Queen's Accommodation and Hospitality - Private Sector Accommodation

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Private sector accommodation

The University encourages first year students to apply for accommodation owned and managed by Queen’s.

Students wishing to take up private sector accommodation rather than University owned accommodation are advised to check out ‘Studentpad’, at www.nistudentpad.co.uk. The website is hosted by the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) and carries a listing of NIHE approved properties. Alternatively check out the information about renting private sector accommodation on the Students’ Union website at www.qubsu.org and click on Advice Centre.

Caution! – the responsibility for securing accommodation rests with you and inclusion of a property on Studentpad does not confer any recommendation or guarantee.  The properties contained on Studentpad have not been inspected or approved by the University, so students must satisfy themselves as to their suitability. The University does not accept any liability in connection with these properties. You must always inspect the property yourself to ensure it meets your needs before agreeing to take it on.  Be aware too, that where a number of students rent a flat together, the responsibility for damage/rent often rests equally with each individual.

What is www.nistudentpad.co.uk?

www.nistudentpad.co.uk is a website providing a detailed search facility which allows you to access information on all types of available accommodation in the area including location maps and photographs. Once you have registered on the system, you can receive automatic updates of new properties being advertised on Studentpad. There are also other features which you may find useful which include an extensive advice section, student message boards, the ability to create your own personal housing lists and email details to friends and much more.

How do I get access to it?

The service is free to all Queen’s University Belfast students and can be accessed at www.nistudentpad.co.uk

Students’ Union – help with private sector accommodation

Advice is available in the Students’ Union regarding all aspects of renting accommodation in the private sector.

Help and support for checking a private sector contract before signing is available at the Students’ Union Advice Centre where an appointment can be made with an adviser.

International and local students wishing to rent in the private sector can get advice by checking out the Students’ Union website www.qubsu.org/advice.asp. Speak to the Education and Welfare adviser for information about:

•           How to find accommodation which suits your needs

•           The right questions to ask NOW to avoid problems LATER

•           Your rights AND responsibilities as a tenant.

Students occupying flats and houses in the private sector must enter into a normal landlord-tenant contractual agreement. You may have your contract checked with the Students’ Union Advice Centre, contact:

T 028 9097 1135
E b.slevin@qub.ac.uk
www.qubsu.org/advice.asp

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