The Maltings, Colchester

A deferred rent payment option is available for students paying their rent instalments with student finance.

Students who are up to date with their rental schedule are only allowed to move in early.

Be a resident in the UK, Driving License, Be over 21 years of age, Be a homeowner or in full time employment, Provide a copy of photographic identification, such as a passport, driving licence or ID badge, Provide a copy of proof of your UK address which must be less than 6 months old, such as a utility bill (e.g. electricity, water, gas, telephone), a bank statement or a Council Tax bill.

The largest instalment plan is 10, the total contract value is divided into 10 equal amounts and this is paid across 10 months.

You can pay your rent either online, or by bank transfer depending on your chosen property. Please note that if you make your payment using a credit card or an overseas debit card, you will be required to pay a surcharge of 1.5%.

All utility bills are included in your rent such as gas, electricity and water and unlimited wifi*. However, your TV license is not included and this is the sole responsibility of the resident as this is not classed as a utility. 

The bookings from students who are under 18 are accepted only if they will turn 18 in the first term of the academic year. Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons, applications from students who won’t turn 18 in their first term are not accepted.

Complete all of your personal information and pay your deposit Accept your tenancy agreement Provide a UK guarantor (Only if you’re requesting to pay by instalments)

Register with us.

If you’re still waiting for your exam results and you’re not sure whether your place at university is confirmed, don’t worry! You can still apply. You just need to ensure that if you do not get your place at university, you let us know on your chosen property in writing a maximum of 3 days after the A Level results day, to cancel your booking. You must provide a UCAS letter to verify your change in circumstances. In this instance, you will receive a full refund of your deposit. If you don’t let us know within 3 days, your tenancy agreement will remain in place, and you will be liable for the rent on your room for the entire contract period.

All the properties of the provider have access to Skype option, so you can view a property from wherever you want. Just drop us an email the date & time that suits you and we would arrange a viewing for you.

All communal areas and room types requested (dependent upon availability).

Usually up to 30 minutes. However, the sales team are always happy to spend as much time as is needed assisting you with your booking.

Absolutely. However, we would always recommend booking a viewing wherever possible.

By dropping us an email for the same.

You can book a viewing of any selected property by sending us an email.

No, your room is yours for the full contract period! You won’t have to move out in the holidays, so you won’t have to remove your belongings every term.

Yes, the summer accommodation of the same provider usually opens around March.

You would need to make a formal request to the accommodation team of the property you are residing at. If you request to move rooms during your tenancy please note there is a room move admin fee of £50.00, you would also be issued with new documents confirming the details of the room move. A room move would be impacted by the availability at the time of the request and if there is a waiting list for the requested room or flat type. Should your requested room move result in moving to more expensive accommodation then yourself and the Guarantor shall be liable to pay the higher rent from the date the Tenant is given access to the more expensive accommodation.

Rooms are allotted on first cum first served basis.

If you are applying to live with friends, please ensure that you enlist the details of friends that you would like to live with in the booking form with us.

No, pets are not permitted in the buildings.

You must be a full-time student, and be 18 years or older to live in the property. You can book with this property whether you have a conditional or unconditional offer. However, please be aware of the cancellation policy prior to booking should your place at university not yet be confirmed.