Nottingham Tabloid May 2015 by Unipol Student Homes

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2 Getting your deposit back

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The Unipol Code at changeover Here to help See page 3

The Police share their tips

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Discover Lenton & Dunkirk Packed full of bars, places to eat and shopping ideas See page 5

Celebrate your Graduation in style

Moving In and Out guide Everything you need to know

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ummer is here and exams will soon be a distant memory as you look forward to moving into your new home or maybe starting the next chapter away from Nottingham. Whatever your circumstances Unipol can help keep your stress levels down and give you simple and straightforward advice on how to avoid the pitfalls of moving. For all you students out there who have not secured your home for next year you will find there are lots of properties still available so now is a great time to look. The good news is that there is plenty of choice, the standards are high and the ones in here are all accredited, giving you peace of mind. Not sure on the area you would like to live? Why not check out our article on Lenton and Dunkirk, areas

with good local amenities and a good choice of properties to rent. This time of year sees many of you graduating, a time for celebration and a sigh of relief that it’s all over. Knowing you will want to celebrate your success with your friends and family we have gone out and tried and tested some local venues; so whether you are on a budget or fancy splashing out we have it covered on page 19. Whatever your situation, don’t forget that Unipol is here to help with any type of housing query that you have, whether you are still house hunting; have a deposit query or are having problems in your new home. Feel free to drop in and see us in the accommodation bureau on Shakespeare Street (open Monday to Friday, 9.30am 4.45pm) or give us a call on 0115 934 5020. We are always happy to hear from you!

From all the staff at Unipol we hope you have a great summer!

NEWS

Tips on what YOU need to remember to do before handing in your keys

he majority of students move home each year and this can be a very exciting time. To make the move as easy as possible make sure you know what all your responsibilities are as soon as possible so that you have plenty of time to prepare. Below are my top tips on things to remember before you move:

meter readings on your last day of tenancy and give these to your utility companies, including a forwarding address for them to send a letter of confirmation of your final payment. n

Make sure you know the exact date and time that you need to leave the property by and if your keys need to be handed in in person or via post to your landlord.

to put all furniture back to the position you found it in and check if there are any sinks or drains which need unblocking. If you have a garden read over your tenancy agreement to find out what your responsibilities are in maintaining it.

This one is the one that so many people forget - If you are expecting mail you should arrange for it to be redirected to your new address, to do this visit www.royalmail.com and fill in the on-line application form or you can go to the Post Office and ask for a redirection application form.

Ensure that all rent and bills are fully paid; some landlords require proof of this before returning your deposit so check if this applies to you.

The next one is really important - remember to take

All rubbish must be removed properly, visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/bins for useful tips on this. Remember

Contact your landlord to find out when deposits will be paid back and how you will be notified if a deduction will be made, if you wish to dispute this you only have a short time to appeal against the decision, www.thedisputeservice.co.uk has useful advice if you need to do this.

Reading over your tenancy agreement and understanding your responsibilities will help make moving to another property as easy as possible so make sure you discuss the above tips with your house mates a few weeks before you leave to agree on what everyone can do to contribute towards ensuring the house is left in a satisfactory condition.

DID YOU KNOW...?: The Unipol Code accredits over 7,900 bed spaces in off-street properties in Nottingham, offering students safer homes and peace of mind.

Summer Lets Are you are looking for a place to stay this summer? There are a lot of different typed of accommodation available for summer lets in July and August. If you would like to find out more then use the Advanced search on our website and select ‘Short Term Let’ - ‘Summer Let’. You can also find out more about Unipol summer let offers by going to www.unipol.org.uk/about/housing/nottingham/ summer-lets-in-nottingham

September lets If you are leaving Nottingham this summer or you just haven’t managed to find your ideal property for next year - DON’T PANIC. There are plenty of good quality properties still available now and in September. If you specifically want a September let you simply need to go onto the Unipol website, property search and select the date when you want to move in.

Deposit Disputes You have 3 months from the end of your tenancy to lodge a dispute. So if you think you may not get it back contact your scheme ASAP for advice on submitting a dispute. Look at page 3 for more information.

