As well as the UPP managed hall blocks, there are also a number of privately managed halls available for rent. Each hall block will have its own pros and cons, so please compare the options available and pick the right one for you. Here is a list of the most popular privately managed accommodation:
Russell View
Description: Brand new student accommodation in a great location comprising of 4, 5 and 6 bed shared flats with en-suite facilities. Each flat includes fully equipped kitchens as well as spacious living areas with a free flat-screen television. Each studio is designed for single occupancy and is designed in a modern way and also comes with a free television.
Location: Russell Street - close to the Arboretum area next to Alfreton Road, with lots of take-aways, convenience shops and taxi companies nearby. Situated 3-5 minutes walk from the nearest tram stop, and around a 5-10 minutes walk from NTU City Campus.
Type of contract: Assured short-hold tenancy
Security: Secure fob activated entry system. CCTV cameras are installed around the property. Access to an on-site management and accommodation office, and there out-of-hours wardens who attend to issues out of office hours.
Cost: 5 and 6 bed shared flats – 44 week contracts - £114 per week, bills are all inclusive. 4 bed shared flats - 44 week contract - £116 per week, bills are all inclusive. Studio Apartments – all 50 week contracts – Studio (£142 per week) / Large Studio (£146 per week) / Extra Large Studio (£154 per week).
Glasshouse
Description: Large hi-specification 670 bedroom student village which opened in 2005, and to be completely refurbished for September 2012, comprising of 2 to 7 bedroom cluster flats, some with en-suite and individual studio & 1 bedroom apartments. Each flat has a hi-spec fully fitted kitchen, shower & WC and each room has a bed, desk, wardrobe and ample storage space.
Location: In the centre of Nottingham, behind the Victoria Centre. The walk into Uni is little over 5 minutes.
Type of contract: Contracts here are short hold tenancy agreements ranging from 48 to 51 week tenancies.
Security: 24 hour security and a secure fob reader door entry system.
Cost: prices from £102.50 per week.
“The rooms are a really good size and well laid out for you to work from, and the communal facilities are really good. There is now Aldi downstairs which is convenient for shopping and town is extremely close. The only downside is the noise in the courtyard, but this is just because there are so many students having fun!”
Zahra Alibhai, LPC Student
Trinity Square
Description: Trinity Square is a prime modern central purpose-built student residence, with 699 en-suite bedrooms in two separate blocks comprising flats and self-contained studios.
Location: Trinity Square is centrally located at the end of Shakespeare Street just 5 minutes walk away from NTU City Campus. Close to all central amenities including a gym and health club with pool.
Type of contract: Assured shorthold tenancy.
Security: 24 hour on-site security, high–rise and a secure fob reader door entry system.
Cost: £110 per week, all bills, broadband and communal TV license included. Applications now being taken for 12/13. www.derwentstudents.com
Victoria Halls
Description: Large student complex, comprising of 602 en-suite bedrooms. Apartments are fully furnished with a communal lounge area and modern conveniences including a fitting kitchen, lounge area and on site laundry facilities.
Location: Within a 10-minute walk from Nottingham Trent University and only a minute’s walk from Nottingham city centre.
Type of contract: Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Security: There is a secure key fob entry system which allows access via turnstile into your block. There is also 24hr on-site security, CCTV, as well as hall managers during the day.
Cost: All Inclusive from £96.00 per week. No deposit or booking fee.
The Exchange
Description: Large complex, containing a combination of multiple occupancy flats and self contained single occupancy units with kitchen, dining and living room areas. All the rooms have en-suite WC Shower rooms and are furnished with a bed, large desk and wardrobe.
Location: At the bottom of Hockley, about a 15 minute walk to Uni. It is extremely convenient for the City Centre and the Hockley/Lace Market areas.
Type of contract: Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Security: Key fob entry system, with concierge during the evening and Office Manager during the daytime.
Cost: From £80 per week, with contents insurance and includes utilities in the rent with a broadband Internet connection available if required. The Exchange features Sky TV in the common room on a widescreen TV.
