This year Coventry University have received a huge number of applicants, and we look forward to welcoming you all on campus in September.
Due to this high level of students joining us this year, University campus accommodation is now completely full. However, we will be able to support anyone without accommodation in finding their new home in Coventry.
Awaiting allocation
The accommodation team is working hard to update every new student via email, in the meantime if your accommodation status is ‘awaiting allocation’ we can now confirm you have not been allocated a place in our accommodation halls. Instead you’ll be supported to find a place in a shared student house within the private sector.
Student experience
We know many of you are concerned that you will miss out on the ‘freshers experience’ by not living in halls. Please be assured that you will still be able to join in all freshers’ events, meet new people and embrace university life. Moving away and coming to Uni is so much more than adapting to the location and accommodation. It’s about gaining memories, having amazing experiences and meeting many new people.
Choosing student housing let by our own letting agent thefuturelets, means you’ll have a new sense of independence; however secretly you’ll know that there will always be somebody nearby to help you if you struggle along the way. When you live with others you can never get bored, you always come up with ideas and new things to do; having coffee together in the garden, doing the supermarket shop and decorating your new home will bring you and your housemates close together in a way that catered halls can’t.
House lets
thefutureletsis a Coventry University Enterprises Ltd owned, residential letting agent specialising exclusively in properties in the Coventry area for students and academics. If you are looking for houses to rent for Coventry University, then using the University’s own letting agent offers you peace of mind that your accommodation will be suitable for your needs and of a high standard.
“We have properties available to suit all needs and budgets. Whether you are looking for houses to rent with friends, live alone or find a room for rent inside a larger property, we will do our upmost to meet your requirements. Our friendly team are on hand to offer advice, answer questions and provide further information about any of our student properties in Coventry.” thefuturelets
Various activities have been arranged specifically for students who still need to find accommodation in conjunction with thefuturelets. These activities include daily drop in tours and house hunting events.
The house hunt events are solely for new undergraduate and postgraduate students and are organised to give you the opportunity to meet other like-minded students in the same position.
House hunts and housing events
Weekdays:
From Monday 24th August 2015 onwards
(except Bank Holiday Monday 31st August)
Daily drop in sessions will run from 10.00am at the Coventry University Technology Park and mini buses will be available at 10.30am, 12.00 and 2.00pm weekdays to view and book properties for rent in the private sector. Payment will be required at the time of booking. Please note places are LIMITED and viewings will be by appointment only so if you would like to attend please complete the booking form
Weekends:
Saturday 29th / Sunday 30th August 2015 &
Saturday 5th / Sunday 6th September 2015
There will be an event based in the University Techno Centre at Coventry University Technology Park between 10.00am and 4.00pm If you would like to attend and book a viewing please complete the booking form. Please note, viewings are LIMITED and will be by appointment only so please complete the booking form. Mini-buses will be available to take you to view rental properties. Student ambassadors are available to provide support.
External agencies
If you decide to use an external agency, rather then our own letting agent thefuturelets here are a few tips to ensure your safety:
- Ensure your landlord can provide safety certificates for all appliances. If you have chosen a shared house be sure the landlord has a valid ‘House in Multiple Occupation’ (HMO) Licence for the amount of people that will be living in the property. You can find out more about HMO licenses at www.gov.uk.
- Never hand over any money until you have visited the property and met the letting agent and /or landlord. If you are unable to do this, ask someone you trust to do this on your behalf. Also make sure that the Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes (TDP) covers the deposit you pay.
- Looking for property online? Please read these guidelines on safe property rental and protection against fraudulent landlords:
https://www.getsafeonline.org/protecting-yourself/safe-property-rental/
Further information and advice on accommodation can be obtained from:
Students’ Union Advice Centre
Coventry University
First Floor, The Hub
Jordan Well
Coventry, CV1 5LW
024 7765 5200
Email: suadvice@coventry.ac.uk<
thefuturelets
Coventry University
Techno Centre
Puma Way
Coventry, CV1 2TT
024 7615 2626
Email: lettings@thefuturelets.org.uk
Student Accommodation
Coventry University
Priory Street
Coventry
CV1 5FB
024 7765 0650
Email: accomm.ss@coventry.ac.uk