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UNIPOL CODE

SUMMER 2015

Living with a Code landlord will take the stress out of moving Moving Out

Moving In

The end of term is approaching so it’s time to get out the marigolds and start clearing up! It might seem like a lot of work but moving out doesn’t need to be a hassle when you have a landlord or agent who is part of the Unipol Code as they should do the following to help you:

It might feel like ages ago since you signed on the dotted line for your new accommodation, but it won’t be long now until it becomes your new home. If you’ve signed up with a landlord or agent who is a member of the Unipol Code, they should do the following:

Code Landlords Will:

provide clear written guidelines about the standard of cleaning expected at the end of your tenancy

confirm in writing any other arrangements for the end of the tenancy (eg providing proof of payment of bills, check out inspections)

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return your deposit (or the remainder after deductions) within 28 days, but if there is a delay will provide you with the reason for this, along with a statement of account of any deductions that they plan to make

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The property isn’t very clean Faye says: A lot of student tenancies end on the 30th June, with the next one starting on the 1st July - giving landlords often less than 24 hours to make sure the property is ready for you. Whilst ideally it should be clean already, notify the landlord if you have problems immediately, backing it up with an email and photographs. They should arrange for a cleaner to visit within a reasonable timeframe generally within a couple of days of you notifying them.

We can’t use the kitchen/ bathroom Faye says: If the sole kitchen / bathroom is unusable, then you should be given a 50% reduction in rent during the period you can’t use it

Make sure the property is ready for you to move in at the start of the tenancy Let you know in writing if any works are over-running and what the consequences might be Give you a point of contact for any emergencies Provide you with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate Provide written instructions on how to use the central heating and hot water If you ask for them, provide instructions on how to use the appliances that have been provided Provide you with details about bins and recycling Deal with any issues that you have with the accommodation professionally and courteously.

The property isn’t ready for me to move in Faye says: If your bedroom or the property itself isn’t ready for occupation, then you should be provided with alternative accommodation (if you want it) and rent will not be payable for the room / property that can’t be used.

How to get your deposit back - a guide for students MOVING IN A few key checks can save a lot of problems later on!

tenancy agreement. To avoid this, before you move out: n Clean the property thoroughly

n Make sure your deposit was

protected within 30 days of the landlord receiving it (details on how to do this are included later on) n If you get a check in report or

inventory make sure you look it over. It details the condition of the property; if any dirt or damage is not listed at the start you could be held responsible for it at the end. Submit any corrections to the landlord ASAP. If you do not get a check in report you are still advised to make a note of any problems and let the landlord know in writing promptly. n Check your tenancy agreement. It

tells you your responsibilities during the tenancy and what your deposit could be used for. MOVING OUT The accommodation provider may be able to deduct money from the deposit if you break terms in the

n Check for damage n Make sure all rent and bills are

fully paid. n Check you have met all other

conditions in the agreement. Your accommodation provider must tell you promptly if he/she plans to make deductions and money owed must be paid to you without delay. If there is a delay send a request in writing. Your landlord should have registered your deposit with a deposit protection scheme. If you are unable to reach agreement over the return of the deposit, you can use the scheme to try and recover money you think is owed to you. Where is my deposit held? There are 3 deposit protection schemes. To find out where your deposit is protected read your tenancy agreement or visit the schemes’ websites.

Tenancy Deposit Scheme (Known as TDS) Unipol protects deposits with TDS, and Unipol accredited landlords can use a special Unipol/TDS protection scheme. If your landlord has protected your deposit under the Unipol/TDS scheme and you have problems you should contact Unipol in the first instance. Disputes must be submitted within 3 months of the Is my deposit registered with TDS?: www.tds.gb.com/ismydepositregistered.html

MyDeposits www.mydeposits.co.uk/tenants/ tenantisyourdepositprotected.htm

The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) www.depositprotection.com/is-mydeposit-protected

Help! I don’t think my deposit has been protected ■ Contact your accommodation provider and ask for the protection information. If the deposit has not been protected you could be entitled to compensation. ■ Seek legal advice You can book a free solicitor appointment at Unipol. These appointments have to be booked in advance and run from 2pm-4pm every Wednesday. To book please contact Unipol on 0115 9345020 option 1. ■ Contact your Student Union Advice Centre • University of Nottingham Students' Union: 0115 846 8730 • Nottingham Trent University Students’ Union 0115 848 6200 ■ Complain under the Unipol Code If you landlord is a member of the Unipol Code and you believe that your deposit has not been protected you should contact Unipol and submit a complaint.

