Leeds Tabloid - January 2017 by Unipol Student Homes

Housing The best advice around

unipol's guide to successful house hunting

www.unipol.org.uk/nottingham

November 2014

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www.unipol.org.uk/LeedsHH The Unipol Codes Your perfect property awaits See page 3

Browse properties available for next academic year View from page 6

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Where to live in Leeds See page 31

JANUARY 2017

NEWS

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nipol is THE place to start your search for your new home. From Saturday 21st January you will be able to see thousands of accredited properties on Unipol’s website www.unipol.org.uk/leeds. In the meantime we have included in this edition a selection of properties from our code landlords. Here at Unipol we have your wish list covered. From all-inclusive properties of all sizes, to rooms in halls, to studio apartments, to single room lets and traditional shared houses. We have properties on the most popular streets and areas across Leeds all on one

website. You can easily compare properties, shortlist and book viewings without having to trawl around different letting agents. House hunting is fun but can be stressful and tiring too - it is not unusual to feel like this so remember to take your time. Often after seeing lots of properties they will all look the same, so regroup, decide your priorities, remember your budget and do a second viewing if you can’t decide. The great thing is that Leeds has a surplus of good accommodation and Unipol advertise properties throughout the year. Resisting the rush can make it all a calmer and more successful affair!

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The Housing Hub - Here to Help T

J's hot tip: Don't forget to allow £15 a week for bills when you are looking at properties that don't include the bills.

he Housing Hub team holds a wealth of experience - most are either former students in Leeds or current students like you. Help is at hand in all areas from how to choose the right property to checking contracts (at our outlet in LUU) and finding other people to live with. A friendly bunch who have your best interest at heart and will always try to help but if we can't will put you in touch with someone who can.

Visit our website for more details and look out for the Livechat invitation if you'd like to connect.

Find us at: 155 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 3ED

Unipol @ LUU basement area, Students' Union Building

E: info@unipol.leeds.ac.uk T: 0113 243 0169 W: www.unipol.org.uk

Open 12noon - 3pm Monday to Friday and open until 5pm for house hunting on 21st JANUARY 2017

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Contents The Unipol Codes

Rate Your landlord

Going House Hunting

Selection of the best accredited properties

Talk to us on webchat

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Unipol Facts and Figures Property searches made through the Unipol Leeds website in 2016: 246,161 Landlords/agents covered by the

House shares

Unipol Code 278 (and rising)

Where to live in Leeds

Bed spaces covered by the Unipol Codes: over 30,000

Average rent of a Unipol Code

Unipol - 0113 243 0169 info@unipol.leeds.ac.uk www.unipol.org.uk/leeds

Providers asking for a

property: £73.00

guarantor: 49%

This tabloid is produced by Unipol Student Homes. It is for guidance only and is no substitute for the diverse legislation covers. Unipol Student Homes is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No. 3401440, Registered Charity number No. 1063492. VAT Registration No. 698 8456 49. Unipol Student Homes accepts no liability whatsoever in respect of the advertisements prepared by Unipol Student Homes based on the contents on Accommodation Details Forms and in no circumstances (whether caused by negligence or otherwise) will Unipol Student Homes be liable for any consequential or indirect damage or loss of rent or loss of profit suffered or incurred by you or any third party howsoever caused. © Copyright 2016 Unipol Student Homes

THE CODE

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The Unipol Codes are at the heart of everything we do. They are a set of standards, and ensure that your student home is safe and comfortable and your landlord will play fair. Safe and comfortable

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Your Code home:

Will conform to security and fire safety standards higher than legally required Will be ready and any refurbishment or building work finished before your tenancy starts , unless agreed with you Will be clean at the start of your tenancy

Any landlord who lets to students can choose to sign up to the Unipol Codes, and in doing so they agree to keep to the high standards set. Landlords who sign up to the Codes show they are committed to improving student housing, starting with your home.

Fair Play

All Code homes and landlords should meet Code standards – if they don’t, we can provide help and advice, and you can use the Code complaints process to help you resolve the matter.

