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University Managed Houses
The University leases a number of houses which are
available for rent to students who are prepared to live as
a close group constituting a household.
The houses are fully-furnished but you provide your own
bed linen, utensils and cutlery. A typical average weekly
rent is about £60 per week, heating and lighting charges
are additional to this figure. Most agreements are for 46
weeks beginning on 2 September 2003.
These properties are popular with students who wish to
live as a group constituting a household. If you are
interested, you should apply as soon as you have a firm
place on a course. If you wish to view properties you
should telephone first: call 01865 484660 to make an
appointment.
There is a limited amount of accommodation in these
properties for couples or for those who are single
parents, but not for larger families. If you are coming to
Oxford with your family it is essential that you make
arrangements in advance.
Shared House Vacancy Board
A large number of places are advertised on the 'shared
house' board outside the Accommodation Office in the
Helena Kennedy Building on Headington Hill Campus. Because
the turnover is fast, daily visits to the board are
advised in order to maximise your chances of success.
Addresses of private shared houses cannot be given over
the telephone.
Private Flats
Flats are difficult to obtain in Oxford and rents are
high. Most leases begin in the summer vacation and a large
damage deposit and one month's rent in advance is usually
required. Frequent visits to Oxford and persistent hard
work are usually necessary to secure this type of
accommodation.
Advice
Before signing any agreement, please make sure you are
certain of its implications. Information on Tenancy
Agreements, Landlord Problems or any other housing matter
is available from the Students' Union Advice Centre' .
Other Sources of Private Rented Accommodation
Accommodation Agencies
Lists of Agencies in Oxford are available from the
Accommodation Office.
Please note that the agencies are independent of the
University and their accommodation has not been inspected
or approved. The services provided by agencies are by no
means uniform. While some provide a very limited service
merely introducing prospective tenants to landlords,
others have a property management role which continues
throughout the tenancy. This means that it is they who are
responsible for repairs, inspections etc, rather than the
landlord. Make sure you know with whom you will be dealing
before you sign a contract.
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