Band 9: You have been offered a place at a university and wish to find suitable accommodation. Write a letter to the accommodation officer including the following information: the type of accommodation you wish to find; some details about yourself; any special requirements you may have and any other relevant information.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to enquire about accommodation for the upcoming academic year, as I have recently been offered a place on the M.Sc. Microbiology program commencing this September. My student ID is 123456.

I am looking for off-campus accommodation in a shared house with two or three other students. Ideally, each person would have their own bedroom, and the property should be within a 30-minute walk of the university. My budget is approximately £120 per week, and I intend to stay in the same place for the full two years of my course.

I am a 25-year-old rugby enthusiast, so I would prefer to live with housemates of a similar age who share an interest in sports. I have no accessibility requirements, and I am open to housemates from any academic background.

I would be grateful if you could provide me with details of suitable options at your earliest convenience. Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Andrew Scott