Looking for accommodation

Searching for the right accommodation whilst you鈥檙e studying? There are many options for 海角乱伦 students, from purpose-built student accommodation to house-shares and flats. We understand it can be hard knowing where to start 鈥 especially in big cities like 海角乱伦 and Manchester 鈥 so we鈥檝e created this handy page to get you started.

 

Students leaving Peel Park Quarter Accommodation after a viewing

Purpose-built student accommodation

Purpose-built student accommodation 鈥 also known as 鈥渉alls of residence鈥 or 鈥渟tudent halls鈥 鈥 is a popular option for many students. 

Our partnered accommodation with Campus Living Villages (CLV)

  • - Exclusively for new undergraduate students in their first year of study, Peel Park Quarter offers ensuite accommodation on Peel Park campus.

We highly recommend CLV accommodation because it is exclusively for 海角乱伦 students. CLV provides a safe, supportive and social environment where you can make new friends, join in with weekly events and activities, experience new things and feel part of our vibrant student community. However, if you prefer somewhere different there are other student halls across 海角乱伦 within about 10-15 minutes of one of our campuses. Make sure you read our top tips below before booking anything.

Students chatting in student halls

House-shares and other private rented accommodation

Private rented accommodation such as house-shares, apartments and flats are particularly popular with returning students. There are loads of house-shares across 海角乱伦 and Manchester in properties ranging in size from three to four rooms up to seven+ rooms. There are also plenty of flats and apartments suitable for single occupants, couples or friends. 

House-shares are often cheaper than purpose-built student accommodation. A room in a house-share typically costs 拢550-拢800 per month depending on the property and area. Apartments are more expensive but can be a good option if you鈥檙e splitting the cost with a partner or friend. One and two-bedroom apartments tend to start around 拢800 or 拢950 respectively and can be up to 拢1,500+ per month for higher end properties. 

There are numerous platforms available to find accommodation in the private rental market. We鈥檝e listed some well-known options below, but we do not vet any of the landlords or agents, so be aware of potential scams and never pay any money unless you are sure the situation is legitimate. .

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Student speaking with a member of Campus Living Villages

Short-term or temporary accommodation

Most accommodation contracts are 42 to 51 weeks in purpose-built student accommodation or six to 12 months in the wider rental market, but there are some shorter-term options available if you aren鈥檛 here for the full academic year. 

As well as looking for short-term rentals on the platforms listed above, you could try the following websites if you need somewhere to stay for just a few days or weeks. Remember that we don鈥檛 moderate these platforms, so stay vigilant against potential scams and don鈥檛 part with any money unless you鈥檙e sure. 

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If you are joining us in January, we recommend you check directly with our local purpose-built student accommodation providers. They sometimes have rooms available from January until June or August. 

Sometimes other students advertise the remainder of their tenancies for take over. This can be a good way to find short-term accommodation, but before you take over someone else鈥檚 tenancy, make sure the landlord approves of it. If the landlord is unaware, you could end up being asked to leave. 

Essential Information when looking for accommodation

Looking for accommodation can feel difficult, especially if you haven鈥檛 done it before. Our tips will help you find the right property, avoid scams and understand your rental liability. 

Top tips when finding accommodation
Be vigilant

When searching for accommodation, there are a variety of platforms you can use. Many of the properties you see listed will be legitimate, but unfortunately there are scammers who use these platforms to con people out of large sums of money. Never pay any money unless you are sure the situation is legitimate. For . 

Book a viewing

When looking for accommodation in the private rental market, you should always view a property before making any payments. It鈥檚 best to take someone with you, but if you can鈥檛, let someone know where you are going and who you鈥檙e meeting. Look thoroughly at the whole property and use to help you spot signs of disrepair or other issues. 

Read your contract

We know it鈥檚 boring, but you must read your contract. If you don鈥檛, you (or your guarantor) could end up being liable for unexpected charges. Accommodation contracts are legally binding (even if you change your mind about moving in, or move out early), so make sure you read it from top to bottom before signing so that you fully understand what you are legally committing to. 

Be particularly mindful of joint tenancies. In joint tenancies, all tenants are equally responsible for rent, so if someone doesn鈥檛 pay, you (or your guarantor) could end up footing the bill. Read more about  and other  website. 

If you鈥檙e unsure about anything, you can ask the to check your contract before you sign. 

Make sure you understand the cancellation policy

Different accommodation providers have different cancellation policies. Make sure you understand yours fully before you sign so that you know what your options are if you want to cancel before your tenancy starts, or once you have moved in. Don鈥檛 assume you鈥檒l be able to cancel free of charge 鈥 in the private rental market, you will usually need to find a replacement tenant in order to be released from your contract.

Be prepared to pay a deposit

Most student halls take a deposit of 拢100 to 拢250 to secure your booking. In the private rental market, you will usually need to pay a holding deposit of one week鈥檚 rent to reserve the property, followed by a damage deposit of five weeks' rent if you proceed with the tenancy agreement.  website. 

Arrange a guarantor

Most accommodation providers will require you to have a UK-based guarantor. A鈥痝uarantor is a person who agrees to pay rent or damages if the tenant fails to do so. For students, guarantors are usually parents or guardians. 

International students and those who are care-experienced or estranged can鈥檛 always provide a UK-based guarantor, so we have partnered with guarantor company Housing Hand to offer a discounted price of 拢250 for 12 months to 海角乱伦 students who . Not all accommodation providers accept Housing Hand as a guarantor. Alternatively, you might be asked to pay the full rent up front. 

If you are a care leaver or estranged student and don鈥檛 have a guarantor, contact askus@salford.ac.uk as we might be able to provide additional support. 

Further support

Need help?

If you're still struggling to find accommodation after using the resources above, please contact askUS.