Accommodation & Housing

The University of Westminster provide a comprehensive accommodation service to full-time University of Westminster students. If you are coming to study at the University of Westminster, or you are a continuing student, we can give you free help and advice on finding a suitable place to live.  The University of Westminster has approximately 1300 places in its Halls of Residence. This means that the offer of a place, which is for one year only, is made to about 65% of those who apply. There is also plenty of private rented accommodation we can help with.

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Before you sign...

If you're looking to live in rented accomodation, there are a hundred and one things you need to check before signing away a deposit on a house. We're not saying that some landlords are dodgy... actually, yes we are. Students are easy targets for an unscrupulous minority, so you need to know what you can and can't ask for before moving in. This website carries useful information about everything you need to know about renting smart.

> Housing Guide

Tenant Rights. New home… new nightmare?

Uncover the hidden problems from a broken boiler that won't be fixed 'til June... Nightmare flatmates who make your life hell… Landlord on the war path because you can't afford the rent… Whatever your housing problem, you can sort it out at:

> www.shelter.org.uk/knowyourrightsDescription

Council Tax

Council tax is one of life's most annoying things. However, there is salvation for full-time students. If you can prove you and you housemates' educational status, you can get a exemption certificate from the University for the year, and not pay anything for the year. A nominal charge is made for duplicate certificates which can be made available within three to four working days. If you are a Part time student you are not automatically exempt from Council Tax, you should apply to your Local Authority to be assessed for council tax benefit if you are on a low income or receiving benefits.

TV Licences

TV licences are a bit of a neccessity for students at University. If you live away from home, and you have a TV, you must pay the £123 a year to watch it. If you live in a house, you need one per room, unless you've got only one tv in a communal area. If you're in halls- bad news. Every room must have a separate TV licence. If you don't buy one, and get caught, you're liable for a £1,000 fine, so get one. Remember, this money goes back into the BBC. 

> tvlicensing information