News

Security

This is just a remainder from PC Bob Kenney to ensure you keep your property secure at all time. Some useful advice includes:

• Make sure you keep all doors and windows locked - even when you are in
• Get a couple of plug-in timers for lights and TVs/radios so they can come on when you are out - it looks like someone is at home
• Don't leave valuables on display
• Make sure someone has responsibility for locking up - don't assume someone else will
• If you have a car - take the car keys upstairs at night

Deposit Scam

Students looking for accommodation should be aware about a scam in which they are asked to pay a holding deposit before they see a property.

A growing number of students have been taken in by adverts posted on websites where fake landlords demand a 'holding deposit'.  The students then pay up, but the letting never materialises and they lose their money.

The advise is simple: Do not pay a holding deposit, rent or any money without first visiting a property.

As of 06 April 2007, all tenancy deposits must be protected in one of the recognised tenancy deposit protection schemes.  Find out from your landlord which scheme your deposit is with.

Closure Over Christmas

propertywithUS will be closed over the Christmas vacation but will reopen on Tuesday 03 January 2012.

The propertywithUS team would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

House Hunting Information Stalls

Just a reminder to all students if you haven't been to one of the House Hunting Stalls yet - why not come along to the one in the Students Union on Friday 11 November 2011 from 11am to 2pm.

Alternatively, why not come along to the House Hunting Fair on Monday 14 November 2011 from 11am to 3pm also being held in the Students Union.

Look forward to seeing you there.

 Smart Move Campaign - House Hunting Information Stalls

Once again propertywithUS in conjunction with the Students Union are running the Smart Move campaign which starts from Monday 7 November 2011.

The first House Hunting Information stall will be on Monday 7 November 2011 from 5pm to 7pm and is being held at The Edge.

Further information stalls will be held at:

• Students Union - Wednesday 9 November 2011 from 11am - 2pm
• The Edge - Thursday 10 November 2011 from 5pm to 7pm
• Students Union - Friday 11 November 2011 from 11am to 2pm
• House Hunting Fair, Students Union - Monday 14 November 2011 from 11am to 3pm

Students who come along to the information stalls are given information and advice on all aspects of finding the right property for you.

For further information why not read through the House Hunting Guide at: www.shef.ac.uk/union/student-advice-centre/files/house_hunting_guide_2011

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas.  Don't mistake the symptons for a hangover.

All students need to be aware of how to avoid gas safety risks in their student accommodation.

All landlords must arrange for a Gas Safe registered engineer to carry out a gas safety check on all gas appliances every 12 months and the landlord should then provide you with a copy of the Landlord's Gas Safety Record.

If you suffer from:

• Headaches
• Nausea
• Breathlessness
• Collapse
• Dizziness
• Loss of consciousness

These may not be the signs of a good night out?

For more information visit Gas Safe Register's website at: www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk/students

Reduced Opening Hours

propertywithUS will be open reduced hours, 9am-2.30pm, on Thursday 06, Friday 07 & Monday 10 October 2011. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Welcome

propertywithUS would like to welcome all new students and returning students back to Sheffield!

Accommodation for the 2011-12 intake

Due to the high demand for accommodation for the 2011-12 intake, propertywithUS have a limited supply of accommodation listed and we would like to advise you that you may need to source private sector housing from other providers.