[HDNG]IN COLLEGE:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]A2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Catered: 16.5% [BULL] Cost: ú51.80 (32wks) [BULL] Self-catering: [PARA]23% [BULL] Cost: ú27-46 (32-52wks)[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD] With the exception of students who live within [PARA]commuting distance of the University, all first years are provided [PARA]with accommodation. Many 2nd years live in as well, but [PARA]students are usually on their own for the last 2 years. The halls [PARA]themselves, in 3 groups, [ITAL]are well-equipped modern blocks set in [PARA]pleasant grounds[EITAL]. The Hillhead Halls are the largest set, about [PARA]3/4 of a mile north of King's, a mixture of halls (with tiny rooms) [PARA]and flats, housing 1,700 students in all and soon to be expanded [PARA]by 500 making it the 2nd largest residence in Europe. Dunbar [PARA]and Crombie-Johnston Halls are closer. The self-catering [PARA]accommodation is split between blocks of flats, shared between [PARA]6 to 8 students, and local flats and houses either owned or leased[PARA]by the University, a few of which are available for married couples.[PARA][BOLD]Car parking:[EBOLD] Parking is free and [ITAL]there's enough, but only just.[EITAL][PARA][PARA][ITAL][HDNG]EXTERNALLY:[EHDNG][EITAL][PARA][ITAL][GRPH]A2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Ave rent: ú40[ESTAT][EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Availability:[EBOLD][ITAL] Local landlords have of late been ignoring the student [PARA]trade preferring the better income from the oil industry. There is [PARA]still just about enough to go round, though, but it's expensive. [PARA]There are cheap areas like Sandilands, but it's too rough to make[PARA]it worth it; students are better off in Ferry Hill, King St, Urquhart [PARA]Rd and Rosemount for example. [EITAL][PARA][PARA][STAT][BULL] Renting: 60%[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Housing help:[EBOLD] The University Accommodation Office has 5 full [PARA]and part-time staff providing a vacancy board and an approval [PARA]scheme, checking for roaches, damp and so on. The SRC also [PARA]has a notice board and gives students advice.[PARA][PARA]