4 Will act professionally and courteously at all times 4 Will advertise properties without misrepresentation, and make all fees clear to you Will give you at least 24 hours to check over your contract before signing, and won’t let to 4 anyone else during this time 4 Will outline rent and bills clearly to you before you sign, so there are no surprise costs 4 Will protect your deposit in a protection scheme and manage it fairly Your Code landlord:

And there’s lots more! For more info, pick up a copy of our Unipol Codes leaflet, or look online at:

www.unipol.org.uk/the-code Tip for house hunting Find out if your landlord or agent is a member of one of Unipol’s Codes at: www.unipol.org.uk/landlords/landlord-directory If you’re unsure, give us a call on 0113 243 0169 or email leedscode@unipol.org.uk

JANUARY 2017

LOCATION

Rate Your Landlord CHECK HOW OTHER STUDENTS HAVE RATED THEIR LANDLORD B

efore you sign for your next property. make sure you check out the Rate Your Landlord website as part of your preparation. Holding more than 1,800 reviews the website lets students anonymously* leave feedback about their renting experiences. It’s a bit like TripAdvisor - yout submit a review about your renting experience, the review is moderated by our team, the landlord gets a right of reply, and the review is posted on the site. The reviews rate landlords and agents on things like customer service, efficiency of repairs, safety and security, deposit handling and more. This means you can check out what students have said about their property

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N O T U O S K A E SP G N I T N U H E S HOU

ince November at LUU, we've been running our 'I didn't sign up for this' campaign ahead of the start of house hunting season on January 21st. We've been trying to highlight the pitfalls students might face if they feel rushed into a decision or don't take some time to check out properties or landlords they've been thinking about living with. Why not use the Housing Fair as an excuse to start the house hunt? Monday 23rd January in the Riley! There'll be plenty of good quality landlords there showing off their homes. Make sure any properties you're looking at are part of the Unipol Code or you could be letting yourself in for a difficult year. You can also get your

contract checked at LUU's advice centre (upstairs in our building) or at Unipol's outlet. Definitely worth doing to avoid any hidden nasties in the small print! For the first time as well, LUU will be running a 'House Hunting Buddy' scheme - trained members of LUU staff who'll be able to view houses with you, letting you know what to look out for and ask all the difficult questions. After launching last year, this is also the first house hunting season with Rate Your Landlord. Make sure to check out what other tenants have said about landlords or agencies you're viewing houses with - no better advice than from people's who've actually had to live there!"

and their landlord, and gather the information you need when house hunting. We want students to give fair and balanced views and opinions, backed up with the facts. If you’ve had a brilliant time then you need to tell other students who you think is great. Whatever you want to say about your landlord, make sure you’re fair and accurate. So if you are about to sign for a property make sure you check out Rate Your Landlord first. *We keep a record of your name, email address and other details in case we need to get in touch. Published reviews will not display this information.

HOUSE HUNTING

JANUARY 2017

We're going house hunting Who do I want to live with? Think about who you want to live with. You may be asked to sign a joint contract in your 2nd & 3rd year, so can you can rely on your friends to pay the rent and the bills? Are you very sociable and like to go out a lot or do you prefer a quiet house and place to study?

there are four of us!

Using the Unipol website Our website gives you access to more properties than any other in Leeds so there is no better place to start your search.

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Get the right info Start with Unipol, either a visit to our website: www.unipol.org.uk/LeedsHH or call in to our housing hub on Woodhouse Lane. Unipol has terminals to search for properties, free phones to arrange viewings and staff on hand to give advice.

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where you study where you work how much public transport costs what amenities an area has going out on a night

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Viewings for the green pins (Unipol properties) can be booked directly with staff at Unipol or phone 0113 205 3424 Blue (Code) and black pins give details of the owners' contact information so contact them directly toarrange a viewing

Viewing the property Take the checklist from inside the Unipol House Hunting Guide when you go around a property. It will remind you to check things you might not think of and ask questions of the current tenants. What do they think of the house? Have there been any problems?

landlord said deposit is in TDS

Signing the Tenancy Agreement Read through the tenancy agreement and make sure you understand what you are signing for. Check the start date and finish date, how much you are paying and when. Chances are you will not be able to change your mind.

Note to Self: must remember to get contract checked....

Paying a deposit Most landlords require a deposit at the time of signing a contract. This is refundable at the end of the tenancy. The group make sure they get a leaflet from the landlord giving them information about which scheme the money will be protected in. If you are not paying a deposit, make sure the signing fees, booking fees and rent level are not increased or used in replacement of it. What might be appealing, may not add up financially.

