Support and advice
Living in private sector housing can give you different challenges compared to those living in halls of residence.
Work It Out – conflict resolution service
Students living in halls of residence or private housing can access Work It Out - our free conflict resolution service for those experiencing difficulties with people you live or study with:
Find out more about Work it Out and how the service can help you
Guarantors
Should your landlord or letting agent require you to have a UK based guarantor, there are two options.
You will need to use a friend or family member who is willing to act as your guarantor. They should be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient income to cover your rent should you be unable to pay. They will also undergo referencing like yourself.
The University of Surrey has now partnered with Housing Hand to help UK, EU and International students provide a qualifying UK guarantor when renting in the private sector.
University of Surrey guarantor service in association with Housing Hand.
If you require general housing advice, please speak with the Surrey Students’ Union Housing Advice Service.
Other sources of help and advice
We have various teams available to support you and provide advice, depending on your query or issue related to renting privately.