This was developed to achieve a progressive improvement in the standard of private rented accommodation let to students in Newcastle. The Accreditation Scheme covers areas such as security, gas and electrical safety, as well as introducing a student and landlord charter to engender good relations between both parties. All properties advertised within the Accommodation Office fully meet the Accreditation Scheme standards. You cannot book private accommodation by post, so if you opt for this you will need to spend some time in Newcastle before you begin your studies to look around the area The Accommodation Office can provide a list of cheap hotels and guest houses on request. In addition to advertising property, the Accommodation Office also offers a comprehensive professional advice service.
Assistance is available to students looking for suitable accommodation.
The Accommodation Office is happy to check contracts before they are signed, as well as providing advice on rent levels, property standards and landlord and tenant responsibility. It can also mediate if you encounter difficulties in securing your deposit refunds. As well as the general private rented sector accommodation, the University also runs a property management scheme. This involves the University letting good quality accommodation directly from landlords and subletting them to students. The scheme is attractive to students as the University performs a full professional management service.