Private Sector Accommodation
Most undergraduate students reside in University Residences during their first year but students should be aware that some period at University will probably be spent in private sector accommodation.
The Accommodation Office operates a registration scheme for private sector accommodation. Details of available properties are maintained and the properties are checked to ensure that they comply with a number of necessary standards such as the Mandatory Licensing Scheme, the Additional Licensing Scheme and Gas Safety Requirements.
Landlords are required to re-apply for registration of their properties on an annual basis with the Accommodation Office.
The Accommodation Office can therefore assist new and returning students who are looking for a place to live in the private sector. Details of current private sector vacancies can be found by following the links from this page. Students may contact the Accommodation Office if they require any information, help or advice regarding private sector accommodation. To assist our students further, the Accommodation Office has produced several leaflets which are designed to offer our students further information and advice when looking for and living in private sector accommodation. Accommodation talks for students are held each year, in December, and details of registered private sector vacancies for the forthcoming academic year are made available from the Accommodation Office website, normally, in December.
Important:
The list of private accommodation is intended only as a guide for prospective student tenants to enable them to decide whether or not to make further enquiries with prospective landlords. Neither the University nor any member of University staff has any authority to make or give any representations or warranty whatsoever as regards the properties listed or otherwise and in particular cannot guarantee that such properties comply with current Fire Regulations, Building Regulations, the Planning Acts, Health and Safety legislation and Licensing Schemes or whether rent levels are accurate.
Students can satisfy themselves about the status of property by telephoning Ceredigion County Council, Department of Environmental Services and Housing: 01970 633386/53. Prospective student tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the adequacy of the accommodation offered. Students living in private sector accommodation are requested to exercise their rights to have sight of the relevant Gas Safety Certificate (prior to taking up a tenancy) and sight of the relevant License (if applicable). Students are advised to be sure that they can meet contractual obligations before tenancy agreements are signed.