Private accommodation
If you want to move into a house or flat with your friends, we'll help you find the right place, through our registered private housing scheme.
Together with the council and the landlord, we check all the properties registered with us every year, so you can be confident that it'll be safe and comfortable.
We'll also help you resolve problems with your landlord.
Our University Approved 'stamp' shows that the property has been inspected by the University and council
And has:
- a valid gas safety certificate (Corgi)
- a valid electrical safety certificate
- a fire blanket and a fire extinguisher in the kitchen
- a mains smoke alarm system
- a carbon monoxide detector in every room that contains a gas fire
- approved locks, alarms and security fittings
- furniture and furnishings compliant with fire safety regulations
- all the necessary furniture and fittings for your student life.
It covers everything you should check before you rent a property - the good news is we've done it for you so you can use our vacancy lists with confidence.
But it's important to remember that we don't control or manage any of the 'approved' properties, so you'll need to arrange your viewing and tenancy agreement with the landlord or managing agent.