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7 bed

109 Cardigan Road

£83.50pppw

7 beds

21 Thornville Road

£75pppw

6 bed

An amazing & large property modernised to a high spec, with a super size lounge, a luxury fully ﬁtted gloss kitchen. Sep utility room. Luxury jack + Jill shower room 2 further bath/shower rooms, 2 WC’s, garden & drive . Great headingley location.

Located in one of the most popular streets in Hyde Park. A fantastic 7 double bedroom end terrace A large contemporary lounge with leather sofas. A large dining kitchen with modern units.

Renovated to a high speciﬁcation. A stunning property throughout with an open plan kitchen/lounge/diner 3 luxury bath/shower rooms and 7 beautiful bedrooms situated in Hyde Park early viewing recommended to avoid disappointment

A larger than average 7 bed property considered to be a great party house. Modern and contemporary throughout. There’s a super size living room with leather sofas. A fantastic fully ﬁtted kitchen with breakfast bar and open plan dining room with dining table.

A fantastic 6 double bedroom property, located in Hyde Park close to amenities & walking distance to uni & city centre. A lovely modern kitchen diner, separate modern lounge. 2 luxury bathroom/shower rooms.

97 Brudenell Road

6 Mayville Street

17 Walmsley Road

20 Mayville Street

52 Harold Mount

6 bed

£85pppw

6 bed

£78pppw

5 bed

£80pppw

4 bed

£75pppw

4 bed

Popular central Hyde Park location. A very good size property, great for entertaining! A modern property with 2 bath/shower rooms. Sep kitchen with dishwasher.

A luxurious 6 bed Property. Renovated to high spec, with a stunning open plan kitchen & a separate Lounge. 3 Luxury Bathrooms. Contemporary décor & furniture.

A lovely property throughout. A contemporary fully ﬁtted kitchen. A modern separate lounge with leather suite + wood ﬂooring. 5 double modern bedrooms + 2 bath/ shower rooms located in Hyde Park.

A beautifully presented 4 double bedroom property, with luxury bathroom, contemporary ﬁtted kitchen and situated in a fantastic location what more could you want! Early viewing essential.

A good sized 4 double bedrooms property. With recently installed modern kitchen with dining facilities and a large separate lounge. Popular Hyde Park location.

9 Hessle Street

4 Pearson Terrace

130 Brudenell Road

64a Brudenell Road

14 Pearson Avenue

£97pppw (inc bills)

£73pppw

£78pppw

4 bed

Located in Hyde park, with a large separate lounge, a modern kitchen diner. 4 double bedrooms all located upstairs. Neutrally decorated & modern ﬁxtures + ﬁttings.

£75pppw

4 bed

Fully refurbished contemporary property. A stunning open plan living area with luxury walnut kitchen. 2 luxury tiled bath/ shower rooms & 4 double bedrooms situated in central Hyde Park.

£85pppw

3 bed

Recently modernised to a high spec. Open plan living area, kitchen diner. 3 double beds, plus study, located in Hyde Park.

3 bed

A stunning & contemporary 3 bedroom apartment. Situated in Hyde Park near to Sainsbury with a fantastic open plan lounge and kitchen , a luxury bathroom & 3 double beds. Viewing advised.

2 bed

A large 2 double bedroom back2 back located in central Hyde Park. With a large separate lounge & large bathroom with shower.

Many, many more properties available • 24 hour maintenance • All properties fully furnished • Transport to and from viewings • Deposits regulated with government scheme Also many more properties available please call or email

T: 0113 274 3333 | 0788 564 0007 | 0785 094 3818 | E: info@leedsprimeproperties.co.uk 64 Brudenell Road, Hyde Park Leeds, LS6 1EG.

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HOME OF GOOD TIMES PARKL ANE TRIANGLE

Parklane Triangle is a luxury purpose built development of 34 five and six bedroom apartments located within walking distance of Leeds city centre. The Triangle is a great place to live whether you are a first year wanting to make new friends, a group of students wanting to share, or a post graduate looking for dedicated post graduate accommodation. And as the Triangle is all inclusive you never have to worry about bills. Triangle Leeds has a great choice of en-suite bedrooms in shared student apartments and individual student rooms. All apartments benefit from contemporary furnishings, superb open plan lounge / dining area, wall mounted wide screen TV, ultra modern kitchen with integrated appliances and spacious bedrooms with en-suite facilities and built-in desks. For students who want more space Parklane Triangle have premium rooms available with larger bedrooms and bathrooms. Single Rooms

Includes: – Secure key card door locks – Luxury kitchen – Double beds – Fully furnished living room – Interior designed – Wall mounted wide screen TV – Inclusive electric, water and broadband – Close to Universities There’s also a great range of on-site facilities including car parking and 24/7 laundry.

