life in Chester 🏡
Take photos of the home 📷
Snap your bedroom *and* communal spaces before you leave. This gives you solid proof of how pristine you left it should any disputes arise—and is exactly what letting agents suggest.
Take out the rubbish 🗑️
Don’t risk surprise charges for extra rubbish bags or cleaning fees. Get ahead: tidy up, bag it up, and get it out on bin‑day while it’s still scheduled. Double-declutter now—before it’s moved to late-night stress mode! Not sure when your bins are collected – hit the button below that will direct you to the council website so that you can check!
Update your address 📍
You don’t want a random Amazon or SHEIN parcel turning up at your old house—or worse, your driving licence drifting out of date. Update all addresses now: Royal Mail redirection, bank, DVLA, streaming subscriptions—the works.
Return your keys 🔑
Keys are gold—especially to landlords. Return them on time, following any special instructions. If it’s outside office hours, no stress—we’ve got a secure letterbox for you. Still unsure? Just reach out below and we’ll guide you.
Work together to clean 🧼
Tag your housemates in a WhatsApp group: decide who’s cleaning what and when. A shared rota makes life easier—and it’s more fair (and fun) when everyone pitches in.
Make sure you have everything 📦
Before the last goodbye, double-check everywhere—top of wardrobes, behind furniture, inside kitchen cupboards. Left‑behind items might cost you removal fees or eat into your deposit.
Get in touch today to find your next home! 🏠
Still hunting for next term’s place? Don’t wait until last minute. Drop us a line and we’ll help point you to top Chester properties ahead of time. Click the property image below to search some of our homes!
Extra move out tips! ✨
- Check when your local tip is open and what can be taken there. Chester’s tip is open during the week 8am – 8pm and on weekends 8am – 6pm. Start tip runs now so that you aren’t reliant on the bin men collecting that waste days before you move out.
- Cleaning Standards: Clean everything to the same standard as when you moved in – oven interior, fridge/freezer, bins, drains.
- Declutter and Donate: Spot stuff you don’t need? Donate or sell it! Local chairty shops or appls like Vinted are great options – and way tidier than leaving random items behind!
Quick check move out to do list ✅
| Task ✅ | Why it matters |
|---|---|
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📸 Photos of all rooms |
Evidence in case of disputes |
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🗑️ Rubbish removed |
Avoid extra rubbish/cleaning fees |
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🏷️ Update address |
Prevent lost parcels & keep docs current |
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🔑 Keys returned securely |
Avoid lock‑out or replacement charges |
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🧼 Shared cleaning rota |
Fair, friendly, efficient |
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🎒 Belongings double-checked |
No extra charges for left items |
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🏠 New place lined up |
Beat the rush, avoid stress later |