What is shared accommodation?
All of HouseMates houses are shared houses. This means that you rent a private bedroom within a house shared by other HouseMates tenants. This is in contrast to renting an entire house or apartment to yourself.
The are many great advantages to living in HouseMates shared accommodation:
- A ready-made social life with like-minded tenants of a similar age
- We manage every aspect of the property on your behalf
- No need to worry about paying council tax and buildings insurance - these are all paid by HouseMates
- No bills! All bills, from electricity and gas, to broadband and television packages are paid by us
- Cleaners thoroughly clean all the shared areas of our houses every week
What is included in the monthly rent?
HouseMates tenants really do benefit from excellent value for money. Renting a small apartment would normally cost over £500 per month, and that's before even thinking about paying any other bills. At HouseMates, rooms generally cost less than £500 per month, and all the bills are included in the rent! You pay a single monthly amount to cover all of the following:
- Gas / Electricity
- Water
- Council Tax
- Buildings Insurance
- Weekly Cleaner for all shared areas
- Broadband
- Full Television Package - either Sky, BT Vision or Virgin Media
- TV License (for the main living room)
- Any requried repairs and maintenance on the property and its furnishings
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes - just as you would with any other rented property, you will pay a deposit of one months' rent before moving into a HouseMates house. This is simply to cover the cost of any accidental damage caused to the property or its contents during your tenancy. Your deposit will be returned to you immediately when you leave HouseMates.
Is my deposit registered?
Yes, your deposit will be registered with mydeposit.com.
What do I need to bring with me?
All our houses are fully furnished and the kitchens are fully equipped. You simply need to bring your own bedding and kitchen utensils.
I'd like to take a room! What do I need to do?
We've made it very quick and straightforward to become a HouseMates tenant. If you need to move in quickly, just let us know - we can usually complete the application process within a day or two. Here's what you need to do:
- Make contact with us, either through this website or by calling us on 01625 501 501. We will then discuss with you which rooms are most likely to suit you and arrange for you to view them.
- If you decide to take a room, we will take a holding fee (an admin fee and your deposit). The room will then be secured in your name.
- You complete our simple application form and return it to us.
- We will quickly get references from your previous landlord and employer, as appropriate.
- You sign the tenancy agreement and collect your keys.
