Actually, let me tell you something, guys. The agents aren't as tough as you might think. Nowadays, many apartments cooperate with agents from China because there are more international students after the mask incident 😷. Major apartment brands will reach out to Chinese agents to expand their channels. These agents simply take a commission, and your deposit goes directly to the apartment, bypassing them. So, don't think agents are inflating prices for you. The prices on the official websites are standard, neither lower nor higher, and most of them offer cashback (I might get scolded by colleagues for saying this). After all, if they don't mention cashback, they won't bring it up themselves 😂. Moreover, agent companies have dedicated staff for handling offers. They can communicate with the apartment regarding students' preferences for floor, layout, and orientation. They can arrange better bookings than if you do it alone. So, to sum it up, find a reputable agent, a genuinely reputable one. There are two advantages: cashback and meeting rental requirements. Especially at this time, many layouts are already sold out, and there are very few good layouts and high floors left. Do you guys understand now? This is sincere advice. If you need it, trust me, you can message me privately. I'll ensure you get the maximum cashback and find the best value apartment. It's a win-win situation 🙉 #UniversityofNottingham #RentinginNottingham #StudentApartments #RentingforStudyingAbroad #RentingRoutine