SUMMER 2015

LIFESTYLE

Fun things to do in Nottingham this Summer If you are staying around in Nottingham in the summer there are plenty of events going on. So make sure you sample some of what Nottingham has to offer.

Great Food & Drink Festiva ls Nottingham Castle 23rd, 24th & 25th May Admission Charges Something for everyone from live music, guest appearances and a selectio n of hot and cold food stalls.

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Aegon Open Nottingham - Women’s Nottingham Tennis Centre, Beeston 6th - 14th June Tickets from £6.80 for a student (first round)

Splendour Festival Wollaton Park arges 18th July - Admission Ch festival with acts sic mu or do A fantastic out , Roots Manuva, like Jess Glynne, Lawson James and many more.

Aegon Open ’s Nottingham - Men is nn Te Nottingham Centre, Beeston 20th - 27th June Tickets from £6.80 for a student (first round)

The Beach Nottingham Old Market Square 16th July - 1st Sept - Fre e Watch the city centre be transformed into an urb an beach - with a beach ba r, giant paddling pool plus rides and games.

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LOCATION

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Discover Lenton and Dunkirk Two areas that prove to be very popular for

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students studying at the University of Nottingham are Lenton and Dunkirk. They are only a short walk to both campuses, plus the City Centre is not far away either, so you get best of both worlds! We’ve found some bars, places to eat and shopping in and around both areas for you to try for yourself.

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The Restaurants ■ Higoi Japanese Restaurant on Lenton Boulevard ■ Pizza Hut found at Castle Marina Retail Park ■ Harvester Castle Marina Retail Park ■ Taste Of India which can be found on Abbey Street

■The Rose & Crown on Derby Road ■Bugman’s Bar which is found at Warhammer World (Close to Lenton Industrial Estate) ■Dunkirk Inn which is off Lace Street and serves Nottingham Brewery beers ■Johnson Arms on Abbey Street and does traditional home-cooked food

Takeouts and cafes ■Subway on Derby Road ■Crocus café which can be found off Church Street ■Chip Box on Derby Road opposite the Rose and Crown ■Unique Express Café on Lenton Boulevard

The Entertainment and nightlife

Shopping

■Bag O Nails ■The Savoy Cinema opened in 1935 where students can watch a film from £4.30 with a valid NUS card (currently undergoing a refurb!) ■Showcase Cinema - students pay £7.75 for peak and off peak ■Tenpin Nottingham - Redfield Way

■Castle Marina Retail Park which includes Curry’s, PC World and Sainsbury’s ■Park Stores - Groceries and Delicatessen

If you want to check some properties in Lenton or Dunkirk, then just go the Unipol website, choose Nottingham as your city and select ‘Search for Housing’. Finally put ‘Lenton’ or ‘Dunkirk’ as where you want to live!

SUMMER 2015

UNIPOL ONLINE

Going mobile with Unipol The Unipol website allows you to get all the features and content you would on a PC or laptop without having to download a special app. The whole site is touch friendly which makes navigating around the site much smoother.

Go to: www.unipol.org.uk/nottingham

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nipol is highly active on Twitter and Facebook where you can find all kinds of useful information around student housing in Nottingham as well as what’s going on nationally; these are great forums to ask questions and raise ideas. We’ve recently set up a home on Pinterest where you can view images about us and the wider world of student accommodation. Don’t forget we’re always available to talk face to face in our Bureau on Shakespeare Street.

Have a Look: facebook.com/unipolnottingham pinterest.com/unipol/ www.twitter.com/unipol_students

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YOUR MOVING IN AND OUT GUIDE

Whether you are moving in or out of a property in the near future, preparation is the key to a stress free move. This guide offers practical advice on making sure you have all the bases covered and avoid the pitfalls. So read on and get prepared.

