Tenant Advice

When you have decided which property, you would like to view you can either send an enquiry through our website, call us directly or visit the office in person to book your viewing.

You can find ‘enquire’ as an option on our website on each property listing. Simply fill this out and hit submit, you can specify a date and time and also add comments. It’s helpful to our lettings consultants if you fill out as much information as possible so we can assist you efficiently when your request comes through.

Life is all about the balance of priorities, living life in moderation and taking time out to relax. Make sure you research the area and the property where you will be living to find out everything about it. Its always good to research local parks, health centres, gyms, restaurants, cinemas and other attractions so you know.

The postcode is LS2 8EY. You can find more detailed directions by searching on Google Maps.

When renting, most accommodation providers will not include the cost of extra services. It's important to check in general and understand what’s involved.

At LIVEOASIS high-speed Wi-Fi is included in your monthly rent price. This is one less thing to worry about. All household utility bills such as gas, electricity and water are also included, in your monthly rental price.

Council Tax:

If you are a student studying in the United Kingdom and have proof of this then you are exempt from paying local council tax. There are a few requirements that you have to meet to be exempt and these can be found here: www.gov.uk/council-tax/discounts-for-full-time-students.

TV License:

Students now require a TV license. New laws which were recently brought into effect apply to any household that watched live TV, TV on demand or uses any device to download or watch BBC programmes. A TV license costs around £147 a year and you can find our more information about why you need one here. www.tvlicensing.co.uk/check-if-you-need-one

Contents insurance:

This is an insurance which protects your possessions if there is a theft or accidental damage. A rental accommodation provider will not include this as standard, however the property itself will be insured. You can compare contents cover here: www.comparethemarket.com/home-insurance/contents

As an international tenant working or studying in the UK it can be difficult to understand what to take into consideration before coming to the UK. Financing your time in the UK can be expensive. Dependent on your circumstances there may be help offered financially, particularly in the case of students.

Some links you may find helpful:

UK Council for International Student Affairs | www.ukcisa.org.uk

National Union of Students | www.nus.org.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau | www.citizensadvice.org.uk

HM Revenue & Customs | www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

The Money Advice Service | https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en