About the Property
5 City Road is a lovely student accommodation in Nottingham that offers a range of en-suite rooms. The property is located within a short walk from the University Park Campus and the University of Nottingham, making it an ideal student housing.
Features
Every room comes with comfortable beds, study desks, wardrobes, private bathrooms and large enough windows. Chill with friends while watching your favourite shows on TV in the common area and wash & dry clothes in the laundry room. Unwind in the garden and cook your favourite meals in the well-equipped kitchen. You can also have dinner together on the dining table. Plus, all the bills like gas, water, electric charges (subject to a fair usage policy), a budget for free high-speed wifi and a TV licence will be included in the rent.
Location and What's Hot?
The property is located close to an array of shops, pubs and restaurants. Have coffee at Metro and fulfil your pizza cravings at Poppa Pizza. Have yummy pastries at Christine's Delights and grab your Sushi takeaway from Washoku. Have Sunday dinner at Hot Pang and Thai dishes at Sukho Thai. You can also spend fun evenings at The Pottle MicroPub and Bendigo Lounge.
Commute
The accommodation is located within walking distance from many bus stops and transit stations. Marlborough Road bus stop is within a 2-minute walk. Or you can catch a tram from Middle Street Tram Stop which is within a 3-minute walk. To travel far away, you can reach Beeston train station within a 14-minute walk.
Pet policy
Not without the permission of the Landlord. You will not be allowed to keep cats or dogs but smaller pets may be considered.
What will you get
Your Rent Include
Common Amenities
Cancellation Policies (2)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long are the tenancies?
How is the rent paid?
Do we sign a joint contract or individual agreements?
Are there any administration fees?
Are there any bills included in the rent?
Is it possible to have bills included in my rent?
The property management can arrange for the utility bills (gas, water and electric) to be included within the rent. The price will vary property to property. As a guide, it is usually possible to fix bills at GBP 15-GBP 20 per person per week. Fixing your bills in your rent will not give you unlimited use of utilities but it will allow you to budget more accurately. There will be a “fair usage” allowance (usually around 50% over and above standard usage) and use over and above this level will be subject to an additional charge. Ask when you complete your application if you are interested in the bills inclusive option.
Is Gas and Electricity bills are included?
Is Council Tax are included?
We will notify the appropriate Council that you have moved in to the property. The Council will then usually write to you asking for payment of Council Tax. Students are usually exempt from Council Tax meaning that there is no charge payable. You will need to contact the Council confirming that you are a student following receipt of your bill. The University will usually provide a disk of names to the Council around October time and the Council will then usually check your name against this list. If you move in to a property prior to your course starting or move out after it has finished, the Council may wish to charge Council Tax for the period that you are not registered as a student.
Is Internet, Phone and Satellite or Cable Television are included?
Who is responsible for repairs?
What is an Inventory?
How much is the Deposit?
The Deposit is charged at GBP 300 per person (subject to a minimum of GBP 600 per property). Students that are unable to provide a UK based guarantor may be required to pay a larger deposit. The Deposit is held as security against the Tenant’s obligations under the terms of the lease, including any damage or cleaning required at the end of the period of occupation. If you have complied with the terms of the Tenancy Agreement, the Deposit will be returned in full following your vacation of the property. Otherwise, the balance of the Deposit will be returned once the work has been carried out or replacement items purchased. This property management is a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, a UK government approved scheme for Deposits that helps to safeguard tenant’s money and ensure that any deductions are dealt with in a proper manner.
Who pays for damage caused?
What is the process for the return of the deposit at the end of the tenancy?
What are the most common deductions from a Deposit?
(a) Cleaning
The cost of a standard clean equates to around GBP 50 per person. This figure will vary according to the condition in which the property is returned.
(b) Damage to decorations caused by Blu Tac
The most common deduction after cleaning is for re-decoration of walls due to damage caused by posters and other pictures being placed on walls with Blu-Tack or similar adhesives. These adhesives leave oily marks and damage decoration. Costs of re-decoration are usually GBP 45 per wall.
What furniture is provided?
Can I bring my own furniture?
Yes, but the owners are not usually able to remove or store any of the existing furniture from the property.
Can more than one person live in the same room?
What condition can I expect the property to be in at the start of the tenancy?
All properties will be professionally cleaned at the start of your contract. Sometimes there are items of work that are required when people move in to properties. We try to pick up most items during final inspections and deal with them prior to the start of the tenancy. If there is a short turn around between tenancies, this is not always possible. We would always endeavour to complete work but where there are only a few days between tenancies, this may make this process difficult. We will endeavour to keep you advised if there are issues like this when you are due to move in. If you find items when you move in, you should contact the property. We would ask you to provide one complete list rather each and every time you find something. Please also bear in mind that there are many people moving during the student turnaround and this will always cause a strain on the amount of work that has to be carried out. We will programme work according to urgency.
What happens if I have a maintenance issue with my property?
Please make sure that you report any repairs required to your property by email. If you wish to speak with someone you can call our office during normal office hours (9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm on Saturday) but we would always ask you to email in addition. We are usually closed on Bank Holidays and hours of opening during holiday periods are published on our website. If you have any emergency repairs required at any time (even when the office is open), then you can call the 24 Hour Emergency Helpline Number. This service is provided by a third party contractor. They will take your details and determine whether the repair is a genuine emergency in which case they should send a contractor immediately or whether the repair is classified as a routine repair in which case you should report the repair to our office in the usual way. Please do not try and contact individual members of staff directly out of hours. Please do try and report repairs as soon as they occur. It is usually difficult to call contractors out over the weekend and a delay in reporting repairs until a Saturday will usually delay completion of the work. The Landlord is not responsible for the day to day running of the property and tenants will have to make their own arrangements for changing of light bulbs, bleeding radiators etc.
What is the most common problem reported in a student property?
Can I put a lock on my bedroom door?
Am I allowed to bring pets?
What happens if I can’t pay my rent?
What happens if I want to leave my contract early?
As you will be signing a fixed term contract, you are unable to give “notice” to end your contract early. Legally you will be liable to pay rent for the duration that you have signed for. In practice, if your circumstances change and you want to vacate the property early, your landlord may agree to mitigate and allow you to find a replacement tenant. Any new tenant will have to complete an application form and be vetted in the usual way. Further information is available on request.
Waste Collection?
Data Protection?
Do I have to take out insurance?
Access and Inspections?
This property management or the Landlord will carry out periodic inspections of the property during the period of the Tenancy to monitor care. From time to time, access will be required for other purposes; we would seek to give you at least 24 hours prior notice by email (except in the case of emergency).
Guarantors and Overseas Students?
When does the tenancy start?
Unless otherwise stated, the start date will be set by us to coincide with the end date of the previous tenancy. We require a minimum of 7 days between tenancies to complete the relevant inspections and organise cleaning and any other necessary work. If you have a specific date that you want the tenancy to start, discuss this with property.