Deakin's Yard, Newcastle-under-Lyme

If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at university is confirmed, don’t worry, you can still apply.

If you are a prospective first year Postgraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University or Higher Education Institute is withdrawn by the University or Higher Education Institute because you do not achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement

You must provide written evidence from the University that you do not have a place within 3 days of your results being published (and no later than 28th August, whichever date is sooner) and they will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.

You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year Undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply them with a copy of:

• a written or email confirmation that you wish to cancel your reservation, stating full name and full details of the property booked;
• a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS, a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved, or a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.

These document(s) must be received by them within 3 calendar days from the date your results are published. On receipt of the required documentation it will be verified and, provided they are satisfied, they will cancel your agreement and refund your deposit in full.

The property management does not charge a booking fee. When you accept your room offer, you’ll be asked to pay a deposit to secure your room which is secured with a deposit protection service and refunded at the end of your tenancy.

If you turn 18 in the first semester of university, they can accept your booking at properties where there is 24/7 security available and have an adult over the age of 18 must be a co-signatory on your tenancy agreement and must accept the terms of it. They can accept under 18s in some of their properties subject to their Policy for Students under the Age of 18.

When applying for a room you will be asked a series of questions to determine the type of room/flat that you require, along with any special requests you may have. Please note that special requests cannot be guaranteed except where you have a disability as defined and covered under the Equality Act 2010. They will attempt to meet your allocation needs as far as practicably possible, should you have a defined disability. If you have a disability, medical condition or special request that affects your accommodation requirement please inform them in the additional notes section when completing your application, either online or by paper form. You are encouraged to disclose any special requests for your stay such as your preferences regarding culture, religion, sex, gender, etc. to enable them to make an informed decision about your room allocation. Where appropriate, an applicant may be prioritised through the allocation categories as a result of disclosing a disability to them.

Please use the link on the viewing confirmation email or contact the sales team.

Yes, you can book rooms online using the 'book now' option, which only takes around five minutes.

A viewing usually takes around 15 to 20 minutes, however, you can spend as long as you wish viewing the property.

They offer a Online viewings for those who cannot view in person. Just click 'Arrange a Viewing' and from there you can choose the Online option and organize a time and date that suits you. A member of the team will skype call you at your arranged time.

Your rent can be paid in a number of ways:
Online via by logging into your student account
At the property reception desk
By telephone to the property team
By bank transfer (please ensure you use your name and student ID as the payment reference). International bank transfers may incur a charge from your own bank, so please make sure you account for this amount.
They always recommend making your rent payments through your account page in their web portal.
You may also make payment by bank transfer. Please contact your property team directly or request bank details here.
Please note, that you will never be asked to make a payment to any other bank account for any reason.
They do not accept cash payments for any reason.
If you are ever asked to make a payment into a different bank account, or if you are ever asked to pay cash to anyone for any reason, DO NOT make any payment, and contact them.

If you have a valid UK Guarantor, you can choose to pay your rent in three instalments, which are due in September, January and April. If you don’t have a valid UK Guarantor, you are required to pay the full rent before the 1st of August. Please note you must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check-in. Other instalment options may be available.

If you have a valid UK Guarantor, you can choose to pay your rent in three instalments, which are due in September, January and April. If you don’t have a valid UK Guarantor, you are required to pay the full rent in August, 1 month prior to your contract start date. Please note you must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check-in. Other instalment options may be available.

All utility bills such as gas, electricity, and water are included in your rent. Unlimited Wi-fi* is also included. Your TV licence is not included in your rent as this is not classed as a utility and is your responsibility to purchase.
All of their properties offer a Wi-fi connection at the stated level** included within the rent and there is no additional charge for use of the on-site internet. Some providers may offer more services and packages at an additional charge which you are under no obligation to use. If you choose to add additional features to your internet package, that relationship is with you and the service provider directly and does not fall under the terms of your tenancy. For information on the speed of your internet connection, please ask your Property Team for more information. a one off connection fee may apply depending on the property. Please see your property page and your tenancy agreement for more information, the internet speed is the maximum stated speed available on the property.

All rent that is due must be paid before check-in. If you are having difficulties, please contact the property team prior move in to enable them to assist you.

If you are unable to provide your own UK Guarantor, they recommend the service of Housing Hand you can find further information, prices and how to apply on their website. They do not accept Your Guarantor.

To be a guarantor you must:
Be resident in the UK for a minimum of 1 year
Be over 21 years of age a homeowner or in full-time employment
Be a homeowner or in full time employment
Provide a copy of photographic identification, such as a passport, driving licence or ID badge
Provide a copy of proof of your UK address which must be less than 3 months old, such as a utility bill (e.g. electricity, water, gas, telephone), a bank statement or a Council Tax bill.

You can pay your rent either online by logging in to your student account, by bank transfer or by credit or debit card over the phone.

If you wish to pay your rent in instalments, you will need a UK guarantor.

You can defer your rent instalments to be in line with your student loan payments if you wish. All requests for deferred payments must be made by 1st August in each academic year to the property team. You will be required to provide evidence of your student loan schedule to the property team in order for the payment plan to be set up. You will be required to pay two weeks’ rent 14 days prior to your contract start date, which will be deducted from the balance of your first instalment on the agreed date. A one-off admin fee of £50 will be charged and payable with the initial 2-week rent payment and this £50 admin fee will not be deducted from the balance of rent due.
Please note deferring your rent must be pre-arranged and agreed upon with the property manager prior to your move-in date. If no arrangement has been made, rent is due as per your tenancy agreement.

