Question 1

What is the key collection process for students?

Accepted Answer

Keys will be ready for collection from 12 noon on the first day of your tenancy.

For students, the Lead Tenant listed on the tenancy agreement is responsible for collecting all keys associated with the property. If you are on an individual tenancy, this responsibility will fall to you.

The Lead Tenant will receive an email prompting them to schedule a key collection appointment. During the appointment, the tenant collecting the keys will receive all property keys and will be responsible for distributing them among the tenants.

The tenant collecting keys will also have to provide ID on collection

Before collecting keys, all tenants must:

Complete their Right to Rent in the UK check

Paid the full property deposit

Submitted their completed Guarantor documents

Either set up a direct debit or paid the first rent instalment

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Question 2

What items will already be at the property and what should I bring with me?

Accepted Answer

We recommend discussing and agreeing on a shared property shopping list with your future housemates to avoid duplicate items.

What items will already be at the property?Your property will include:

Fridge freezer, microwave, oven, hob, washing machine

Vacuum cleaner and outdoor bins

A desk and chair, chest of drawers, wardrobe, 3/4 double bed and mattress

TV and Sofa

What should I bring with me?We suggest bringing:

Indoor bins, broom, mop and bucket, plunger, cleaning products, toilet brush

Iron, ironing board, kettle, cutlery, and crockery

Mattress protector, bedding, and a bath mat

What if I forget something?The Headingley and Hyde Park area has an abundance of shopping options where you can find most if not all of the recommended items.

Question 3

What Items Should I Avoid Flushing Down the Toilet or Washing Down the Sink?

Accepted Answer

Flushing inappropriate items down the toilet and sink can lead to blocked sewers, environmental pollution, and even flooding.

You should only flush waste and toilet tissue down the toilet.

Wipes

In a 2017 study, wipes made up around 93% of the material causing the sewer blockages.

Wipes Include:

Baby wipes

Cleaning wipes

Toilet wipes

Makeup wipes

Even those labelled as "flushable" or "biodegradable" do not break down quickly, often causing sewer blockages.

As well as wipes, don’t flush; cotton wool and cotton buds, paper towels, dental floss, cigarette butts, or sanitary products down the toilet.

Fat, Oil, and Grease

Pouring fat, oil, or grease down the toilet or drain can lead to the formation of fatbergs - solid masses that block sewers. In the UK, it is illegal to dispose of these substances into public waste pipes because of the significant damage they cause.

To properly dispose of cooking oil and fat, allow it to cool first, then place them in a food bin or general waste bin.

In addition to oil and fat, refrain from pouring gravies, coffee grounds, or rice down your sink.

For more information on what blocks drains: ‘What’s blocking Yorkshire’s pipes?’

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