Advice

Making a house a home...

For many students the thought of moving out of Halls of Residence and into the private sector can  be an exciting time. It may be the first time you have lived independently and there are lots of things you must consider and do to ensure everything runs smoothly.

We offer a guide to house hunting including when to start looking, where to rent, which landlord, contract signing, bills and other helpful hints.

 

 

 

Talks & Workshops

Housing talks take place early in the Spring term and are aimed at students moving into the rented accomodation sector in the Autumn.

Finding Houses & Housemates

Where to start when looking for accomodation and who to share with. 

Moving In

Paying and protecting your deposit, inventories, bin collections and meeting the neighbours.

Living In A Student House

Rental costs, managing bills and your budget, dealing with repairs and other problems.

Moving Out

Moving out day checklist, recycling and getting your deposit back. 

 


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Information Leaflets

The following leaflets, compiled by our Student Advisors, address some of the most frequently asked about topics and provide a brief overview of particular housing issues. For information specific to your circumstances speak to an Advisor in person by coming to one of our drop-in sessions or making an appointment.

  • Top tips for tenants Assured Shorthold tenancies

    The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has published three new factsheets for landlords and tenants of assured shorthold tenancies about their rights and responsibilities, and how to avoid certain pitfalls: (PDF, 136KB)

  • Rights And Responsibilities of Private Sector Landlords And Tenants

    Paying your rent | Council Tax and other bills | Looking after the property | Safeguarding your deposit | Safety | Repairs | Quiet Enjoyment | Protection from eviction (PDF, 258KB)

  • Licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupancy

    New licensing laws | What is a HMO? | Things to look out for when renting a HMO | What is the licence? | Enforcement: What can be done? | Who can I contact at my local council? (PDF, 319KB)

  • Excluded Occupiers

    Who are excluded occupiers? | Am I entitled to a written contract? | What terms and conditions should be agreed? | Can the landlord enforce house rules? | Can I ask the Landlord to do repairs? | Do I have any protection against eviction? (PDF, 255KB)

  • Council Tax

    What is Council Tax? | Who has to pay? | Living with non-students | How do I let the Council know that I am a student? | What happens if I do not pay my Council Tax? | Part-time students & Council Tax Benefit | Dependents of International Students | Local Tax Offices Contact Details (PDF, 324KB)

 

 

 

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