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2.
3.
Windsor Court
Broadband internet
connection fee)
access
included
(100
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250
deposit.
(Refer
to
Cosmopolitans
cancellation policy for terms and conditions)
Cathedral Campus
Limited number of self-contained studio flats available for single students who dont want to
share their living space
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http://www.studentpad.co.uk/liverpool/accommodationsearch.asp
Is a shared student house for me?
Shelter:
http://england.shelter.org.uk/get_advice/finding_a_place_to
_live/renting_privately
Communities and Local Government:
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/housing/assur
edassuredtenants
Is renting a whole house or flat for me?
Advantages: You can enjoy the luxury of your own privacy
and can live according to your own customs and rules. It is
much quieter than other accommodation options. Your
deposit will be protected and you have the peace of mind
that you cannot be evicted without legal notice and a court
order.
Disadvantages: This is probably the most expensive
accommodation option. It is difficult to end your contract
before the end of any fixed period.
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www.lsh.ac.uk
+44 (0)151-794-3296
Contents insurance
Council Tax
Council Tax is a tax imposed by the local authority e.g.
Liverpool City Council. It is based on the estimated value of
a property and it helps pay for local services such as
refuge disposal, the Police, and Fire Service. Everyone
who lives within the Councils catchment area must pay
Council Tax, unless eligibility for exemption or disregard
can be proved. The amount of tax charged depends on the
number of people living in the property, the personal
circumstances of each resident and the value of the
property. The will be no Council Tax payable on the
property if:
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If you prefer to take the hassle out of shopping you can buy
a readymade pack: http://www.all-unied.com/ (this is a
more expensive option) If you are staying in
accommodation with a shared kitchen then you might want
to arrange to pool kitchen items with your house mates
this is much more cost effective. Only do this if its going to
be practicable for you all. TJ Hughes, a discount
department store, is on located London Road, a two minute
walk away from the School. You can pick up low-cost
bedding and crockery/ cutlery from here.
Further information
For further information and advice on accommodation please
contact:
Rebecca Riley
Welfare and Accommodation Officer
Tel: +44 (0)151 705 3176
Email stmaccom@liv.ac.uk
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