Find a property
Search for properties online and find out which lettings agencies we work with.
Useful websites
USL advertise all available accommodation on the USL Facebook group and Studentpad. These websites gives you the ability to communicate with other students that may have a room available or you can post a message with your requirements so others can contact you.
Landlords and lettings agents mainly advertise on Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market.
You can also can look for available rooms on Easy Roommate or Spare Room.
Before you start looking:
- Gather your references (this is the main reason students lose out on properties)
- Understand recent right to rent legislation
- View our flowchart so that you know what to expect
Letting agents
With so many letting agencies to choose from, we encourage all students to ensure they have done sufficient research about what these agencies offer.
Agencies will charge a wide range of fees which varies from each agent and also have different requirements for you to pass their referencing process. Ensure you are clear about this before paying any monies or signing any application forms or tenancy agreements.
Letting agents we work with
With our commitment to providing a fair deal for students, USL work in partnership with the following letting agencies. These agencies have proven to treat students fairly and conduct their lettings operations in a transparent and honest manner.
We advise students searching for accommodation to consider properties with these letting agents in the first instance:
- Belvoir Lettings
01483 537200 / guildford@belvoir.co.uk - Leaders
01483 455990 / guildford@leaders.co.uk - Knight Frank - Specialise in 1 & 2 bedroom flats
01483 491624 / katy.mackintosh@knightfrank.com
Fees and referencing requirements
| Letting agent | Fees | Affordability | Upfront payments |
| BELVOIR LETTINGS |
£120 to £200 per tenant plus a £96 guarantor application fee Groups of 3 or more: £120 per student, includes guarantor fee |
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| LEADERS |
Referencing, set up and tenancy agreement: 1 adult £318, 2 adults £492, 3 adults £714, 4 adults £936 Guarantor £125 per tenant |
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| KNIGHT FRANK | Total fee of £408, including referencing fee of £48 and guarantor fee of £48 (Inc VAT) |
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