Private accommodation

There is plenty of private accommodation a vailable to rent in the vicinity of the University. The University Accommodation Service maintains a database advertising properties on behalf of local private landlords.

it is the responsibility of the student to select and organise private accommodation, but the University Accommodation Service can offer guidance and advice.

For those students we have been unable to place in Hall, information on how to find private accommodation will be sent in August. Allow at least a week for house-hunting before term begins.

Types of Types of private rented accommodation

Shared House or Flat:

Most students seeking private rented accommodation opt to share a house or flat with other students. Normally:

• Each student has his or her own study-bedroom and all bathroom, kitchen and living-room areas are shared with the other occupants of the property.
• Typical rents vary from £260 to £300 per calendar month.
• Rental agreements are assured shorthold tenancies, usually for a fixed-term of 12 months.
• Tenancies are often held jointly by all the occupants of the property.

Room in Resident Owner's Home:

• May be slightly more expensive than renting a room in a shared house.
• More flexible arrangement, with a shorter notice period required if you wish to move out.
• Rents normally include utility bills.

Single Households:

This type of accommodation is usually sought by couples or families. Typical rents for a three-bedroomed house in Reading are £850 - £1100 per calendar month. A self-contained one-bedroomed flat is likely to cost at least £650 per calendar month.