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Feeling Stressed about moving home already? As long as you find out what you need to do it can be really simple and pain free. So read this guide and pick up a copy of our deposit leaflet, available from any of our branches, including many of the support service outlets at your institution and Students’ Union. If you are renting from your university, college or a larger owner, they may have provided a tenants’ handbook when you moved in or information on what you need to do when you move out. This is likely to include a list of charges you may incur if you have damaged anything. If in doubt, ask now.

Moving in on the 1st July If you plan to move in on the 1st July many landlords and agents will have lots of properties changing tenants so problems may take a little longer to fix.

Moving into your new home is an exciting time, giving you independence and the freedom of living in your own space. However, this comes with more responsibilities and important things to do when you first move in. So to make sure you enjoy the experience to the full, do a little forward planning and bring down those stress levels. One for now: if you want to bring a car you should check to see if you need a permit. There is a special permit scheme for students which you can apply for a permit before moving in from the Nottingham City Council website (bit.ly/1F7zWKI)

Read on for: • • • •

Cleaning Advice (it takes longer than you think) Moving in and out (the bits you REALLY need to know) Your contractual obligations (the small print) Security advice (moving in and going off for the summer?) • Moving out checklist

Moving out CLEANING If you are renting a shared property you are all jointly responsible for its condition when you move out, although the degree of joint liability can vary depending on the type of tenancy agreement you’ve signed. As a rule of thumb communal areas will almost always be the responsibility of everyone. Remember all the landlord/agent wants is a property returned in an acceptably clean condition to hand over to the new tenants moving in. Read on and keep the marigolds nearby. • Work out in advance how you will clean the property and divide up the tasks for the communal areas. That is the kitchen, bathroom, lounge, corridors, stairs and any outside space and cellar area. • It is a good idea to talk to your mates now and try to agree a day to get together to clean up, as everyone starts disappearing after exams • Use the checklist on the back page to keep you on track.

What if no one will clean up?

Bathroom Not cleaning the toilet or the bathroom suite can cost £50 £100. This is the time it can take for professional cleaners to clean the area properly.

Oven and grill It can take a lot of cleaning to do this properly. This again could take two visits for cleaning fluid to be left overnight and can cost in excess of £95.00.

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Not cleaning the house because no one else will is not an acceptable reason: you will all end up losing some or all of your deposits.

UTILITY BILLS The landlord/agent may keep your deposit until you provide written proof that all the outstanding utility bills are paid. This may include providing an exemption letter for your council tax bill, if required this should be detailed in your contract. If in doubt always go back to your contract as this will detail what is expected of you and what you can expect from your landlord.

YOUR FINAL BILL • A few weeks before you move out, contact the utility companies and let them know that you will be closing the account soon. • On the final day take your meter readings, inform the companies to close your account and give them a forwarding address to send the bill. • Keep a record of the meter readings. • Once paid make sure you send proof to the landlord/agent.

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Moving in moving in day Check your new property thoroughly. Although • Take photos, including any wear and tear damage so you have proof of its condition your landlord will try and have your property from the outset. ready on the first day of your contract - clean and in a good state of repair - it is not always • If your property does need some repair or cleaning inform your landlord immediately possible. The previous tenants may have in writing (emails are fine) as well as by only moved out the day before, not cleaned phone. properly and left repair works to be done. • Ask for a date by which the work should be completed, keep in touch and let your landlord know if the works are not done on time.

Still having problems? Don’t forget Unipol and your Student Union are here to help and can offer free advice. So if you run in to problems contact us.

BEWARE OF THE OPPORTUNIST! Don’t leave the car or house open and unattended while you move your possessions in as this is a prime time for opportunist thieves to steal your valuables!

AND ANOTHER THING... bills not inclusive? You’ve moved in and you’ve informed your landlord/agent of any immediate works needed, so relax! However in the first few days there are a few things you should do and top of the list is to take meter readings for your gas and electric supply. Check with your landlord whether your water is on a meter. My Gas Meter reading My Electricity Meter reading

Is there anything else I should know about utilities? • When you register your details try to register all the names so that no one has to take individual responsibility. • Make sure you can find the stop taps for your gas, water and electricity supplies. Ask your landlord/ agent if you can’t find them

I want to decorate Stop! Before you get your paint brushes out check your contract and if in doubt contact your landlord/ agent.

