#5 Find a rent in Dumfries

Hello my little foxes! 

Today I would like to talk about how I found a rent in Dumfries as an international student. It is really important for me to tell you that because it was a delicate and very hard process. 

First of all, I didn't have the opportunity to come to Dumfries earlier to looking for something because I had a job during summer which prevented me from coming here. So I started to find something on internet with a lot of picture in order to have a real idea of the flat. 

However, my first step was to find something where I could live alone without anyone like a hermit far from socialization. But quickly I realize that was a terrible idea if I would like to improve my English. And honestly also because it was impossible to find a flat in the centre, not too much expansive only for one people. 

So finally, I change my key word on google and began to search " flat share" instead of " luxury villa for myself in Dumfries". 

I click on a website call “SpareRoom” which is kind of well design. You have the description of the room with pictures, also you know how many people live there. It’s on this website that I found a room from J.Caird agency. A really lovely landlord, and her very professional manager Jamie.  This flat is situated in the town centre of Dumfries, close to everything (for only 400£ per month for en-suite room). My colleagues are living in student accommodation near the river and they pay I think 150£ more than me. So if you are coming to Dumfries for study or work, pay attention to this website because it is really helpful. I also recommend Gumtree or Zoopla.

For international student, my last advice would be to use J.Caird’s services or a private agency, because you are flexible on the departure date. Instead of student accommodation, because you will have to pay until June, but your classes will end in April.