FAQ's

1. Will the house be clean when I move in ?
2. What furniture do I get in my room ?
3. How do the bills work ?
4. Do I pay over the Summer and Christmas holidays ?
5. What about the safety certificates ?
6. Can I paint my room ?
7. Can my friend or partner stay over ?
8. When things break down what do I do ?
9. Can I put pictures and hooks in my walls ?
10. If I can not pay my rent what do I do ?
11. What deposit do I pay ?
12. Is the house insured ?
13. Can I terminate my contract early ?
14. Is the house heated ?



1. Will the house be clean when I move in ?


Yes, because the Company will always engage cleaners when the current tenants leave.

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2. What furniture do I get in my room ?

Rooms have either single (3ft) or double beds (4ft) dependent upon the room size, plus fitted desk and wardrobe, set of drawers, carpet & curtains, FREE Broadband (up to 8 Mb) & T.V. point, quality door lock, notice board, mirror and chair

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3. How do the bills work ?

Bills are extra such as gas and electric. The Company pays the water on your behalf and the gas and the electric are on Quarterly Meters which is cheaper than PrePayment Meters. Council Tax is Free providing you hand over a Student Exemption Certificate which the University will issue to you in October.

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4. Do I pay over the Summer and Christmas holidays ?

Unfortunately, the answer is yes because the contract we offer is for 12 months starting from the 1st August 200x

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5. What about the Safety Certificates ?

Every property has a valid gas safety certificate and this is checked every 12 months by Corgi registered engineer. Fire extinguishers are checked annually together with the Fire Alarms and Electrical Certificates are valid for 5 Years. If in the meantime, there is a problem with the boiler, radiators or electrics just call our Sales and Lettings Office who will call an engineer out straight away.

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6. Can I paint my room ?

The Company will undertake all painting and repairs once a tenant calls to say jobs need doing.

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7. Can my friend or partner stay over ?

Yes, but they can not move in and to a maximum of 2 nights Per Week.

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8. When things break down what do I do ?

Just call or email our Sales and Lettings Office straight away and the Maintenance Manager will normally assess the situation within 24 hours. Once an assessment has been made then the necessary action will be taken within a reasonable timescale. Be rest assured that it will be fixed as soon as possible so that as little disruption as possible is caused to the household.

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9. Can I put pictures and hooks in my walls ?

Yes, you can but when you leave make sure the room is in the same condition as you found it – but the Company does allow for wear and tear.

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10. If I can not pay my rent on time what do I do ?

Just inform accounts in the Sales Office when funds are due in and in most circumstances this is acceptable. However, this has to be agreed in writing and may attract a late payment charge.

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11. What deposit do I pay ?

We do not charge deposits anymore. Instead, we charge a small administration fee of £95 (50% discount for existing tenants) and £75 cleaning fee.

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12. Is the house insured ?

We as a Company will insure the bricks and mortar of the property and the fixtures and fittings supplied. All personal belongings that require insuring will be the responsibility of the tenant. To save on costs, some tenants will add their belonging to their parents' household policy.

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13. Can I terminate my contract early ?

Under exceptional circumstances tenants may wish to terminate their contracts early. This is required in writing with a £100.00 reletting fee and then the room will be readvertised via various websites. Unfortunately, the tenant and guarantor are still held responsible for the rent and terms and conditions of the ongoing contract and these must be honoured until a suitable alternative tenant can be found. Once this has been done, the Company will inform both tenant and guarantor of the cessation of their liabilities.

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14. Is the house heated ?

All houses have gas central heating except for Post Graduate Apartments in 156 Foregate Street, Chester which are heated by electric wall heaters.

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