Q. Do you have any houses for 9 or more people ?
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A. No, we have houses for 3,4,5,6, 7 & 8 and some of these are right next to or very near each other, so a house for 4 next to or very near another house for 5 would be ideal for a group of 9. Similarly, a house for 6 next to or near a house for 4 would accommodate a group of 10 and so on. In this way we can actually accommodate groups from 9 up to 20 plus people.
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Q. How do I reserve a property?
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A. All our properties are offered on a strictly “first come first served” basis. Once you have seen the house and have decided as a group to take it then you need to pay the deposit, sign the tenancy agreement and at that stage the house is reserved for you..
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Q. Some landlords do not supply a washing machine. Do we have to hire this ourselves ?
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A. No, all our kitchens are fully equipped and include washing machines as well as fridges, freezers, cookers and microwaves. Most houses also have dishwashers and/or tumble dryers.
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Q. Do we have to pay council tax ?
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A. Students are exempt from council tax and we will give you full instructions how to apply for council tax exemption.
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Q. We are a group of 5 but really like your 6 bedroom house. Can we still take it ?
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A. Yes you can, but you will still have to pay 6 lots of rent so we do not recommend this course of action. You should really try to find a house for 5.
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Q. What happens if something goes wrong in the house ?
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A. Our response time is second to none and we are very proud of our record as to how quickly problems are dealt with. We have a number of tradesmen (plumbers, electricians etc.)who usually respond very swiftly if and when a problem occurs.
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Q. Do we have to pay rent in the summer ?
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A. Yes. Some students have summer jobs in Birmingham whilst others might have re-sits and they can live in the house during that time.
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Q. Do we have to hire a T.V. ?
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A. No, you do not. Without exception all of our houses come equipped with a T.V.
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Q. Can the landlord be contacted in the evening or weekend ?
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A. We are available all the time.
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Q. How much will other bills cost us ?
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A. This depends very much on usage, but as a guide, in a 5 bedroom house, you should budget on around £6 - £7 per week per person for gas, electricity and water.
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Q. Does the house have internet connection ?
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A. All our houses are internet ready. All you need to do is sign a contract with a service provider to activate the line, install a router which is compatible with your network card and start surfing.
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Q. It gets very cold in winter in Birmingham. Are the houses double-glazed ?
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Yes, all our houses are double-glazed and have gas central heating.
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Q. How long is the contract ?
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A. In most cases it is a 12 month contract starting 1st July.
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