Accommodation Guide January 2018 For more information and guidance on arranging your accommodation, or to advertise available accommodation, please contact Student Services: Student Services AECC University College Tel: 01202 436359 E-mail:studentservices@aecc.ac.uk Updated 10/12/2017
Things to remember You should always view any accommodation before signing any tenancy or rent agreement. Do not go to view accommodation on your own take a friend or fellow student with you for a second opinion. Be clear about the rent and any additional costs (are all bills included or will you be responsible for paying these? Are there any administration or registration fees?) Most landlords will ask you to sign an Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement. Tenancy agreements are legally binding documents and, once signed, will tie you to a property for the duration of the agreement usually twelve months, although this may vary from property to property. Some landlords may agree to you leaving if you find another student to take your place, but this is not guaranteed. A group of students renting a house will usually be asked to sign one contract, which makes each student jointly and severally liable for the rent. This means that if one student leaves the others will be asked to make up the shortfall in the rent. Many landlords will ask students to provide a UK-based guarantor (usually a parent or relative). You should always read any tenancy agreement carefully and ask if you do not understand something. If the landlord agrees to make any repairs, or makes any amendments to the agreement, you should obtain written confirmation of this. The landlord should provide you with a signed copy of the tenancy agreement, and inform you who to contact if any repairs are required. You should ensure that arrangements for the payment of rent are clear, and that you are given signed receipts for any money paid to the landlord. Most landlords will ask for a deposit, equivalent to one month s rent, when you sign a tenancy agreement. By law, your landlord should place this in a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme and should provide you with details of the scheme used. If you are renting a room in a family house you do not need a tenancy agreement, but you should request written terms of agreement, stating who the landlord and tenants are, the rent payable, the start and end date of tenancy, and any house rules. When you first move into a property you and your landlord should take an inventory of all furniture, fittings and equipment. If there is any damage evident when you move in, you should note this on the inventory to ensure you are not charged for damage you have not caused. A copy of the inventory should be retained by all parties. It can be a good idea to take photos of any existing damage when you move in. Most landlords will insure their buildings, but it is up to you to arrange insurance for your own personal possessions. You may wish to consider security marking and noting serial numbers of any valuable items such as computer equipment. Think carefully before signing any contracts or paying a deposit for accommodation before you have received an unconditional offer to study at AECC University College. For independent advice: Shelter Bournemouth Bournemouth Citizens Advice Bureau Tel: 0344 515 1400 http://england.shelter.org.uk/ Tel: 03444 111 444 https://www.bournemouthcab.co.uk/ AECC University College is not able to arrange private rented accommodation on your behalf and we do not view properties listed in our accommodation guide. By including property details in this guide AECC University College is not recommending them over any other.
Browning Avenue 2 minutes walk to AECC University College Furnished double room Newly decorated double room in four bedroom family home. Family bathroom with walk in shower. Two reception rooms. Large garden. 120 per week Family home with adult children and friendly Labrador. All bills included Live with landlord Available now Tel: 07734 085826 karenryates@hotmail.com
Woodland Avenue 2 minutes walk to AECC University College 2 furnished rooms Two furnished rooms in modern first floor flat. Each bedroom contains a bed, bedside cabinet(s), wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk with chair and desk lamp. Shared facilities include: 500-550 per month Lounge with Juliet balcony, settee, dining table and chairs, book shelves. Kitchen with modern beech units, integral fridge freezer, gas hob with extractor, electric oven, washer drier for laundry. Crockery, cutlery, pans, utensils and glassware provided. Bills included Shared bathroom with bath, shower over, wash basin, toilet. Multiple power points. TV aerial point. Unlimited WiFi. Secure entry phone system. 1 month deposit Covered bike store. 12 month contract Available March 2018 Tel: 07933 632512 or 01590 643527
5 minutes walk to AECC University College Furnished double room Sunny double room with own door to patio garden. Use of shared kitchen, dining room, lounge, bathroom & toilet. WiFi and quiet study area. Situated directly behind AECC University College. 560 per month Inclusive of all bills except BT. Some bills included Live with landlord Available 2018 Tel: 07763 549185 Julparis@yahoo.ca
Old Barn Road, Christchurch 2 miles to AECC University College Furnished single room Single room in family home. Use of family bathroom and kitchen. Garden. Off road parking. 100 per week Family home with teenage children and cat. All bills included Live with landlord Available now Tel: 07803 808897
Kings Park 15 minutes walk to AECC University College Furnished double room Light and airy double room in family home. Shared use of family kitchen and bathroom. Family home with adult children and 3 cats. No smoking house. 95 per week Available now. All bills included Live with landlord 380 deposit Tel: 07791 406376 lisamdenmark@aol.co.uk
Southern Road 10 minutes walk to AECC University College Twin room with twin / double bed(s), desk and wardrobe. Furnished twin room and double room Double room has double bed, desk and wardrobe. Shared shower and toilet (not used by family). Shared living room, kitchen, utility with laundry facilities. Bike storage. Parking and garden. Family home with two children and a cat. 520 per month 600 including meals Short term stays available: 35 per night (single person) or 50 per night (couple). All bills included Live with landlord Available now Tel: 07977 552203
Harvey Road 2 minutes walk to AECC University College Furnished single & double rooms Rooms available in two houses opposite AECC University College. House shared with other AECC students. Single rooms 76 per week. 76-115 per week Double rooms from 98 per week. Double en-suite rooms 115 per week. Shared kitchen with laundry facilities. Off road parking. All bills included Garden with gardener. All bills and TV licence included (fair usage policy for gas & electricity). Available September 2018 11 month contract Share with other AECC students Tel: 07794 349846 eiacrawford@btinternet.cm
Southbourne 1.5 miles from AECC University College Furnished 4 bed house Whole house to rent. 4 double bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Sun lounge, sea views. 1900 per month Parking for 3 cars. Newly decorated. Available 2018 House rental Sea views Tel: 01202 420710 family@kane.ac