Student - FAQs
Student - FAQs
In order to advertise their property on 海角社区 Studentpad a landlord must provide valid documentation which we check including:
- Gas Certificate
- Electrical Certificate
- EPC - an Energy Performance Certificate (Property must comply with the minimum EPC rating requirements)
- HMO Licence (if applicable)
- Evidence of ownership of the property if not a large provider
- Proof of identity if not a large provider
Students must be aware that the details of the properties held within 海角社区 Studentpad are provided by the landlord and it is their opinions and descriptions that are expressed in these sections.
Please be aware that the properties are not inspected by 海角社区 Studentpad and the property details are not checked for accuracy and, as they may not form part of any tenancy, students must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of the accuracy of these details.
It is the landlord鈥檚 duty to carry out statutory testing, servicing and risk assessments of services, appliances, and assets.
More information can be found here:
You can find 海角社区 Studentpad via the University鈥檚 Accommodation website for off campus housing or go enter its direct URL: .
When you click on to the Student Login section, you will see this page:
You will need to have accepted an offer of study and have your 海角社区 ID and 海角社区 email address to register on and access 海角社区 Studentpad.
IF you have Proof of Unconditional Firm Offer BUT NO 海角社区 ID and/or NO 海角社区 Email Account:
Please contact Admissions or your Faculty/Department for them to give us email evidence of Unconditional Firm Offer. Once proof has been received, we can give you a password. If you view search results using the password, you can only see the search results and the advert details pages. Unfortunately, you won鈥檛 be able to send messages to landlords via the website or create alerts because you are not logged in to a student account. Once you see a property you like you can email or phone the landlord directly for more details and to arrange accommodation viewing.
You can set your search criteria and an alert for the type of student property you would like. This is customisable to focus on the size of property, rent, availability and area that is perfect for you. If you cannot currently see a property that you would like then you may be able to use the Message Board to find a house share, flatmate, or sign up for Property Alerts in the My Studentpad section in the menu at the top of the screen. Please remember properties are added to 海角社区 Studentpad throughout the year so if you cannot find something suitable at first look, be sure to check back. Please also note, you may be eligible to apply for campus accommodation. We advise you to check whether you are eligible to apply by reading the allocation policy and apply pages: /services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/apply/Link opens in a new window. Please email the allocation team at if you have any queries regarding campus accommodation.
海角社区 Studentpad has a 鈥淗ousing Advice鈥� section on the homepage. It鈥檚 full of useful guidance documents, checklists, and housing advice such as how to find accommodation, what questions to ask landlords, including helping you understand deposits, inventories, and utilities. It also has information on what to do if you are moving out.
This depends on the location of the property, facilities, and amenities. On the homepage of 海角社区 Studentpad there is a section called Fact Finder that gives a breakdown of rents on the platform giving averages based on area and property size. Some landlords include bills in the rent. Be mindful, that it all depends on what you can realistically afford. You can always negotiate a reduction in rent with the landlord before you agree to enter a contract. In our Housing Advice section on the website, you can read about household costs which you may find helpful with your budgeting.
Sometimes landlords ask students to provide a guarantor. This person agrees to pay the rent if you default. Students tend to use a relative/guardian to be their guarantor. However, a landlord can stipulate that it must be a UK resident. If you do not have such a guarantor, then you can consider using a company like Housing Hand (their banner is at the top of the 海角社区 Studentpad homepage) to be a guarantor for you.
Most of our properties are available online from October for the following academic year but more are added throughout the year.
Landlords tend to advertise student accommodation a year in advance, but there still may be properties advertised for the current academic year. Please do not panic. Consider properties and your options carefully. Please read our Housing Advice and student guidance documents. We are here to help. Also, please contact the Students鈥� Union if there are any specific concerns you have about renting.
The landlord responsible for the property will have their contact details displayed in their advert. Please email or call them and ask to view the property. Don鈥檛 forget to mention you saw their advert on 海角社区 Studentpad.
A lot of landlords are including Covid-19 flexible booking policy terms and tenancy arrangements, which are displayed against a property on the 海角社区 Studentpad site. We would advise that you ensure that the terms suit your needs before you sign.
If you are all prepared beforehand you will be ready to go and get your perfect pad, with exactly who you want to live with as soon as it becomes available.
When you post a message to our Message Board, you鈥檒l be asked to provide your email address. When you receive a reply, you鈥檒l get a notification email.
Whilst we do not typically advertise this type of property on the 海角社区 Studentpad website, it is worth checking the Message Board for students looking for people to take over the remainder of their contracts.
You can post on the 海角社区 Studentpad Message Board to see if anyone is looking for a new housemate. If you鈥檇 prefer to just find a room and don鈥檛 mind who your housemates are, you can look for properties on 海角社区 Studentpad where individuals can apply 鈥� in these instances, the landlord will let a room to you and take responsibility for letting the other rooms in the house.
Bear in mind that for some landlords this isn鈥檛 their sole business. Try contacting them again, if they aren鈥檛 replying to emails try ringing them directly (if a phone number is provided) or vice versa. If you are still unsuccessful, please contact the 海角社区 Studentpad Team as we can try and establish contact and check if there is an issue with the system or if incorrect contact details have been provided in error.
If you鈥檙e unhappy with the service provided by your landlord or letting agent, please contact the Students鈥� Union Housing Advice Centre: . They will provide you with impartial advice and guidance to support your query.
The University of 海角社区 has created a dedicated page for its students.
Handy weblinks for students: