Please note that the former Arts University College at Bournemouth (AUCB)
became the Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) on 13th December 2012.
All references in this document to AUCB, the University College or the Arts University
College should be taken to refer to AUB, the University or the Arts University.
AUCB has two halls of residence
on campus, and additional halls
in Winton. All halls of residence
are strictly no smoking, and there
is no car parking available other
than for students with mobility
difficulties.
Living in halls is a
great way to make
new friends and get to
know fellow students
from around the world.
Halls can be great fun
and an easy way to
sort out your
accommodation for
the start of the year.
2012– 13 prices per week are:
East /West House:
Single rooms -£98.00
Winton Halls:
Single cluster rooms -£98.00
Double cluster rooms - £105
Single studios - £110
Double studios - £120
(Double cluster rooms and
double studios are for single
occupancy)
Rents are inclusive of all bills.
East and West House, our on-campus halls, comprise of two
three-storey buildings, providing a total of 100 study bedrooms.
Each study bedroom (4.12m x 2.80m) is en suite and has:
Shower, toilet and wash hand basin
Bed (with storage under), desk, wardrobe, drawers, shelving,
chairs
There is a laundry in each house - washing machines and tumble
dryers are coin operated and currently cost £1- £2 per load.
Each Halls of Residence has broadband connection, a payphone
and lockable post boxes for each room. West House contains
three adapted rooms for students with disabilities.
Kitchens are located on each floor of the buildings. These are
equipped with hob, oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge,
freezer, sink, lockable cupboards and preparation area. Kitchens
and communal areas are cleaned, and bins emptied, daily.
Winton halls of residence is situated 2 miles away from the
University College and offers 17 single cluster rooms and 12
double cluster rooms arranged in 5 flats with shared kitchen and
lounge. There are 13 single self-contained studios and 16 double
studios. All double rooms and double studios are for single
occupancy.
All flats and studios include LCD television in all bedrooms, along
with fully wired internet access. All bedrooms are en-suite with
shower units and there are a number of units designed to be
accessible for disabled students. Kitchens in cluster flats include a
four-burner hob and electric oven, combination microwave oven,
tall fridge and tall freezer. Studios are fitted with a two-burner hob,
combination microwave oven and an under-worktop fridge with ice
box.
Studios and cluster flats are equipped with toasters, vacuum
cleaners and ironing boards as well as electric kettles.
There is an on-site laundrette with student discounts.
Lockable mailboxes are provided in the main entrance of Winton
Halls.
Places in halls are extremely limited and allocations are made on
the basis of need. This means that priority is given to International
students or those with a disability. Once these rooms have been
allocated, any remaining rooms will be allocated to those students
whose home address is furthest away from AUCB.
To apply for halls please click on the link in your New Applicant
Portal. Applications must be received by 25th May 2012, after
which time places will be allocated. You will advised in June
whether you have gained a place in halls. If you are successful
you will be emailed full details and an acceptance form. Please
note that you will be required to pay the deposit, equivalent to four
weeks’ rent, at that time.
Living in halls can be
fun but remember,
with up to 58
students living in
one building, it’s
certainly not quiet
and is not suited to
everyone!
If you are successful in gaining a place in halls, the deposit for the
year will be £392—£480, payable upon acceptance of a place. If
you do not pay your deposit within 10 days of accepting a place (21
days for international students) your room will be reallocated.
Your deposit will be returned to you as soon as possible following
the end of your tenancy. Any charges or fines incurred during your
stay in halls will be deducted from your deposit, and these will be
itemised to you.
The residence agreement for Prep HE students is from 28 August
2012 to 14 June 2013 and for Higher Education students from 3
September 2012 to 14 June 2013.
Rent is payable termly, in advance. Rent will be collected by
AUCB by credit / debit card at the start of each term. There is an
administration charge of £25 for late payment of rent.
If you are under the age of 25 you will need to provide a guarantor
(usually a parent) who can confirm that they will be responsible for
the rent and any additional costs (eg. for damages) in the event that
these are outstanding.
Students must not change rooms without AUCB’s consent. There
will be a charge of £50 for room changes to cover administrative
and cleaning costs.
East
East House
Students moving into halls are asked to sign an acceptance form
confirming their acceptance of the terms of the residence
agreement. Any student wishing to move out before the end of the
residence agreement is liable for the remainder of the rent.
However, if another student (acceptable to AUCB) is found, an
administration charge of £100.00 will be made to the outgoing
student. The incoming student must sign a new acceptance form
and pay the deposit and required rent before the outgoing student
can be released from the terms of their agreement. It is the
responsibility of the outgoing student to find a replacement tenant.
If a student withdraws from AUCB the residence agreement will be
terminated but the deposit will be retained by the University
College in lieu of notice.
Hectors House
Winton Halls
For students living in halls of residence charges will be incurred for
any damages, whether accidental or deliberate. AUCB operates a
system of collective responsibility, which means that charges for
damage to communal areas such as kitchens or hallways will be
divided by all users unless individual responsibility can be
identified.
Winton
Students living in halls are also responsible for the behaviour of
their invited guests, and will be liable for the cost of any damage
they may cause. Any misconduct in halls is dealt with under our
Student Disciplinary Procedure and penalties for misconduct may
include a fine in addition to charges for damage.
A bedding pack (duvet, pillow, sheet, and pillowcase) is provided
in all rooms, if required. You will need to bring spare bedding,
towels, toilet roll and any personal belongings. You will also need
to bring cooking utensils, crockery, and cutlery.
Winton Carnival
You are responsible for keeping your room in a clean and tidy
condition so you will also need basic cleaning equipment
.
The use of kettles, toasters and fridges is only permitted in
studios. Additional heaters, dartboards or candles/naked flames
are not permitted in any halls rooms/studios. Pets, of any kind,
may not be kept. If you have a television in your room you must
have a TV licence. The internet provision is intended to support
your studies and does not permit streaming TV or on-line gaming.
AUCB cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage
incurred to your belongings. We strongly advise you to take out
insurance for your personal belongings.
East and West House are on the AUCB campus located in a fairly
quiet residential area. The Arts Bar, Arts Refectory and Origin
Gallery Café are situated on the University College campus. The
Arts Bar is open until 9.00pm during term time. The campus also
features the Gallery and Modip museum. Students are able to visit
bars and cafes on Bournemouth University’s campus, situated
next door to AUCB.
Winton Halls are located in the main street of Winton with many
shops, restaurants and bars within easy walking distance.
Students living in Winton Halls can make use of all facilities on
campus.
The Gallery
Secure bicycle storage is available on campus and at Winton
Halls. AUCB is committed to environmental awareness and car
parking is not permitted at any halls of residence, other than for
students with mobility difficulties.
Main shopping, banking, leisure facilities and fast food outlets are
available in Wallisdown, Winton, Charminster or Bournemouh. A
convenience store is located a few minutes’ walk from the halls on
campus.
Transport into Bournemouth town centre (approximately 2.5 miles
away from the campus) costs approximately £10.00 by taxi and
£3.00 by bus. A good range of shops and nightlife can be found in
the town — and don’t forget the beach!
Bournemouth
beach
Living in halls of residence can be a good way of
making your move to AUCB easy. However, spaces
are limited so you may wish to consider looking at
private rented accommodation. Our fact sheet on
private accommodation will give you lots more
information about how to find and arrange
accommodation, and our Student Advisers are always
happy to give any help and advice you may need.
AUCB students
Here are some views from students who have lived in halls
of residence:
―It’s a very sociable place and great to meet new people
from all over the world.‖
(Tatum Le Patourel)
really enjoy living in halls—you don’t have to worry about
being late, since you live right near the University. You can
always return home if you forget something‖
―I
Student Services
The Arts University College at
Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
Dorset
BH12 5HH
Tel:
01202 363242
01202 363031
E-mail:
www.aucb.ac.uk
(Narianna Safro)
PRIVATE RENTED ACCOMMODATION
Prices do, of
course, vary but
the average rent
students paid during the past year
for a room in a
shared house or
flat was around
£80.00 per week
(excluding bills).
For lodgings
(including bills
and often meals),
the figure was
around £90.00
per week.
You will usually
have to pay for
gas, electricity
and possibly water rates on top of
your rent. We
would advise you
to allow a minimum of £14—£16
per week to cover
these costs if
they are not included in the rent.
Liability for
household bills
rests with the person named on
that bill, so make
sure any arrangement with housemates is clearly
agreed by all parties. Many students set up
shared accounts
to pay bills, but
you may also like
to think about
other shared
costs such as
laundry and
cleaning products
2012/13
What’s available?
AUCB is located on the
border between
Bournemouth and
Poole, about 2.5 miles
from Bournemouth
town centre. The most
popular areas of student accommodation
are Winton and
Charminster, which are
within easy cycling distance and are well
served by the Uni Linx
bus service.
Bournemouth has a
wealth of private rented
accommodation available, to suit all tastes
and all price ranges.
Large houses, with up
to 6 bedrooms, are
popular, but there is
plenty of choice if you
are interested in small-
er houses, flats or bedsits. Most houses are
let fully furnished but
you will need to provide
your own bedding and
(possibly) crockery and
cutlery. Facilities such
as gardens, parking
and internet connection
vary from property to
property.
You may wish to rent a
room in a private home,
where you have your
own room and use of
the kitchen to prepare
your own meal. Some
shared-with-landlord
lodgings can also provide breakfast and
evening meals. There
is no need to sign a
tenancy agreement for
this type of accommo-
dation, which usually
requires a notice period
of one month.
Landlords providing
lodgings to a student
under the age of 18 will
be asked to complete a
Criminal Records Bureau check for all adults
in the property.
Acland Road, Charminster
Finding your accommodation
Finding somewhere to
live, especially if you
don‟t know the area,
can seem a little daunting. To make things
easier, AUCB has a
specialist “studentpad”
accommodation website. This lists properties registered by accredited landlords, you
can search for properties by size, area or
cost, or browse to see
what‟s available. This
site also has a message board facility, and
lots of our students use
this to arrange their accommodation. You can
check out messages
from students advertising rooms or looking for
housemates, or post a
message of your own.
It‟s a great way to get in
touch with students
who are also looking for
a house and people to
share with. You don‟t
need to be a registered
student to use the site,
so check regularly to
keep an eye on what‟s
available.
There is also a facebook page „AUCB Accommodation 2012‟.
www.aucbstudentpad.co.uk– landlords accredited by Bournemouth
Borough Council or National Landlords Association
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Things to consider
Tenancy agreements
Madison Avenue,
Bournemouth
Any tenancy
agreement
cannot give a
tenant less
rights than they
have in housing
law. The law
entitles tenants
to “quiet
enjoyment” of
the property,
which means
that your
landlord should
provide
reasonable
notice of their
wish to enter
the property to
carry out repairs
or inspections.
Most landlords will ask
you to sign an Assured
Shorthold Tenancy
Agreement. Tenancy
agreements are legally
binding documents issued by landlords or
letting agents and, once
signed, will usually tie
you to a property for
duration of the agreement—usually twelve
months, although this
may vary from property
to property.
Some landlords may
agree to you leaving if
you find another student to take your place,
but this is not guaranteed.
to provide a guarantor
(usually a parent).
You should always read
any tenancy agreement
carefully and ask if you
A group of students
do not understand
renting a house will
something. If the landusually be asked to
lord agrees to make
sign one contract,
any repairs, or makes
which makes each stu- any amendments to the
dent jointly and several- agreement, you are adly liable for the rent.
vised to obtain written
This means that if one
confirmation of this.
student leaves the oth- The landlord should
ers will be asked to
provide you with a
make up the shortfall in signed copy of the tenthe rent. Many landancy agreement and a
lords will ask students
receipt for any deposit.
Paying the rent
You should remember
that your rent is a continuing expense
throughout the period of
your tenancy, regardless of whether or not it
is continuously occupied.
You should ensure that
any agreement for the
payment of rent is
clear, and that you are
given signed receipts
for any money paid to
the landlord.
when you sign a tenancy agreement, to secure your property. By
law, your landlord
should place this in a
Any failure to pay your
Tenancy Deposit Prorent may put your tentection Scheme and
ancy at risk.
should provide you with
details of the scheme
Most landlords will ask
used. More information
for a deposit, equivalent can be found at
www.direct.gov.uk/en/
to one month‟s rent,
TenancyDeposit
Furnishings and fittings
When you first move
into a property you and
your landlord should
take an inventory of all
furniture, fittings and
equipment. If there is
any damage evident
before you move in,
you should note this on
Hankinson Road,
Charminster
the inventory to ensure
you are not charged for
damage you have not
caused. A copy of the
inventory should be retained by all parties.
Most landlords will insure their buildings, but
it is up to you to arrange insurance for
your own personal possessions. You may
wish to consider security marking and noting
serial numbers of any
valuable items such as
computer equipment.
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Accommodation Days
What to expect on accommodation days
The aim of AUCB accommodation days is to
make it easy for you to
arrange your accommodation for the start of
your course. On the
day we provide lists of
all our registered properties, plus details from
local letting agents. We
have street maps and
bus timetables available, and our student
advisers are on hand to
help you start to mix
with other students.
It can be daunting to
get to know new people, so the days start
with a quick “speed dating” session to help
you meet other students. This takes place
at the start of the session, so please arrive
promptly. If you‟d rather
not take part, don‟t worry, there is no obligation.
We would suggest you
try to form your house
sharing group before
deciding which properties to view. Or you may
decide to join a group
that already has a
house with a spare
room to fill.
We inform our landlords
about the accommodation days and some of
them will be there with
details of their properties.
Hot and cold drinks and
snacks will be available
to purchase.
Accommodation
Registering for Accommodation Days
Please click on the link
in your Applicant Portal
to register for accommodation days:
your permission, we will
include your name and
contact details on the
list of attendees and
email this to everyone
You can book for a
who has registered to
maximum of 2 days at a
come to an accommotime, but there is no
dation day approxilimit on the number of
mately 10 days before
days you can attend.
the day. You can start
We will confirm your
to make contact before
booking by email. With
the day, or arrange to
2008 Accommodation Day
meet up with people
you‟ve got to know
through Facebook and
other social networking
sites, or our “student
pad” message board.
There are always more
properties than students, so we advise
you to form a group before starting to select
properties.
Days 2012:
Thursday 29 March
Friday 30 March
Thursday 5 July
Friday 6 July
Friday 17 August
9.30am—3.00pm
What to bring with you
We recommend that
you spend some time
looking at the properties listed on the
“student pad” website
before the day, and
bring details of any you
are interested in.
You will want to go out
and visit properties so
it‟s a good idea to make
sure you (or someone
with you) has access to
a means of transport.
You may also want to
bring a camera to take
photographs of the
properties you view.
Most of our students
will sign a tenancy
agreement on the day,
so you will need to ensure that you are able
to pay a deposit to secure your property—this
will usually range from
about £300 to £350.
2008 Accommodation Day
Student Services
The Arts University College at Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
Dorset
BH12 5HH
Tel:
01202 363242
01202 363031
www.aucb.ac.uk
Arranging your accommodation can be daunting, but our student advisers are available
throughout the year to
offer you support, advice
and guidance every step
along the way, from finding your first house—
and housemates, to finally moving out.
And don‟t forget—every
year hundreds of new
students arrange their
accommodation without
any problem and have a
great time in their new
homes.
The small print
AUCB is not able to arrange
private rented accommodation on your behalf and we
do not view properties listed
on our “studentpad” website.
Only Bournemouth Borough
Council or NLA Accredited
landlords are registered.
However, in registering properties, or providing details at
our accommodation days, we
are not recommending them
over any other.
Any tenancy agreement is
strictly between you and your
landlord, and we advise you
to seek legal advice if you
are uncertain about any of
the terms. You should ensure
that any agreement with your
landlord is put in writing, and
should keep copies of all correspondence and receipts.
You should not sub-let any
part of your property without
the written consent of your
landlord.
If you make use of a local
letting agent please be
aware that you will be
charged an arrangement
fee.
All full time students are exempt from Council Tax for
the duration of their course
of study, if all residents in
the property are full time students. Exemption starts on
the first day of your course,
so if you move into your
house before then, you
should expect a bill.
When looking for accommodation, view as many properties as you can to help you
make a decision. For safety
reasons, never go to view a
property on your own.
Remember to consider the full
cost of your accommodation—
including bills, contents insurance, television licence—and
food!
AUCB students are expected
to behave in a responsible, cooperative manner and failure
to do so may result in disciplinary action.
AUCB accepts no legal responsibility or liability to any
party in matters of the provision of accommodation.
House hunting checklist
Page 1
LOCATION: Is the property conveniently situated for getting to
AUCB? Are there shops, a launderette, etc. nearby? Is it on a bus route to the University, town centre,
etc.? Is there car parking available if you need it? What about visitors’ parking?
NOTES: OUTSIDE: Does the roof look sound? Are there any slates or
tiles missing? Have the gutters got plants growing out of them? Is there any guttering missing? Is there any sign of damp? Does any of the woodwork look unsafe or rotten? Do all the windows open? Is there room to store a bicycle? Is the garden/shed clear of rubbish?