Whole Flats

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10 month tenancy

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10 month tenancy

Standard en-suite

£112.99 pw

£127.99 pw

Groups of 5/6

£107.99 pppw

£119.99 pppw

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Deposit: £250 each

£124.99 pw

£139.99 pw

Deposit: £100 each

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28 Winfield Place

LS2 | 3 Bed

Winfield Terrace

LS2 | 4 Bed

Fully furnished terrace with GCH & DG. 5 minute walk to universities. Broadband & water included in rent. Own key to each bedroom. Kitchen has fridge/ freezer, gas hob, electric fan oven & microwave. Cellar with washer/dryer. . * Half rent July & August *

Fully furnished terrace with GCH & DG. 5 minute walk to universities. Broadband & water included in rent. Bedrooms have their own key. Separate WC & shower room. 2x fridge/freezers, gas hob/electric oven, washer dryer, vacuum & microwave. On street parking. * Half rent July & August *

Contact: Richard 07799 793445

Rent: £75 pppw Deposit: £200pp

Cliff Mount

LS6 | 6 Bed

Large double rooms Big kitchen and living room High standard throughout Rear landscaped garden 2 minutes from Hyde Park Corner (LS6 2HP) £294 each pcm

Rent: £70 pppw Deposit: £303pp Contact: David Howe 0113 243 0781 Hanover Square

Rent: £75 pppw Deposit: £200pp

LS3 | 7 Bed

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LS6 | 7-9 Bed

Mobile: 07999 869548 e-mail: hollyridge15@hotmail.com

Contact: Avril Harris 07802 453322

Contact: Jimmy Walters 0113 275 5320

Spacious accommodation in Hyde Park. 5 min’s to University (walking distance). All double rooms. Central heating, double glazing. Also 3, 4, & 5 bed properties available in Headingley & Hyde Park. Rents from £78 - ALL BILLS INCLUDED

Rent £78 pppw Deposit £200pp

LS6 | 4 Bed

Four bed fully-furnished apartment near to university, shops & bus routes. All the bedrooms are large (18m2) with their own ensuites. Separate utility room with washer/ dryer & storage room. Outdoor balcony with seating. 9 person lift, CCTV & front door intercom. All bills included

Rent: £104 pppw Deposit: £200pp

Contact: Richard 07799 793445 Richmond Mount

3 minutes walk to campus/ Faversham pub /town centre. Double beds, wood floors, separate lounge, gas CH, double glazed. 2 WC’s, bath, 2 showers, fire and burglar alarms, high security. Big kitchen, washer/dryer etc. Cable TV, internet, car park. Water rates included. No signing fee. Another 7 bed house next door.

Rent: £77 pppw Deposit: £180pp

Woodhouse Street

LS6 | 6 Bed

Unusual & spacious, you’ll love it. Lounge, kitchen/diner, 2 full bathrooms. 3 double & 3 3/4 beds Near bars, shops, Hyde Park, buses & train. Solar PV lowers bills & gas central heating. Off road parking, alarm, garden & BBQ area. Recently redecorated and refurnished. Summer concessions. Caring Code owner.

Rent: £69 pppw Deposit: £250pp

Contact: Katharine 077414 12687

Clarendon Place

LS2 | 11 Bed

On campus, 1 min from student’s union. Eleven double beds, wood floors, 3 WC’s, 3 showers. Huge lounge plus games/pool-room. 2 huge kitchens, barbecue area, cable TV & internet. 2 washer/ dryers, dishwasher. High security, fire & burglar alarms. 3 car park spaces. Water rates included. No signing fees. Email: avrilharris@btinternet.com

Rent: £77.50 pppw Deposit: £180pp

Contact: Avril Harris 07802 453322

29 John Street

LS6 | 4 Bed Superb 4 bedroomed house in Hyde Park Fully equipped contemporary kitchen Spacious lounge with modern furniture Utility bills and internet included Burglar alarm, smoke detectors throughout Good local amenities Easy rail / bus links

