In partnership with Fresh and Kit Keeper

Moving out of student accommodation is an important part of the academic year and often requires careful planning. Students may need to pack their belongings, clean their room, arrange transport, organise storage, and complete check-out requirements within a short period of time.

To help make the process more manageable, Fresh has partnered with Kit Keeper, a UK-based student storage provider, to support students with packing, collection, storage, and return delivery.

Fresh residents can also get 20% off storage with code FRESH20.
 

Before You Move Out

Plan Your Packing

It is advisable to begin packing before your move-out date, starting with items you do not use every day. This may include spare clothes, books, bedding, kitchen items, decorations, and other non-essential belongings.

Organising items into clearly labelled boxes can make both collection and unpacking easier. Kit Keeper provides packing boxes delivered directly to student accommodation, helping students prepare without needing to source their own materials.

Clean Your Room

Students are usually expected to leave their accommodation in a clean and tidy condition. Before checking out, make sure you have:

  • Vacuumed and cleaned the floor
  • Wiped down surfaces
  • Emptied cupboards and storage areas
  • Cleaned kitchen appliances you have used
  • Removed all personal belongings
  • Disposed of rubbish correctly

Leaving your room in good condition can help avoid delays or issues during the check-out process.

Sort Through Your Belongings

Moving out is a useful opportunity to review what you need to keep. Separating your belongings into items to keep, donate, recycle, or dispose of can reduce the amount you need to move or store.

This can be particularly helpful for students moving between tenancies or returning home for the summer.

Report Any Maintenance Issues

Any damage or maintenance issues should be reported before you leave, using the appropriate process for your accommodation. Reporting issues in advance helps ensure there is a clear record before check-out.
 

On Move-Out Day

Prepare Your Items for Collection or Transport

On move-out day, make sure your belongings are packed, sealed, and clearly labelled. If you are using a storage or transport provider, check that your items are ready for the agreed collection time.

In many cases, students are required to move their belongings to a reception area, collection point, or ground floor location. Kit Keeper offers room collection, meaning items can be collected directly from your accommodation room where available.

Dispose of Waste Correctly

All rubbish should be removed from your room and placed in the correct bins or disposal areas. This includes food waste, packaging, unwanted items, and anything left in shared spaces.

Complete Final Checks

Before leaving, check all areas of your room and any shared spaces you have used. This may include wardrobes, drawers, under-bed storage, bathrooms, kitchens, and communal areas.

You should also return keys, fobs, or access cards in line with the instructions provided by your accommodation team.
 

After You Move Out

Arrange Transport or Delivery

Transporting belongings can be difficult, particularly for students without access to a car or those travelling long distances.

Kit Keeper can collect students’ belongings, store them securely, and return them to a chosen address when needed. This can be useful for students moving home, changing accommodation, or returning for the next academic year.

Consider Storage Between Tenancies

Many students have a gap between the end of one tenancy and the start of another. Short-term storage can help avoid the need to take everything home and bring it back again.

Kit Keeper offers storage by the box, flexible storage periods, and nationwide return delivery.

Fresh residents can use code FRESH20 to get 20% off storage.
 

Moving Out Checklist

Before you leave, make sure you have:

  • Packed and labelled your belongings
  • Cleaned your room
  • Emptied cupboards, drawers, and storage areas
  • Removed all rubbish
  • Reported any maintenance issues
  • Checked shared spaces for personal items
  • Arranged storage, collection, or transport
  • Returned keys or access devices
 

Moving Out with Kit Keeper

Through the partnership between Fresh and Kit Keeper, students can access a practical storage solution during the move-out period.

Kit Keeper provides packing boxes, room collection, secure storage, and return delivery, helping students manage their belongings between terms or tenancies.

Fresh residents can get 20% off storage with code FRESH20.