“The rooms here are a really good size and the added benefit of being close to Hockley area as well as only a short walk to Uni, a good place to live with some friends in a flat.”
Tim Mercer, 3rd Year Business
Liberty Square
Description: Student complex, comprising of 1 bed en-suite flats Liberty Square offers accommodation with standard single study bedrooms in a shared flat with a well equipped kitchen, lounge and bathroom facility.
Location: Russell Street, in the Arboretum area, close to Alfreton Road and numerous local amenities. Around a 5-10 minute walk from Uni.
Type of contract: Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Security: Electronic swipe card entry system. CCTV cameras installed to monitor the residence. Access to an on-site management team.
Cost: £70 per week, with free internet, bills included and contents insurance.
“The accommodation is really secure and I feel quite safe inside the complex, although you have to be careful in the surrounding area at night and it can get quite noisy outside. The staff here are friendly and it is close to a range of shops and most importantly Uni.”
Sean Forrest, International Business
Cotton Mills
Description: A recently converted Grade 2 listed cotton mill, featuring all en-suite rooms and 32” LCD TVs and leather sofas in each lounge area with Freeview and Sky Sports. Each en-suite bedroom comes fully furnished and includes a single-sized bed with under bed storage, bed-side table, desk, desk, chair and wardrobe. Kitchens are fully fitted and each includes an electric cooker with extractor fan, microwave and separate fridge and freezer.
Location: At the junction between Radford Boulevard and Hartley Road in Radford, across from Norton Court.
Type of contract: Assured Shorthold Tenancy - fully flexible.
Security: Full 24-hour staff cover on site (term time) and CCTV plus secure fob access system is in operation, and members of the management team are on-site during each weekday from 7am to 6pm to deal with any problems that may arise in addition to day-to-day maintenance.
Cost: £79 per week including bills and access to an onsite gym.
iQ Nottingham
Description: Large complex, containing a combination of multiple occupancy flats and self contained single occupancy units with kitchen, dining and living room areas. All the rooms have en-suite WC Shower rooms and are furnished with a bed, large desk and wardrobe. All rooms have 3/4 or double beds besides the Type S Ensuites.
Location: At the bottom of Hockley, about a 15 minute walk to Uni. It is extremely convenient for the City Centre and the Hockley/Lace Market areas.
Type of contract: Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Security: Key fob entry system, on-site management for office hours and an Out of
Hours team in the evenings and weekends.
Cost: From £95 per week, including all utility bills, 14Mb broadband internet (for 2012/13) and contents insurance.
“It’s my first year at uni and I’m glad I chose iQ because I’ve made lots of new friends and my room here is bigger than home! The staff here are really friendly and helpful and the facilities are prime. I would definitely recommend living at iQ.”
Olivia Barber, Nottingham Trent University
Mansion Square
Description: Student complex, comprising of 3/4/5 and 7 bed shared facility flats with a well equipped kitchen, lounge with flat screen TV and bathroom facilities. We also have 7 no. single occupancy studios within the complex. Completely refurbished in summer 2011 to a very high standard! Free Utility Bills!
Location: Russell Street, close to the Arboretum area, close to Alfreton Road and numerous local amenities. Around a 5-10 minute walk from Uni.
Type of Contract: Assured Shorthold Tenancy.
Security: Fob entry system. CCTV cameras installed to monitor the residence. Access to an on-site management team, Monday to Friday. Resident Senior Wardens who attend during out of office hours, 5pm til 8.30am the following morning and all over the weekends.
Cost: 3 Bed Deluxe - £107.00, 4&5 Bed Deluxe - £104.00, 4&5 Bed Classic - £103.00, 5 Bed Standard - £101.00, 7 Bed Classic - £100.00, 7 Bed Standard - £99.00 – All 48 week contracts. Classic Studio - £162.00, Mansion Studio - £168.00, Premium Studio - £174.50 – All studios are 51 week contract.