Private sector

Private sector

Student Accommodation Services are here to help you to find suitable accommodation within the private sector. We work in partnership with Unipol Student Homes, a charity that works nationally to improve standards in student housing, and only advertise properties via our website which are fully accredited under the Unipol DASH Code.

There are many things that students need to look for when viewing accommodation in the private sector. We have made things easier by producing a search checklist of what to look for before you move in. You will also need to know information about contracts, deposits and retainers.

Private sector vacancy search

The private sector vacancy search facility provides details about properties with vacancies that are part of the Unipol DASH Code (Decent and Safe Homes). This code has been set up to help students find suitable and safe accommodation in the private sector. Therefore, we would recommend that you only view properties that are part of this code.

International students

If you are an international student, we recommend that you familiarise yourself with Nottingham and its surrounding areas by booking into a hotel or bed and breakfast for a few days while conducting your search for suitable accommodation.

Types of residences available

Shared houses and flats are the option that many students choose in the private sector. Communal areas including the kitchen, living area and bathroom are usually shared, and students will have their own bedroom. Each student is responsible for paying their own rent and their share of the utility bills. There is a recommended search checklist of things to look for before you move in and information about contracts and deposits. Please use the search facility to look for vacancies in properties that are part of the Unipol Dash Code. Private shared houses or flats usually cost between £65 and £85 per week excluding utility bills.

Privately owned large residences are becoming increasingly popular. They are usually similar in style to University residences with groups of students living together in cluster flats sharing the kitchen or living area and having their own bedroom and either an en-suite bathroom or shared bathroom. Details on privately owned large residences that are part of the Code of Standards for larger developments can be found by using our private sector search facility.