• Most owners don’t allow tenants to decorate, put up shelves, put nails in walls and sometimes don’t allow BluTack so ask.

I need more storage space Although your contract and/or inventory (if supplied) will detail the furniture provided you can still request additional and many landlords are happy to talk through your requirements. The Unipol Code details the furniture and white goods that should be provided as a minimum.

- Transco (Who supplies my gas?) 0870 608 1524 - Meter Point Administration Service (Who supplies my electricity?) 0870 608 1524

checklist Kitchen The cooker, grill and all its attachments are clean The fridge freezer is fully emptied, cleaned and doors left open and switched off All cupboards emptied and cleaned (including fronts) Floor covering cleaned

Lounge and communal hallways All carpets vacuumed and stains cleaned up Personal possessions fully removed All posters and Blu-Tack taken down from walls All furniture that was present at the start has been returned Paint work and window sills wiped Furniture polished and empty Empty and clean out the vacuum cleaner Make sure light bulbs are in each room and working

Bathroom The toilet, sink and bath have been cleaned Flooring cleaned and mirror All toiletries removed and bins emptied

Bedroom Carpets are vacuumed Furniture in correct place and wiped down Personal items removed Bin emptied

Meter readings Gas: Electric:

Any repairs needed? (Moving in only) 1. 2. 3. Date reported to your landlord:

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A TENANT When renting a property, did you know that you have certain responsibilities? There’s a common misconception that the landlord is responsible for everything to do with maintaining the house, but this is not always the case. Your tenancy agreement will detail what you need to take care of, so make sure you read it fully. Here are some of the most common tenant responsibilities:

Condition of the property

Blocked drains or toilets

It’s generally accepted that there will be some ‘fair wear and tear’ during your stay. Over time, walls will need re-decorating, carpets replacing and things may break even if they are being used correctly. However if you damage something through using it inappropriately, your landlord is entitled to charge you the cost of putting it back to its original state.

If your drains become blocked with food, hair or other substances, you may have to pay to have them unblocked. The best option is to try to unblock them using a sink unblocking solution bought from the supermarket. If your landlord has to arrange this the costs will likely fall to you.

Reporting repairs Mind reading is not a pre-requisite to being a landlord. If something needs repairing in your property, send your landlord an email or put it in writing. Your landlord does not have to take action unless they receive proper notice that repairs are needed. In most tenancy agreements you have a contractual obligation to inform the landlord about any repairs that they are responsible for and failure to do so can be costly.

Maintaining the garden

Some landlords will stipulate in their agreements that tenants maintain the garden They don’t need to provide you with the tools to do this, but you could request that they do. If it’s your contractual responsibility, your landlord may charge you for putting the garden back into good condition.

Allowing access

If your landlord provides 24 hours written notice they can enter the house/flat for the purposes of repairs or looking at the condition of the property.

Security during the summer Many students leave their term-time house empty over the summer; if you are one of these students check out the tips below:

Make your house look occupied while you are away • Keep your doors and windows locked and close your gate • Don’t leave cash and valuables on display, keep them hidden from view from the window or through the letterbox • Leave a light or radio on to give the impression someone is in – consider using a timer switch • Take your valuables home and make sure the house is fully secured with the burglar alarm set and inform your landlord • Inform the post office to keep hold of any mail for you and pick it up on your return, a build up of mail is a sure sign that no one is home.

Samantha Hancock, Crime Reduction Manager says: ‘As you leave your house, double check that doors and windows are secure. Never leave desirable items such as laptops, tablets, mobile phones or bags in view of doors or windows. One in three burglaries

are as a result of an insecurity... don’t become a statistic!’

For further advice or information: Contact Nottinghamshire Police, Pre Crime Unit By phone 101 ext 800 3011 or 800 3035 or email pre.crime@nottinghamshire.pnn.police.uk Nottinghamshire Police has a wide range of Crime Prevention Guides available on their website at www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/crime-preventionguides. They also supply a range of cost effective crime prevention products, such as Cre Mark (visible marking system), cycle locks and many other items. Visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/ document/crimeprevention-toolkit-order-form for further details.

