We have a small supply of housing available for couples and families on a first come, first served basis, and these may be available for longer lets (both for full calendar years and potentially 2-3 years). There is also the Bournemouth University Letting Service which is an introductory agency for private sector housing.
In the student village there are two compact Bungalows ideal for small families comprising 2 bedrooms, a lounge with kitchen adjacent, and a bathroom. Although there are no private gardens, there are green spaces nearby. Being on Talbot Campus, the Nursery facility is only 50 metres away. The accommodation is furnished. Rents will fall within Local Housing Allowance levels for 2 bedroom accommodation for those student parents wishing to claim Housing Benefit/LHA. Please note that these units do not become available every year because occupants can stay for the entire length of their course if they wish.
Deposit: £380 per adult resident which includes £80 non-refundable administration and personal possessions insurance premium.
Rent: £785.23 per calendar month including utilities (electric, gas, water, sewage, broadband, incoming telephone call facility)
To enquire about these bungalows please email: accommodation@bournemouth.ac.uk or telephone on 01202 961679.
Built by a private developer and leased to the university for an initial three year period, starting in September 2010. It comprises a small block of 11 flats within a very short walk of the Talbot Campus with its Nursery facilities, and includes 8 one bedroom flats which are ideal for couples or families with very young children, 2 two bedroom flats and 1 three bedroom flat for families with more than one child or where one child is older than a toddler. These flats are let furnished and so include all white goods in the kitchen, and all necessary furniture in the bedrooms and lounges to live without any additions (aside from a television). There is very limited car parking for the block (available for a fee and pre-booked on a first come, first served basis) because of the very close proximity of Talbot Campus and ease of access to Winton shops closeby and the University and public bus services almost on the doorstep.
Conel Court flats will be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of 50 weeks.
Deposit: £380 per adult resident which includes £80 non-refundable administration and personal possessions insurance premium.
Rent:
To enquire about and apply for flats at Conel Court, please e-mail: lettingservice@bournemouth.ac.uk or telephone on 01202 961679
BU has its own in-house Agency service to assist students with finding a home in the private sector. Whilst most houses available are tailored for groups sharing a house or flat, there will some properties and Landlords which would suit couples and families too. These houses and flats have been inspected by University staff and the Landlords sign up to a Code of Practice for student lettings.
Rent (approximate prices):
For more information contact the Letting Service by e-mail: lettingservice@bournemouth.ac.uk or telephone on 01202 961678. To view currently available properties please use the StudentPad.
All housing occupied solely by full time students will be exempt from Council Tax payments. One non full time student in residence will create a liability of 75% of the normal Council Tax for the house or flat, and more than one non full time student will create a full liability. Please enquire directly with the Local Authority Council Tax department for more information.
Utilities costs will vary according to the type of heating. Allow £50-£100 per calendar month depending upon the size of property for gas and electric, and £20-40 per calendar month for water and sewage costs. Allow Broadband internet costs of around £15-30 per calendar month (depending upon speed of connection and download limits).
8 X 1 bed flats - available to 1st year and postgraduate couples, and BU staff members (single or couple) only until 1 April. Where applicants are a couple, and both are BU students, then both must be 1st year or PG. If one is not a student, that is acceptable. After 1 April, applications are taken on a 1st come first served basis by payment of deposit. Applications from those with Conditional places only ARE permitted, however applicants must be aware that they will pay a full deposit, which is not refundable if they do not gain their grades or ultimately are unable to come to Bournemouth University for any reason and even if applicants are housed in other BU accommodation, they will need to find another deposit.
2 X 2 bed flats and 1 X 3 bed flat - available to families with children only until 1 August. Applicants can be Conditional, however the non-refundable deposit rules apply as per the 1 bed flats, and preference will be given to Unconditional applicants where there is a choice of candidates. Staff with children are considered after 1 August, as will couples (who are happy to pay the higher rent) and two/three Postgraduates or Final Year students (with a good reference) sharing.
Any unlet units by the date of the Homefinder days (in early September) will be made available to any students or staff.