They may be able to accept sponsors in place of guarantors in some cases, however, this depends on the terms of your sponsorship and whether your sponsor is willing to guarantee rent payments. If you are a sponsored student, please contact your chosen property directly to enquire about using a sponsor in place of the guarantor.

Weekly rent payments are not available, however property offers a number of instalment options for students to pay their rent.

All discounts offered will be deducted off your final instalment of rent.

Deposits vary by property and your deposit is placed into a deposit protection scheme, where it is held safely throughout the academic year and will be returned to you at the end of your contract subject to the contract terms.
The deposit you pay when making the application cannot be used towards a rent instalment as this is secured with a deposit protection scheme for the duration of your tenancy.

Your deposit is placed into a deposit protection scheme, where it is held safely throughout the academic year and will be returned to you at the end of your contract subject to the contract terms.

Your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy agreement has ended and your room has been inspected. The amount returned to you will depend on any outstanding charges and any damage found in your room or the communal areas of your apartment. Please see your tenancy agreement for more information. The deposit can take up to 30 working days to be credited at the end of your tenancy period. All deposits are secured with a deposit protection scheme, such as the Tenancy Deposit Scheme or Safe Deposits Scotland. You will be contacted by the deposit protection scheme and asked to authorise the refund and submit your bank details to them. For this, you will require your deposit repayment ID, which will have been sent to you via email at the time of registering your deposit.
Please be aware, that the deposit refund process is managed by the deposit protection scheme and is not able to be influenced by Universal Student Living. Should you have any queries regarding your deposit repayment ID, you should contact the deposit protection scheme directly: Tenancy Deposit Scheme or Safe Deposits Scotland.
Please note if you ask for your deposit to be repaid to a non-UK bank account, bank charges will apply. Please see the deposit protection scheme FAQs:
Tenancy Deposit Scheme (England and Wales)
Safe Deposits Scotland (Scotland)

You must be a full-time student to live with them. You can book with them whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer. However, please be aware of their cancellation policy prior to booking should your place at university not yet be confirmed. You must be a full-time student to live with them. You can book with them whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer. However, please be aware of their cancellation policy prior to booking should your place at university not yet be confirmed.

Room cleaning services are available at some properties for an additional charge, unless stated as being included with the rent.

No pets of any kind are permitted at the property except registered assistance dogs.

If you are applying to live with friends, please ensure that you follow their ‘create application’ link online, list the friends that you would like to live with and they will then contact them and make the arrangements for you!

If you follow the ‘book now’ process you can select the room of your choice or you can make special requests within the ‘create application’ route which they will do their best to accommodate, however all requests and subject to availability and conditions.

You would need to make a formal request to the accommodation team of the property you are residing in. If you request to move rooms during your tenancy you will also be issued with new documents confirming the details of the room move which you will need to sign or accept online. Should your new room be more expensive, then you and your Guarantor shall be liable for the higher rent from the date you are given access to it.

Yes, their summer bookings usually open around March. Keep a look out for pricing and information or contact the property team.

Your room is yours for the full contract period and you don’t need to move out during academic breaks.

If you wish to arrive earlier than your contract start date, you need to email or call the sales team. If early arrival is possible your contract will be adjusted and you will need to accept it and then pay the additional charges prior to arrival. Please note, that not all requests can be accommodated.

Contents insurance is included at some Homes for Students properties, which will be shown on the property page and details of the insurance can be obtained from the property manager when you check-in. If you wish to confirm whether the property offers contents insurance, please contact the property team directly. Please note they advise taking out contents insurance if it is not included on your property and Homes for Students is not liable for the loss or damage of your personal belongings and room contents.

If you are a qualifying full-time student, you will be exempt from paying Council Tax. You must provide us with your council tax exemption certificate which your university will be able to arrange. If you do not have this when you move in because you have not yet enrolled on your course, please ensure that you bring with you the name of your university and your university student ID number.

Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which they live. Recycling is important to both the natural environment and them. they must act fast as the amount of waste they create is increasing all the time.
Homes for Students want to do their bit to protect the world, and they’re sure you want to do your bit too, so to make being eco-friendly easy for you they’ve provided recycling and refuse bins throughout your accommodation and they encourage all students to use the facilities provided to recycle waste where possible. You should make sure that you empty packages completely and give them a quick rinse before you recycle them. Below you can find examples of what you can recycle and what goes in the different bins. Be aware that if you put things in the wrong bin, it will contaminate the whole waste load which means that They cannot send that waste to be recycled. So, please take an extra couple of seconds to put things in the correct bin so they can help divert as much waste from going to landfill as possible. Almost anything made of glass can be recycled, so make sure you put items like glass bottles and jars in the right bin and do not recycle broken glass or light bulbs. Anything that does not feature a recycling label must be put in the refuse bin. Other items that are not recyclable include batteries, electrical appliances, kitchen waste, polystyrene, foam and sanitary products.

Plastics, Plastic cups and lids, Milk bottles, Takeaway containers, Plastic bottles such as water, shampoo or sauce bottles, Cardboard and Paper, Newspapers and magazines, Food cartons, Emptied pizza boxes, Envelopes or loose office paper, Aluminum and Steel, Drinks cans, Empty aerosol cans, Food cans, Lids from glass bottles and jars
Thank you for being responsible residents and for helping the world!

On-site car parking is available at some properties but is not included in the rental price unless explicitly stated and confirmed in writing. Payments for car parking permits are separate from your tenancy agreement. Please speak to the property team if you wish to purchase a car parking space. Car parking spaces are very limited and are strictly on a first-come first-served basis.