We offer a diverse range of privately owned accommodation. This selection encompasses
- Rooms: some in houses shared with other tenants, and others in the landlords’ own family home
- Apartments within landlords’ family homes
- Garden annexes attached or adjacent to landlords’ homes
- Self-contained studio apartments where the sleeping and living areas are within the same room
- Flats/apartments comprising one or more bedrooms plus other rooms
- Houses
You can use this site to search for the right property for you, but you must arrange viewings and tenancies directly with the landlord.
What is the procedure for obtaining private rooms/properties?
- Ask the landlord as many questions as possible over the phone to make sure it is suitable.
- Always see the accommodation first.
- There may be fees other than a deposit and rent in advance.
- Let us know when you’ve agreed to move in.
- Note the condition of the accommodation and check the inventory thoroughly with the owner upon moving in. This is important as the return of your deposit at the end of your tenancy depends on it.
What should I do when I have secured accommodation?
When you have found somewhere to live through the Accommodation Service and agreed a contract with the landlord, agent or University, please let us know. We rely on your feedback to update the availability of properties on our system.
To let us know, select the property that you will be moving into from your list of Matching Properties or Shortlist. On the property details page, click on the option 'Please tell us if you are moving in' from the right-hand menu and follow the instructions.
If you have found somewhere to live outside of this service, or are no longer seeking accommodation through the service, let us know so that we can update your details. Simply send us an email or click on 'Cancel Service' on the top right of the page to close your account with the Service at this time.
Private property landlords
Most of the privately-owned accommodation offered on our website is managed directly by owner-landlords. We also advertise properties on behalf of a limited number of selected Letting Agencies; these agencies should not charge you agency fees. If they do so, please contact us.
The Accommodation Service directly manages a small number of privately owned properties on behalf of landlords. These are advertised alongside other privately owned properties.
Privately-owned properties are typically available on both long and medium-term basis (more than 3 weeks); however please note that it can be difficult to obtain self-contained accommodation for less than 6 months at a time.
Bed & Breakfasts, guesthouses & serviced apartments
We also offer a comprehensive listing of local Bed & Breakfasts, guesthouses & serviced apartments on a short-term basis. You do not need to be registered with us to access these listings.
