Students

Are you looking for student accommodation in Coventry?

As specialists in student lettings, we can assist you in finding the perfect property to suit your needs.

We work with many landlords who own student homes throughout Coventry  and Warwickshire,  in convenient locations close to Coventry University  and the University of Warwick. 

Things to consider when looking for student accomodation in Coventry.

Types Of Student Accommodation

• House Sharing
• Room In a Private House
• Private Flats

House Sharing

• The most common type of sharing amongst students (especially in the second year)
• Most rooms come fully furnished with the basics: wardrobe, desk, bed etc..
• You can group together with people you already know (rather than starting out with complete strangers)
• Provides excellent value for money
• House available can include bills as part of the rent

Private Flats/ Apartments

• Sounds ideal but it can be costly if you're on your own
• Consider transport costs on top, to and from the campus
• Extra  bills that are sometimes already included when you house share with  others: water, internet connection, electricity, gas etc..
  

Other Things To Consider When Establishing Your Accommodation Budget

• Paying your rent is your number one  priority and once a Tenancy Agreement has been signed you have to pay  for the term of that agreement, even if you decide to move out!
• Utility bills (Gas, electric) can add as much as £20 per week during winter months
• All  properties rented usually provide an EPC (Energy Performance  Certificate) which will give you an idea of how energy efficient the  property is that you're considering
• You'll  need to consider the added cost of a TV license if you rent the  property on a shared basis. If your have an individual tenancy for your  room but share communal areas, then you'll need a license for all TV's  in the house
• As a full-time  student you are exempt from paying council tax. Get a Council Tax  Exemption Certificate from your university's Accommodation Office to  prove you are a full-time student.
• The  cost of contents insurance can be high so it's a good idea to shop  around for companies that offer specialist student policies. Ask your  universitiy's Accommodation Office if they can help or know of any  special offers they can pass on to you

As letting agent specialists, we have many years experience working with students and can match you with your ideal property. Contact us today!

Choosing And Securing A Property You Like

• Set a few days aside to view some  student properties before making your final decision, you may want to  view the properties at different times of the day
• Consider  the following points while looking around any property: security,  furniture (what is included with the tenancy), facilities (number of  showers, toilets), white goods (washing machine, fridge), external  sources of noise (proximity to road, train line, pubs etc..)
• If  the property has a garden, you will be required to maintain the garden  during your tenancy and ensure it is returned as per your inventory  condition
• Once you are happy with  your choice, you'll want to start the ball rolling. We can help you  progress through all the stages required to get you moved in and settled  in your new property
• We will  advise you on the required deposits and where they will be held, terms  of the tenancy, references, guarantor information (if needed) and  inventory details

 Moving In To The Property

• Once all the relevant paperwork has  been returned to us, you will receive communication from us about how to  collect your keys and move in to your new home
• As a group of students living together, you may want to set some ground rules so that everyone knows where they stand. 

Student Reservation Process

1. Contact our office and book an appointment to view properties that will suit your requirements for you and your housemates.
2. Once  you have decided on a property that you all like, you will need to pay  your reservation fees as outlined in our fee structure. This holds the  property for 7 days prior to signing your tenancy agreement.
3. We  will arrange an appointment for all tenants to visit our office, at  this time all tenants will be required to bring their student id and  passport for identification. You will have the opportunity to read the tenancy agreement and we will answer any queries you may have. You  will also be provided with forms which you will be required to return to  our office within 14 days.
4. Approximately  a month prior to the tenancy commencing, we will email all tenants to  advice of the move in procedure and all relevant details will be  provided to you.
5. Following  our "Move in" email, once an appointment has been booked in our office  the nominated tenant will collect all keys from our office and will be  issued with an inventory. Should there be any necessary amendments to the inventory you are able to contact our office within 5  days and we will attach this to the original inventory.