Student - FAQs
Student - FAQs
In order to advertise their property on Warwick Studentpad a landlord must provide valid documentation which we check including:
- Gas Certificate
- Electrical Certificate
- EPC - an Energy Performance Certificate (Property must comply with the minimum EPC rating requirements)
- HMO Licence (if applicable)
- Evidence of ownership of the property if not a large provider
- Proof of identity if not a large provider
Students must be aware that the details of the properties held within Warwick Studentpad are provided by the landlord and it is their opinions and descriptions that are expressed in these sections.
Please be aware that the properties are not inspected by Warwick Studentpad and the property details are not checked for accuracy and, as they may not form part of any tenancy, students must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise of the accuracy of these details.
More information can be found here: https://www.warwickstudentpad.co.uk/Terms
You can find Warwick Studentpad via the University’s Accommodation website for off campus housing or go enter its direct URL: www.warwickstudentpad.co.ukLink opens in a new window.
When you click on to the Student Login section, you will see this page:
You will need to have accepted an offer of study and have your Warwick ID and Warwick email address to register on and access Warwick Studentpad.
IF you have Proof of Unconditional Firm Offer BUT NO Warwick ID and/or NO Warwick Email Account:
Please contact Admissions or your Faculty/Department for them to give us email evidence of Unconditional Firm Offer. Once proof has been received, we can give you a password. If you view search results using the password, you can only see the search results and the advert details pages. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to send messages to landlords via the website or create alerts because you are not logged in to a student account. Once you see a property you like you can email or phone the landlord directly for more details and to arrange accommodation viewing.
You can set your search criteria and an alert for the type of student property you would like. This is customisable to focus on the size of property, rent, availability and area that is perfect for you. If you cannot currently see a property that you would like then you may be able to use the Message Board to find a house share, flatmate, or sign up for Property Alerts in the My Studentpad section in the menu at the top of the screen. Please remember properties are added to Warwick Studentpad throughout the year so if you cannot find something suitable at first look, be sure to check back. Please also note, you may be eligible to apply for campus accommodation. We advise you to check whether you are eligible to apply by reading the allocation policy and apply pages: https://warwick.ac.uk/services/accommodation/studentaccommodation/apply/Link opens in a new window. Please email the allocation team at if you have any queries regarding campus accommodation.
Warwick Studentpad has a “Housing Advice” section on the homepage. It’s full of useful guidance documents, checklists, and housing advice such as how to find accommodation, what questions to ask landlords, including helping you understand deposits, inventories, and utilities. It also has information on what to do if you are moving out.
This depends on the location of the property, facilities, and amenities. On the homepage of Warwick Studentpad there is a section called Fact Finder that gives a breakdown of rents on the platform giving averages based on area and property size. Some landlords include bills in the rent. Be mindful, that it all depends on what you can realistically afford. You can always negotiate a reduction in rent with the landlord before you agree to enter a contract. In our Housing Advice section on the website, you can read about household costs which you may find helpful with your budgeting.
Sometimes landlords ask students to provide a guarantor. This person agrees to pay the rent if you default. Students tend to use a relative/guardian to be their guarantor. However, a landlord can stipulate that it must be a UK resident. If you do not have such a guarantor, then you can consider using a company like Housing Hand (their banner is at the top of the Warwick Studentpad homepage) to be a guarantor for you.
Most of our properties are available online from October for the following academic year but more are added throughout the year.
Landlords tend to advertise student accommodation a year in advance, but there still may be properties advertised for the current academic year. Please do not panic. Consider properties and your options carefully. Please read our Housing Advice and student guidance documents. We are here to help. Also, please contact the Students’ Union if there are any specific concerns you have about renting.
The landlord responsible for the property will have their contact details displayed in their advert. Please email or call them and ask to view the property. Don’t forget to mention you saw their advert on Warwick Studentpad.
A lot of landlords are including Covid-19 flexible booking policy terms and tenancy arrangements, which are displayed against a property on the Warwick Studentpad site. We would advise that you ensure that the terms suit your needs before you sign.
If you are all prepared beforehand you will be ready to go and get your perfect pad, with exactly who you want to live with as soon as it becomes available.
When you post a message to our Message Board, you’ll be asked to provide your email address. When you receive a reply, you’ll get a notification email.
Whilst we do not typically advertise this type of property on the Warwick Studentpad website, it is worth checking the Message Board for students looking for people to take over the remainder of their contracts.
You can post on the Warwick Studentpad Message Board to see if anyone is looking for a new housemate. If you’d prefer to just find a room and don’t mind who your housemates are, you can look for properties on Warwick Studentpad where individuals can apply – in these instances, the landlord will let a room to you and take responsibility for letting the other rooms in the house.
Bear in mind that for some landlords this isn’t their sole business. Try contacting them again, if they aren’t replying to emails try ringing them directly (if a phone number is provided) or vice versa. If you are still unsuccessful, please contact the Warwick Studentpad Team as we can try and establish contact and check if there is an issue with the system or if incorrect contact details have been provided in error.
If you’re unhappy with the service provided by your landlord or letting agent, please contact the Students’ Union Housing Advice Centre: https://www.warwicksu.com/help-support/contact/. They will provide you with impartial advice and guidance to support your query.
In order to make the most of your housing, your neighbourhood and your area, we’ve put together some recommendations of our own along with links to other sources of information you may find helpful.
Make the most of your area – how to stay safe, be a good member of the community and enjoy it.
Local Area Guide: Local area guide | Warwick AccommodationLink opens in a new window
Things to do and see
- Coventry: Visit Coventry
- Kenilworth: What to See and Do - Kenilworth Town Council (kenilworthweb.co.uk)Link opens in a new window
- Coventry City Council – Public Transport: Public transport | Coventry City CouncilLink opens in a new window
- Coventry City Council: Recycling, Waste and Environment - Rubbish and recycling | Coventry City CouncilLink opens in a new window
- Warwick District Council - Public Transport: Public transport - Warwick District Council (warwickdc.gov.uk)Link opens in a new window
- Warwick District Council: Recycling, Waste and Environment – Recycling, waste and environment - Warwick District Council (warwickdc.gov.uk)Link opens in a new window
- University Parking: Car Parking | University of WarwickLink opens in a new window
- Community Engagement: Community Engagement (warwick.ac.uk)Link opens in a new window
- Warwick Volunteers in the Community: Volunteers in the community (warwick.ac.uk)Link opens in a new window