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About Graystacks

“Graystacks is unlike any other student accommodation. It is new, gorgeous and has a real sense of community. Both the inside and outside areas provide great space for social activities, it’s a safe environment, and I’m lucky to call Graystacks my home for the next year” - Rachel, 2015 “Living away from home is a brand new experience to me. Moving to Graystacks has made the process so much easier and fun. The quality of the accommodation for the price you pay exceeds the quality of other competing halls. I’ve met some amazing people and can’t wait to continue this next year! “ -Amy, 2015 Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. This quote is from Mark Twain, but I think it makes a good point. - Thomas, 2015

Graystacks is a brand new terrace of 7 elegant 12 bedroom town houses, located conveniently for Nottingham Trent and the University of Nottingham. • Boulevard - £109/£111pw • Waterside - £112/£114pw • Premium Waterside - £114/£116pw There is a shared roof terrace accessible from some of the town houses, great for socialising. Dedicated stacks for Postgraduate and Undergraduate students Flexible Start dates - 1st July/1st August/1st September Large open plan kitchens and lounge area / patio doors opening on to waterfront / spacious stdy bedrooms/ energy, contents insurance and WIFI inclusive

About Unipol • We are a unique non-profit making charitable company established in 1975, we help students find the best housing they can. • All Unipol properties are designed especially for student tenants with safety, security and location being the high priorities. • We operate an up-to-date repair reporting system, which ensures your repairs are dealt with swiftly.

• An out-of-hours emergency call centre with Unipol staff and contractors on hand to deal with emergencies 24 hours a day throughout the year. • We treat all our tenants as valued customers, and carry out annual Tenant Satisfaction Surveys to ensure we are meeting the expectations and demands of students in Leeds and Nottingham.

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■■Superb quiet location close to Uni campus ■■Recent refurb ■■Large bedrooms ■■Off Street Parking ■■Lounge, fitted kitchen, bath, shower, separate wc ■■Dunkirk ■■Must be seen ■■www.ansas.co.uk

■■All inclusive ■■Tram stops outside door ■■Double bedroom & beds ■■Two toilets ■■Sitting room ■■Sunny garden ■■Landlords are available and local ■■Deposit: £136pp

Advert ID: 11830

Advert ID: 10121

Advert ID: 10194

David 07713166240

Rent £70 pppw

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James 07974255506

Rent £68 pppw

Contact:

NG7 - 4 bed

Rent £67 pppw Deposit £300 pp

Tom 07941 849 474 Noel Street

4 double bedroom house Fully furnished to a high standard 2 minute walk to Uni campus and tram Separate living room Separate WC & shower Water rates included No fees - deal directly with the landlord

■■3 Double & 1 Smaller Bedrooms ■■Located in Golden Triangle ■■Comfortable & modern with All facilities ■■Summer occupation by arrangement ■■Private landlord ■■£300 Deposit

Rent £75 pppw

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Rent £64 pppw Deposit £300 pp

Ivan Bleakley 07957690315 NG7 - 4 Bed

Highfield Road

Advert ID: 11797

Rent £65 pppw Deposit £190 pp Balfour Road

NG9 - 4 bed

4 double bedroom house Fully furnished to a high standard 5 minute walk to Uni campus 5 minute walk to Beeston supermarkets Very quiet street Large Lounge and conservatory No fees - deal directly with the landlord

Advert ID: 7623

Contact:

COMMUNITY

0115 961 2153

Tom 07941 849 474

You can find more information and pictures for these adverts on the Unipol website - just use the advert IDs quoted

Wise words from Inspector Robert Wilson from Nottinghamshire Police

s the weather improves at this time of year, Police have a higher number of reports of burglaries mainly through insecure doors and windows and sometimes at night while people are in bed. Please ensure you lock up before leaving a room unattended. As a student, where housemates come and go this is really important…....if you are in or going out, make sure the doors are locked as your housemates may forget! Some tips: n Do not leave any items of value, such as laptops, cameras and handbags etc. in view of windows and doors. n It only takes a burglar seconds to reach

through an open window, so even if you are only leaving rooms for a few moments close the window. n NEVER leave keys in locks on the inside.