NOTES: GAS & ELECTRICITY: Does the landlord hold a current gas safety certificate? Does the cooker work? Check the thermostat on a
gas cooker. What type of heating is there? Is it adequate? Do any gas/electric fires work? How is the heating, electricity, gas paid for? Do all light switches work? Are there enough sockets? When was the wiring last checked?
NOTES NOTES: PLUMBING: Try all the taps. Does the toilet flush properly, and not leak? How is the water heated? Is there a good supply of hot water? Are the pipes in the lofts & cupboards lagged? If there is no natural ventilation in the bathroom there should be a (working) ventilation fan. NOTES:
INTERIOR: Is there any sign of damp/mould or musty smell? Windows must open directly to external air and the
openable area should be at least 1/20th of floor area. Are carpets clean and properly fitted on stairs? The minimum size for a single bedroom should be
91 sq.feet.
FURNITURE/FURNISHINGS: Is it all in good condition? Is there enough for all the tenants? Check if any furniture belongs to the present tenants. Check all soft furnishings and mattresses have a fire
safety label attached stating it meets the requirements of the Furnishing Regulations 1988 NOTES: House hunting checklist
SECURITY/SAFETY: Check the security of all outside door locks and windows. Who else has keys to the property? Is there an outside light? Is access to the back of the property secured by a
lockable gate? Is there a fire blanket and/or smoke alarm? Can you get out of the house in the event of a fire?
OTHER THINGS TO CHECK: How much is the rent? Does this include electricity,
hot water, etc.? Will you require a guarantor? Who pays the water/sewage rates? How much is the deposit? Which Tenancy Deposit
Scheme is used? How long is the tenancy agreement for? Have you
read & understood the conditions? What does it say
about notice? Are all repairs/improvements promised by the landlord written in to the contract? What services is the landlord providing? Check gardening, window cleaning, lighting of common parts & refuse disposal. NOTES: NOTES: NOTES: BEFORE MOVING IN: Have you made an inventory of all the furniture and
equipment and has it been agreed with the landlord?
Have you made a note of the condition of the proper ty? If possible take photographs. Have you paid a deposit & if so, have you got a re ceipt? Have you got a copy of the tenancy agreement? Do you know the landlord's address and telephone
number? Do you have possessions insurance - check the land- lord has his contents insured? Make sure previous tenants have paid outstanding
gas/electric/phone bills. WHEN MOVING IN: Take electricity & gas meter readings immediately
and inform service providers. Check whether you need a T.V. licence - one licence
will cover all the sets in a shared household, but individual tenancies will need individual licences as will
TVs in locked bedrooms.. Are there any repairs which need doing? Inform the
landlord in writing. Keep records of any correspondence. Council Tax - you are exempt if all tenants are full
time students. We will notify Bournemouth or Poole
Council of your local address. If you will not be living
in Bournemouth or Poole an exemption certificate
can be obtained from Student Services. You may be
liable for council tax if your tenancy starts before your
enrolment date or if it ends after the last day of your
course. Larger groups need more organisation – work out
who will organise the payment of which bills, report
repairs and do the washing up!! NOTES: Page 2
Suggested inventory
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ITEM
Kitchen:Crockery/Cutlery (please list)
Saucepans/Cooking Utensils (please list)
Bread Bin
Rubbish Bin
Kettle
Toaster
Iron
Ironing Board
Cleaning equipment (please list)
Fridge/Freezer
Cooker
Microwave
Washing Machine/Tumble Dryer
Other (please detail)
QUANTITY
DAMAGE/COMMENTS
Suggested inventory
ITEM
Kitchen:Floor Covering
Window Covering
Sundries
Lounge:Chairs
Sofa
Coffee Table
Lamp
Television
Video/DVD
Rug
Window Covering
Floor Covering
Dining Room:Table
Chairs
Cupboard
Floor Covering
Window Covering
Bathroom:Wall Cabinet
Bathroom Suite
Mirror
Floor Covering
Window Covering
QUANTITY
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DAMAGE/COMMENTS
Suggested inventory
ITEM
Bedroom 1:Bed
Wardrobe/Drawers
Desk
Bedside Table
Lamp
Chair
Mirror
Floor Covering
Window Covering
Bedroom 2:Bed
Wardrobe/Drawers
Desk
Bedside Table
Lamp
Chair
Mirror
Floor Covering
Window Covering
Bedroom 3:Bed
Wardrobe/Drawers
Desk
Bedside Table
Lamp
Chair
Mirror
Floor Covering
Window covering
QUANTITY
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DAMAGE/COMMENTS