Loughborough University Letting

Why advertise your property with Loughborough University?

Students and their parents will have peace of mind about the standard of rented property being offered by Loughborough University's own accommodation team.

The Student Accommodation Centre co-ordinates all the accommodation services offered by the University with teams operating for on and off campus accommodation.

The off campus team had previously operated its own Property Accreditation Scheme working closely with Charnwood Borough Council. The responsibility for landlord accreditation has now been taken over by Decent and Safe Homes (DASH) East Midlands. This new scheme, called the East Midlands Landlord Accreditation Scheme (EMLAS), accredits landlords rather than properties, and has the backing of Loughborough University and Charnwood Borough Council http://www.eastmidlandsdash.org.uk/accreditation.asp Landlords are required to attend a one day training course covering property management based on the ANUK/IDeA landlord development manual and the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS). In addition, you are required to participate in a minimum of 10 hours continual professional development per year.

Any Landlord’s property accredited under the EMLAS Scheme will meet the minimum standards to provide a safe living environment. The premises will, for example, be in a good state of repair, meet relevant fire regulations, have appropriate gas and electrical safety certificates, and have study bedrooms of a specific standard. 

Debbie Grant, Loughborough University Assistant Director, imago Services, said: "This scheme is designed to reassure prospective tenants and guide and advise landlords to the same goal - excellent student housing."

The Student Accommodation Centre currently advertises almost 200 properties.

How to advertise your property with us

All landlords wishing to advertise properties with the Student Accommodation Centre at Loughborough University must be accredited by the East Midlands Landlords Accreditation Scheme (EMLAS). http://www.emlas.org.uk/ and provide us with their registration number.

We have listened to student feedback and identified their priorities when looking for accommodation. We have introduced a property grading scheme to reflect these priorities and identify properties that provide additional facilities over and above the already high standards expected.

All properties advertising will need to be inspected by us and will be graded according to the facilities it offers. All of our individual properties are awarded either a or  grade. Private Halls are not subject to the above grading scheme.

The services available to landlords includes the following:

Advertising Service
• Advertising year from 1st December to 30 November
• Full marketing of property to 13,000 students
• Advertising on Studentpad website including up to six photographs
• One or Two House property grading
• Advert can link directly to landlords own website
• Ability to download Energy Performance Certificate via advertisement
• Inclusion on Housing Lists available as handouts to all students at various University locations and at promotional events – intensively promoted for 1st December every year and at the Student Union Housing Bazaar
• Inclusion on lists of available properties displayed in the Student Accommodation Centre
• Studentpad advert renewable every 2 months until property let
• Reminders when Gas and Electrical inspections are due
• Option to purchase up to date Assured Shorthold Tenancy contracts specially written for student use.

If you are interested in advertising your property, please contact the Student Accommodation Centre on 01509 222253/58 for more information and to arrange for an inspection.

Alternatively you may download and complete the following documents:
Private Landlords Services (including advertising rates) 
Application Form 
Guidance notes for completion of application form 
Landlords Charter

You can start advertising your property at any time, however all properties are re-registered for a 12 month period from the 1st December each year when our housing lists for the next academic year are published. The advertising rates quoted apply for the 12 month period from 1st December 2011.

Alternative rates apply for houses with 10 or more bed spaces and private halls. Please contact the centre directly for details.

1.   Once you have registered with the university for the year you can access your own account and make changes by using the log in button.      Landlords who have already registered with the University can log in here update property and contact details.