Offenders have reached through windows and been able to gain entry into properties. n Ask your landlord to install PIR

(movement sensitive) lights outside your property. n Use timers for lamps ensuring that your

home always looks occupied.

improve your household security. If you have one make sure you use it. n Register you property FREE online at

www.immobilise.com n Protectively mark your valuable property

by using UV pens, Selectamark, Smartwater or other asset marking products. Be a good neighbour Please enjoy the summer... but think security and be a considerate neighbour too. It is great to make the most of the postexam period but for the people living around you, early starts for work and school continue as normal. So if you are celebrating, please be mindful of your neighbours. When planning a night out, be responsible, think about your personal safety, how you will get back and be considerate on your way home.

Britain’s global university 1%

In the top of universities worldwide*

A world top choice for employers**

Many thanks, Inspector Robert Wilson, Canning Circus Police Station, Nottingham.

A global community of over graduates

230,000

43,000 150

More than students from over countries

T n Installing an intruder alarm can greatly

* QS World University Rankings 2014/15. ** QS World University Rankings by Employer Reputation 2014. *** Research Excellence Framework 2014.

A wide range of scholarships available for EU and international students

8th

Ranked in the UK for research power***

nottspolice Find out more e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

SUMMER 2015

Goldswong Terrace

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NG3 - 2 bed

Marlborough Road

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Brailsford Road

NG7 - 4 Bed

Advert ID: 11799

Contact:

NG7 - 3 Bed

■■All inclusive ■■Tram stops outside door ■■Double bedroom & beds ■■Two toilets ■■Sitting room ■■Sunny garden ■■Landlords are available and local ■■Deposit: £136pp

Advert ID: 11830

Advert ID: 10121

Advert ID: 10194

David 07713166240

Rent £70 pppw

Contact:

James 07974255506

Rent £68 pppw

Contact:

NG7 - 4 bed

Rent £67 pppw Deposit £300 pp

Tom 07941 849 474 Noel Street

4 double bedroom house Fully furnished to a high standard 2 minute walk to Uni campus and tram Separate living room Separate WC & shower Water rates included No fees - deal directly with the landlord

■■3 Double & 1 Smaller Bedrooms ■■Located in Golden Triangle ■■Comfortable & modern with All facilities ■■Summer occupation by arrangement ■■Private landlord ■■£300 Deposit

Rent £75 pppw

Contact:

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Rent £64 pppw Deposit £300 pp

Ivan Bleakley 07957690315 NG7 - 4 Bed

Highfield Road

Advert ID: 11797

Rent £65 pppw Deposit £190 pp Balfour Road

NG9 - 4 bed

Advert ID: 7623

Contact:

COMMUNITY

0115 961 2153

Tom 07941 849 474

You can find more information and pictures for these adverts on the Unipol website - just use the advert IDs quoted

Wise words from Inspector Robert Wilson from Nottinghamshire Police

through an open window, so even if you are only leaving rooms for a few moments close the window. n NEVER leave keys in locks on the inside.

Offenders have reached through windows and been able to gain entry into properties. n Ask your landlord to install PIR

(movement sensitive) lights outside your property. n Use timers for lamps ensuring that your

home always looks occupied.

improve your household security. If you have one make sure you use it. n Register you property FREE online at

www.immobilise.com n Protectively mark your valuable property

Britain’s global university 1%

In the top of universities worldwide*

A world top choice for employers**

Many thanks, Inspector Robert Wilson, Canning Circus Police Station, Nottingham.

A global community of over graduates

230,000

43,000 150

More than students from over countries

T n Installing an intruder alarm can greatly

* QS World University Rankings 2014/15. ** QS World University Rankings by Employer Reputation 2014. *** Research Excellence Framework 2014.

