When to find properties:
- There is no need to rush. Most returning students begin their search between January and May for the following September.
- Do not be pushed. Take your time.
Where to find properties:
- Yourstudentpad database of properties - database of whole properties and rooms managed by the University - Landlords sign up to a Code of Standards, which exceed minimum standards. This means that if you experience any problems, you can report to the Housing Office who will investigate. No fees for students or Landlords. Properties for September 2013 are advertised now.
- Download our list of local letting agents (Word, 34KB) - includes charges (coming soon) and student feedback expressed via the Students' Union annual Rate Your Landlord Survey.
- Join Sussex University House Hunt on Facebook - managed by the Housing Office - a great way to contact other Sussex students to search together, along with students posting advert's for spare rooms, with advice and guidance and messages answered.
- Visit the Housing Office, Bramber House - chat with the team, along with advert's from students on display.
- Visit our detailed Where to look pages - includes interactive maps, advice and useful short film about tenancy agreements.
- Participate in the annual Housing Talk workshops - partnership between the Students' Union and Housing Office.
- Participate in the Housing Fair - managed by the Housing Office, partners in the community are on hand to give advice.
- Students' Union Sussex Student Lettings Agency - no fees for students.
- Take care when using property search sites - check with the Housing Office for advice before you pay any money or sign a tenancy agreement.
How to view properties:
- View several properties to compare.
- Walk arond the area, check out local shops and public transport.
- The FREE resource, http://www.housingguideonline.co.uk provides information covering the below*:
Housing-hunting: tips on searching for properties and a check-list of what to look out for when you view properties
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Before you sign: tips on contracts and legal information about your tenancy agreement
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Deposits: make sure your Landlord is registered with the Tenants Deposit Protection Scheme.
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Moving in: tips on what to look out for with inventories and other useful information
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Safety issues: information on fire and electrical safety
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Common problems: and how to deal with them
You are welcome to seek any other advice from the University Housing Office, or the Sussex Students' Union Advice and Representation Centre, who are able to provide case-work and advocay upon request.
*Please note, the link and short film noted on this page are to external organisations, not managed by the University of Sussex and we can not be held liable for any content. The short-film is a link to a Youtube posting (25.02.12).
