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Why choose Student Living?
Student Living Specialises in lettings for the student market.
And because our dedicated Student Living team understands the unique requirements of today's students, we can ensure that the renting of your property and management of the letting process are fast and trouble-free operations.
Our innovative and specially developed Student Living brand combines cutting edge marketing strategies with a superbly designed student friendly website - which is currently being developed.
The team's expertise and experience ensures we are ahead of the field in attracting students and rapidly converting empty premises into occupied properties for landlord clients.
Significantly, Student Living is backed by parent company Belvoir, the largest lettings specialist in the UK. Through its network of over 90 franchised offices, Belvoir manages a national property portfolio worth more than £1.5 billion and enjoys a reputation for integrity that is second to none.
Now, Student Living is bringing that same reputation for quality and efficiency to the expanding student market ensuring that landlords achieve a sound, swift and worry-free return on their investment.
The powerful Student Living package offers a comprehensive range of benefits and services aimed at making life easier for the investor.
Investors also benefit from the range of important back-up services to be expected from a large company including a sophisticated accounting and management system, which provides prompt and accurate monthly reports to investors.
The team also offers up to date advice on all legal and insurance aspects of letting property thus protecting both landlords and tenants from any possible problems.
Student Living removes any financial headaches by ensuring that each student is backed by a guarantor and pays a dilapidation deposit held in a fully bonded, and annually audited client account.
Investors also benefit from continuous monitoring and research into the student market to identify trends and new opportunities in advance.
Why invest in the student market?
The number of students in the is constantly increasing
In 2004 the number of people in higher education broke through the one million barrier - an increase of 3.6 per cent on the previous year
The Government's stated aim is to have half of 18 to 30-year-olds enrolled in higher education by 2010
Property prices in university towns grow at a faster rate
There has been a dramatic increase in overseas students attending British universities
What benefits does Student Living provide to me?
A superb professional service dedicated to providing you with a swift return on your investment
Access to student markets to ensure vacant properties are let as quickly as possible
Advice on the best possible rent for your property to maximise your rental income
Guidance on any work needed to prepare your property to achieve a higher rent
Information on relevant legal requirements and responsibilities regarding a let property, including gas and electrical safety, furnishings, appliances, maintenance and refurbishment
Introduction to specialist insurance products to safeguard your property, its contents, your rental income and your legal rights
In short, all the protection you need to guarantee a hassle-free investment experience.
To find suitable student tenants and prepare for the tenancy we will:
Market your property proactively and effectively through our local office and local press and by matching enquiries on our extensive database of student tenants
Market your property nationally and internationally through our fully accessible, student friendly, 3G compatible website www.studentliving.com and through the official student website www.studentpad.com
Conduct accompanied viewings to ensure your property is presented to its full potential
Prepare a statement of condition (or inventory if the property is furnished) of the property for accurate assessment of any liabilities at the end of the tenancy
Prepare a tenancy agreement, which complies with current legislation, to protect your rights and interests
Collect the first month's rent and a security deposit prior to the tenant moving in
Ensure a detailed and thorough handover of the property setting the scene for a smooth and trouble-free tenancy
To manage the property during the Tenancy we will:
Ensure that any maintenance issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently
Collect the rent on your behalf, deduct any necessary expenses and forward the balance to your nominated account on a monthly basis
Inspect your property regularly to ensure the tenant has met all responsibilities in accordance with the tenancy agreement, and to report on the condition of the property
Respond to any queries or concerns from the tenant to ensure that the tenancy proceeds smoothly and that the property is properly maintained
At the end of the tenancy we will:
Renew the fixed term of the tenancy, if required, ensuring a further guaranteed period of tenancy
If you wish the tenancy to end, issue the appropriate notices to the tenant
Prepare a final statement of condition or an inventory so the property is ready for re-occupation
On your re-instruction, secure new tenants for a new term of tenancy
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