A wide range of scholarships available for EU and international students

8th

Ranked in the UK for research power***

nottspolice Find out more e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

SUMMER 2015

Goldswong Terrace

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NG3 - 2 bed

Marlborough Road

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Contact:

Brailsford Road

NG7 - 4 Bed

Advert ID: 11799

Contact:

NG7 - 3 Bed

■■All inclusive ■■Tram stops outside door ■■Double bedroom & beds ■■Two toilets ■■Sitting room ■■Sunny garden ■■Landlords are available and local ■■Deposit: £136pp

Advert ID: 11830

Advert ID: 10121

Advert ID: 10194

David 07713166240

Rent £70 pppw

Contact:

James 07974255506

Rent £68 pppw

Contact:

NG7 - 4 bed

Rent £67 pppw Deposit £300 pp

Tom 07941 849 474 Noel Street

4 double bedroom house Fully furnished to a high standard 2 minute walk to Uni campus and tram Separate living room Separate WC & shower Water rates included No fees - deal directly with the landlord

■■3 Double & 1 Smaller Bedrooms ■■Located in Golden Triangle ■■Comfortable & modern with All facilities ■■Summer occupation by arrangement ■■Private landlord ■■£300 Deposit

Rent £75 pppw

Contact:

■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■

Rent £64 pppw Deposit £300 pp

Ivan Bleakley 07957690315 NG7 - 4 Bed

Highfield Road

Advert ID: 11797

Rent £65 pppw Deposit £190 pp Balfour Road

NG9 - 4 bed

Advert ID: 7623

Contact:

COMMUNITY

0115 961 2153

Tom 07941 849 474

You can find more information and pictures for these adverts on the Unipol website - just use the advert IDs quoted

Wise words from Inspector Robert Wilson from Nottinghamshire Police

through an open window, so even if you are only leaving rooms for a few moments close the window. n NEVER leave keys in locks on the inside.

Offenders have reached through windows and been able to gain entry into properties. n Ask your landlord to install PIR

(movement sensitive) lights outside your property. n Use timers for lamps ensuring that your

home always looks occupied.

improve your household security. If you have one make sure you use it. n Register you property FREE online at

www.immobilise.com n Protectively mark your valuable property

Britain’s global university 1%

In the top of universities worldwide*

A world top choice for employers**

Many thanks, Inspector Robert Wilson, Canning Circus Police Station, Nottingham.

A global community of over graduates

230,000

43,000 150

More than students from over countries

T n Installing an intruder alarm can greatly

* QS World University Rankings 2014/15. ** QS World University Rankings by Employer Reputation 2014. *** Research Excellence Framework 2014.

A wide range of scholarships available for EU and international students

8th

Ranked in the UK for research power***

nottspolice Find out more e: international-office@nottingham.ac.uk w: www.nottingham.ac.uk/international

GRADUATION

SUMMER 2015

Graduation Celebration on a shoestring or splash out It’s time to reflect on what you have achieved through years of hard work, study and deadlines. Your final year is coming to an end and with your dissertation submitted and the last few exams to take, it will soon be time to celebrate and deservedly so! We have selected some of the best restaurants in Nottingham for your graduation with family and friends. All that’s left to say is good luck, enjoy and all the best for the future!

World Service (£14.50 - £24.95) This is truly a unique world class fine dining restaurant that is highly recommended. As well as the food you will enjoy the elegant setting of 17th Century décor. You won’t be disappointed as this restaurant offers modern British cuisine with influences from around the world.

Iberico World Tapas (£4.95 - £15.95) Are you a fan of Tapas? Then why not enjoy a quality refined Spanish tapas experience. The concept is based around sharing small delicious plates giving everyone the opportunity to sample appetising food. The quality of the food speaks for itself leaving you wanting more.

Harts (14.95 - £26.50) Simple but fantastic! They deliver superb cuisine and excellent service in a comfortable environment. Only a 3 minute walk from the city centre this impressive eatery aims to use the best ingredients cooked to the highest standards.

Nicholson’s (£10 - £21)

Eat, drink, party and repeat! Nicholson’s Bar and Grill is located in the heart of the city centre offering a contemporary restaurant with sophisticated cuisines. There is something for everyone ranging from light bites to main courses. Take advantage of their fixed course prices and why not enjoy your celebration outside as they have an outside seating area.

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