Accommodation in Peterborough

Taverners Hall is purpose-built student accommodation, just a 25-minute walk away from campus. The building is managed by Symonds & Greenaway, a letting agency that also advertises some shared student houses in Peterborough.

As there is no accommodation on campus at University House Peterborough, we suggest students first look at consider Taverners Hall as it offers a comfortable environment for students to enjoy university life.

Facilities

In Taverners Hall tenants have their own en-suite showers and toilets, however kitchens are shared in flats of five bedrooms. Furthermore, the facilities include free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities.

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Price and tenancy agreement types

Taverners Hall offers 51-week tenancy agreements.

A standard room costs £560.00 per month and a larger premium room costs £585.00 per month.

You will be asked for a deposit of £400 (payable on commencement of lease).

Utility bills are included within the established rent amount.

There is an additional cost of £35.00 per month if you require onsite parking.

How to apply

The application process is online: begin your application.

You will need to have a UK based Guarantor to take residence at Taverners Hall.

Requirements:

• Guarantor’s proof of residence - 2 items of the following forms of ID: Utility Bill, Bank Statement/Driving Licence (all to be dated within the last 6 months)
• Guarantor’s proof of income - (pay slips/letter from employer if employed, end of year accounts letter from accountant if self-employed, bank statement/letter from pension fund if retired)
• Payment
• Passport photograph

Contact details

• Symonds & Greenaway Website: www.symondsandgreenaway.co.uk
• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 01733 913603
• Branch: 5 The Green, Peterborough, PE4 6RT

Opening Hours

• Monday to Friday: 09:00 – 17:30
• Saturday: 9:00 – 16:00
• Sun: Closed

Open House Estate Agents Peterborough
Brightfield Business Hub, Bakewell Road, Orton Southgate, Peterborough PE2 6XU
01733 609 380
[email protected]
openhousepeterborough.co.uk
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facebook.com/openhousepeterborough

Property Line
75 Broadway
Peterborough
PE1 1SY
01733 777788
[email protected]
epropertyline.com/contacts-c17

Progressive Lets
10 Office Village
Forder Way
Cygnet Park
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8GX
01733 592067
[email protected]
progressivelets.co.uk/contact-us/

Rent a home Peterborough
212 Lincoln Road
Peterborough
PE1 2NE
01733 898118
[email protected]
facebook.com/rentahomepeterboroughltd/

Symonds & Greenaway
5 The Green
Peterborough
PE4 6RT
01733 913603
[email protected]
www.symondsandgreenaway.co.uk
No upfront costs involved for Tenants when applying for a property with us. Usually 6 or 12-months' but depends on the Landlord. Mixed/Non-Student accepted. Guarantor is required for most Student applications.

If you’re studying nursing, midwifery or operating department practice with us and your course includes a placement in Peterborough, you’ll be able to apply for short-term hospital accommodation.

Contact Peterborough City Hospital on +44 (0)1733 678010 or [email protected] to find out more about the accommodation, including availability and prices.

To apply, complete an application form from the hospital, and return it with a copy of your student status letter (available from the iCentre on campus or Ask ARU).

You can also find short-term accommodation in Peterborough.

Homestay Consultancy
homestayconsultancy.com
A homestay and host family placement service.

Rightmove
rightmove.co.uk/students
Listings of house shares and agency rentals.

Studentpad
angliastudentpad.co.uk
The University’s own private sector database. Email [email protected] for the password.

Other places to look

primelocation.com
zoopla.co.uk

There are other websites available offering house shares/lodgings (e.g. Gumtree, Easy Roommate, Room Buddies, etc.) but please remember that these sites are not monitored so be wary of fake adverts and scams.

Signing contracts

Most properties will require you to sign a contract. Make sure you fully understand each term of the contract as it is legally binding. Most contacts will be individual or joint Assured Shorthold Tenancies, or an Occupancy Agreement if you are living in someone else’s home. A useful tool for finding out which type of contract you are signing is Shelter’s Tenancy Checker.

Damage deposits

All damage deposits taken by landlords for Assured Shorthold Tenancies must be protected under a Tenancy Deposit Protection Scheme. Landlords will normally ask for a deposit if you accept a property. A damage deposit cannot be more than five weeks' rent for properties where rent is less than £50,000 per year. Understand when the deposit is payable and when you will get the deposit back, as well as circumstances when the landlord is entitled to keep some or all of the deposit.

Living within the community

Be mindful and respectful of your neighbours and think about whether your behaviour or activities are likely to be disturbing them. When you move in why not pop over and introduce yourself? If you are on friendly terms with your neighbours it will be easier for you to appreciate any concerns they may have, and they will be more likely to approach you rather than the police or local council if they have a problem.

For information on rubbish and recycling collections please visit Peterborough City Council’s website.

Problem solving

The House Hunter guide (PDF) has a section on problem solving relating to a range of issues. Always try to resolve problems as soon as they occur, especially in relation to repairs or harassment from your landlord.

Guarantor information

If you're having difficulty finding a guarantor, we suggest contacting Housing Hand, because ARU students are entitled to a preferential fee rate. Compared to other similar services, Housing Hand is currently the most cost effective option for ARU students (as of May 2024).