The Maltings, Colchester

Debit card, credit card or bank transfer are all fine – make your choice when you complete your booking.

As long as there’s a room available. We keep our website perfectly up to date so you’ll be able to see where their spaces are.

All residents living at one of their schemes in England are required to be over the age of 17 during the academic year booked, and residents living in their schemes in Scotland to be age 16 or over.

Exceptions may be available on a case-by-case basis, and you will need to contact the site to get approval. If in doubt, please contact the respective schemes and the on-site team will be able to advise you.

You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you’re 16 or over and you:

- have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor

- have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course - the amount will vary depending on your circumstances

- can speak, read, write and understand English

- have consent from your parents if you’re 16 or 17 - you’ll need evidence of this when you apply

The UK has lots of banks, including National Westminster (NatWest), Barclays, RBS, Santander, HSBC and Lloyds. All of these offer special bank accounts for students, which usually include an interest-free overdraft. All high street banks have the same basic range of services – savings accounts, credit cards, overseas cash transfers and so on – but they offer different deals to attract new customers, so shop around to find your favourite.

To open a bank account you’ll need to visit a branch of your bank (check to see if your chosen bank has a branch near your management location) with the appropriate ID. Your passport, driving licence and one or two forms of proof of address (such as a bill or licence) will usually be enough. Bank accounts take a few days to get up and running, so try to open yours before you leave for university – or make sure you have a credit card to keep you going when you arrive.

You’ll find that your student union often has job adverts, and if you’re looking for shop, bar or restaurant work you can usually spot “Help wanted” signs in the shop windows. Your local Jobcentre will also have opportunities – simply head to the website and search by area.

Most surgeries now offer online registration – once you’ve found your local GP, check their website. Check with them too for any recommendations.

No problem – you’ll just need the same identification as other students. Take your passport, driving licence and at least one proof of address document such as a bill or licence. If you can get a letter from your bank at home recommending you, that’s even better – but you don’t strictly need this, and you absolutely do need the ID mentioned above.

No, but you can purchase bedding and other items from their partner UniKitOut .

Yes – each studio or flat kitchen has a fridge with freezer compartment. Unfortunately, you cannot bring your own fridge as this would invalidate their insurance.

All their rooms are all really well equipped with high quality furnishings that provide ample storage and comfort.

Yes – studio rooms and flats have an oven, a hob, a sink and a fridge/freezer and plenty of storage for all your pots and pans. Flats have communal kitchen spaces.

If you would like to bring your own kitchen equipment they have lots of storage space.

You can purchase kitchen equipment and other items from their partner UniKitOut . Save 10% at UniKitOut with the code 'CAPITOL10'.

Some of their schemes have TV's in the rooms, however should you wish to use it then you will have to purchase a TV licence. To check if your room has a TV provided, head over to the room type of your preferred location to see what's included in your room.

If the scheme does not provide a TV, you are more than welcome to bring your own to plug in. For more information on TV Licensing then please visit www.tvlicensing.co.uk.

One of the best things about living with management is the amazing communal space that is open for all residents to enjoy. They've got TV areas, pool tables, private or group study areas that are all perfect for you to enjoy on your own or in a group. They also hold regular social events in the common areas - check your information pack when you arrive for details.

Yes – they try to be as eco-friendly as possible so each of their schemes have plenty of secure bike storage space.

All their developments are based in fantastic city centre locations, with great transport links nearby. They also try and be as eco-friendly as possible so they don't encourage students to bring cars. Very limited parking is available on a case-by-case basis – if you have a genuine need to keep a car at university, you can contact the management for your chosen management development to discuss your options. All their developments have nearby public car parks, perfect for when friends and family visit. Short term car access is available for dropping off or picking up your belongings.

Most of their schemes have gyms. They are completely free to use for all their residents. Unfortunately, their insurance does not cover guests to use the gym.

To check if the scheme has a gym, head over to the location page to find out more.

All their developments have easy to use laundry rooms with washing and drying machines (operated by Circuit Laundry). You can top up your laundry card from your computer and then use it to pay for your washing, or use your phone through the mobile app.

The laundry rooms are open 24 hours and they do not provide detergent.

E-bicycles and e-scooters are strictly prohibited at all of their sites as they pose a significant fire risk.

You can log all maintenance issues online through the Student Portal. Their onsite maintenance team will respond to the issue as soon as possible.

For safety reasons, they can’t allow any overseas electrical equipment that doesn’t comply with all relevant British standard. They do not allow portable heaters in any of their rooms.

Yes you do. All their sites have plenty of local supermarkets nearby.

No. Letting someone else store their things in your room is a breach of your Licence Agreement, and it will also invalidate your insurance coverage.

Of course. They normally allow a maximum stay of two days per visit for guests but they will need to sign in/out at reception (this is outlined in their guest policy which you will sign when you move in). Guests are not allowed their own key.

Yes – they provide complete personal contents insurance to protect you and your belongings.

Of course! You can enjoy the social aspect of student living, while hanging onto some personal space in one of their self-contained rooms.

So things don’t get too hectic, they will send all students different timeslots prior to move in so you can book your slot.

They don't allow parties in your room - this is because they host regular parties and social events in the common areas throughout the year.

You’ll be in charge of cleaning your own room and helping to clean the communal area of your flat (if applicable). However, they do offer a cleaning service at a cost (details are in your arrival pack and on the Student Portal).

Your room is very safe - all door entry is secured with a lock system and all communal space has CCTV.

All their developments have staff on site 24 hours a day, monitoring the entire site to protect you and their buildings.

The Student Portal is your online info guide. You can use it to report maintenance issues, book a cleaner, find out if you have post, as well as find useful documents like your Welcome Pack.

They’re not part of a university, but they have excellent working relationships with all the universities whose students they look after.

Yes they are a member of ANUK/Unipol National Code for Larger Developments. management’ is part of the National Code under their sister brand’s, Student Castle, accreditation.

No, the facilities are only for their residents. It is only polite not to abuse this.

You can still live at management until the end of your licence period, however you will become liable for council tax during this time. They can help you try and find somebody to take over your licence should you wish to leave, however this cannot be guaranteed.

You can request to be in a room close to or within the same flat as your friends, however this is subject to availability. They will do all they can to accommodate your request. Subject to availability you may request to be in a single sex cluster flat for religious or cultural reasons.

They’re committed to considering – and, where possible, reducing – their impact on the environment across everything they do. They focus on green methods of construction and waste reduction, and all their developments have the facilities for you to carry on their eco-friendly mission! You can do your bit by recycling as much as possible.

Of course. Every site is equipped to recycle cardboard, plastics, paper and glass. To recycle other items, check out the options with your scheme manager.

To learn more about the deposit requirement, please check the policy section above, or feel free to reach out to your amber agent.

For more details about guarantor requirements, refer to the policy section above or connect with your amber agent.

For more information on payment plans, refer to the policy section above, or contact your amber agent for assistance.