Rent £95 pppw Contact: Adam at Northwood 0113 2392791

Brudenell Grove

LS6 | 6 Bed Great location in Hyde Park 10 minutes walking distance to University of Leeds 2 Bathrooms Rent will be £70 per person per week if all 6 rooms are signed, otherwise will be £75 per person per week. There will be a 1/3 reduction in July and August

Rent £70 pppw Contact: Neil Joseph 07764170620

Delph Lane

LS6 | 8 Bed

No deposit No admin fee Rent inc: 40” tv, tv licence, wifi & gardening 8 Double beds Large lounge (14m2) 2 Kitchens 3 Fridges, 2 freezers Washing machine and tumble drier 2 Bathrooms, 2 showers, 3 toilets Supermarket 2 mins Leeds uni less than 10 min

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JANUARY 2017

FINANCIAL

Not sure you’re in the right house share? There are many reasons why groups can fall through, if it happens to you don’t panic! There is plenty of help and advice available. I was in a group but now I’m alone - help! If your group falls through before you’ve even found a house you don’t need to worrythere are plenty of student bed spaces available and new friends to make. Many landlords offer bed spaces on individual contracts so you can sign for a room in a house, sharing with others. Unipol holds house hunting events to help you meet other house hunters from February onwards. Also try our online student noticeboard, we have a dedicated board ‘forming a group to look for housing’ that helps hundreds of students each year. I’m just not sure about living with these people If you have formed a group but you’re not sure about living with them it is best to speak up as soon as possible - don’t tie

yourself to a contract if you’re not 100% sure. Most student lets are nine months to a whole year and this is a long time to live with people that you feel may not be right for you. It won’t be easy but you will feel so relieved and they might be feeling the same. For further help and advice you can speak to your student advice centre at your students’ union. We’ve found the perfect house but someone has just pulled out The good news is there are lots of students looking to join groups. Search for ‘student notice board’ on the Unipol website to direct you to a forum to help you contact others and post a message about your property and group. Keep the landlord informed. We’ve signed for a house but decided to go our separate

ways - what can we do? If you have already signed a contract and paid a deposit for a property and then the group falls through it is important to contact the landlord straight away. You will all be legally bound to the contract and the landlord does not have to cancel the contract because of your circumstances. Most landlords will release you from your liabilities if you find another group. Ask your landlord if they can re-advertise the property on their website and Unipol. You can use the Unipol student notice board to search for replacements. Spread the word on social media and ask course mates and friends if they know anyone who is still looking. Your landlord may charge an admin fee for the extra paperwork and time involved in swapping the group over so remember to ask about this in advance.

Contract checking

It’s super quick, free and understanding the small print can save you money

igning for a property with your friends is one of the best things you will do but before you decide to sign on the dotted line, remember to call in to your students’ union and get your contract checked. They can point out any ‘shaky’ clauses and explain the tricky bits so you know exactly what you are committing to before signing. The sorts of questions that are useful to ask are: n

What’s the difference between an Individual Tenancy and a Joint Tenancy and which am I signing? n What does my deposit cover and how is it protected? n What is an admin fee for? n What is a Guarantor? n What’s a HMO Licence fee? n Will I be dealing with the Landlord or with a Managing Agent? n Is there anything I should be wary of?

Don’t sign a contract if you are not happy with the terms or there are any aspects of the agreement you do not understand. A Unipol Code Landlord should always give you at least 24 hours to take a copy of the contract away and

look over it, so take advantage of this. Many Unipol Code landlords are now using the Unipol Model Tenancy Agreement that offers clearly understandable terms and is recommended by the students’ unions

So remember: Once you have signed the contract it is legally binding on all parties so you can’t change your mind.

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deposit is a sum of money taken at the time of signing your contract. Your landlord should confirm in writing what the deposit covers. This may be set out in your tenancy agreement or your landlord may give you a separate document. Your deposit is your money. If you've paid all the rent due and caused no damage, the full amount of your deposit should be returned at the end of your tenancy. Your landlord can make reasonable deductions from your deposit to cover certain losses. This can include money to cover any damage to the property; pay unpaid rent; pay for cleaning. Your landlord should let you know how much

What do you like about your current landlord/agent? We only see them when we need them

money they're keeping from your deposit and the reasons why. Your landlord must return what's left of your deposit to you. Tenancy Deposit Protection This is good news for students. All tenancy deposits paid by an assured shorthold tenant have to be protected by the landlord in a government-backed scheme and the details of which supplied to you within 30 days of receiving your deposit. To find out more about deposit protection visit: https://www.unipol.org.uk/advice /students/know-your-rightscontracts-and-muchmore/deposits

S tu d Com ent m en ts

Why is the Unipol Code good for students? It helps to make the houses safe What is your favourite student area and why? Hyde Park - because it’s close to uni and around other students

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LOCATION

JANUARY 2017

Where to live in Leeds

Deciding on which area to live in is likely to be one of your top priorities so we asked some of our student staff who are living out in the popular student areas to give you their reasons for choosing their location. Headingley Sarah, a 3rd year Sports Therapy student says: Choose Headingley! I’ve been living here during my second year and have chosen Headingley again next year. It's affordable and has a great community feel about it. My best bits Packed full of charity shops, bars and STUDENTS. Being the starting point of the infamous Otley run there is always something going on including numerous pub quizzes and students nights. The

Original Oak is another popular haunt among students in Headingley with its impressive beer garden, big screens and the BBQ area is not to be missed. Headingley also has great amenities when it comes to a cool cafe society, supermarkets, local shops and places to eat out. The Carnegie stadium is another highlight, with its 21,000 capacity it is home to Leeds Rhinos, the Yorkshire County Cricket team and hosts our very own Leeds Varsity every year.

Hyde Park Lydia, a 4th year Graphic Design student says: Me and my house mates wanted to live in the Hyde Park area as it's such a short walk into Uni - it takes me under 10 minutes to get to lectures. Not only this, but Hyde Park is really popular with other students so we're neighbours to many of our friends. My best bits I currently live in a 6 bed house. It’s a good house with a big kitchen, living room and six decent sized bedrooms - luckily no one's been left with a box room! The

location is ideal as we're a few minutes walk from both the Sainsbury's locals which helps out a lot when you run low on necessities. Some local favourites include East Village, good for when you fancy treating yourself to a drink, and Boss Burgers, which is ideal 'morning after the night before' food. One last thing We currently rent from David Smee. He has a few properties here in Leeds and is accredited by the Unipol Code so he's been great sorting out any problems we have encountered.

University Area Malak, an MA student studying English Literature says:

Woodhouse Rob, 2nd year Management & Philosophy says: We wanted a good switch from the house we lived in, round Headingley and we found the perfect house and location in woodhouse as it was close to Uni and had good sized rooms compared to some properties we viewed in Hyde Park. My best bits It takes 15 minutes or less to walk into Uni and also 5 minutes away

from Hyde Park Pub and TJs which was great during the summer. Woodhouse was perfect for shops and takeaways, and lead straight to Hyde Park Corner which has even more amenities. And another thing We got our house through Springwell letting agents and they've been good to us so far and responded rapidly whenever we needed a repair. .

It’s the perfect location for shopping you’re a fifteen minute walk from the centre of town and all that it offers, whilst also being surrounded by an abundance of lovely little convenience stores. My best bits Living in the university area (often referred to as Little Woodhouse) has been ideal for me. Whilst initially I was worried that it would be too far from friends in Hyde Park, it’s actually only a ten minute walk and has the added benefit of literally being a five minute walk to campus. 9am lectures have

never felt so easy! There’s a Tesco Express on Burley Road which stocks everything you could get from a big convenience store, as well as a great place on Kendal Lane that will literally save you whenever you’re having a late-night chocolate/toilet paper crisis. And another thing People often disregard this area because it’s not in the Hyde Park bubble, but I can honestly say I haven’t felt any withdrawal symptoms. Whenever you’re on campus you can quite literally pop back for lunch or a quick nap, and people always want to 'pre' at yours before a night out because of how near it is to town.

For detailed information on the areas of Leeds from local amenities to transport information and rental costs please visit our online guide at: unipol.org.uk/advice/students/living-in-leeds/where-to-live-in-leeds

Mill Street 3-6 Beds £114-£123 pppw From 1st Sept

Unipol Developments City Centre

Rent individually or in a group

Personal Possessions Insurance and Wifi inclusive

New York Street 3,4 or 6 Beds £109 - £115.50pppw fully inclusive From 1st July

Alexander Court 2,4,5 or 6 Beds £109 - £123pppw fully inclusive From 1st July

0113 205 3424 lettings@unipol.org.uk www.unipolhousing.org.uk Visit: 155/157 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 3ED n