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Our FAQs will help you to understand how Hybr can help you improve your letting experience. Whether you are a student looking for new student accommodation or a landlord looking to let your property, we can help. Search our FAQs and click to reveal the answers.
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The city is diverse, affordable and safe, attracting students from150 countries around the world. Sheffield is proud of its diverse community. You won't need to go far to find international shops, social groups and even friends. And, with its welcoming community, you'll feel right at home right away.
Sheffield is one of the UK's most affordable student cities, according to The Royal Bank of Scotland's Student Living Index 2021. Accommodation, travel, food and entertainment are affordable in Sheffield. And it's easy to get around the city on foot. You can also save with student tickets on the trams and buses.
Sheffield has been named Britain's friendliest city in a new survey. Sheffield is the UK's friendliest city. The city beat off the likes of Norwich, Birmingham, and Nottingham to claim the top spot in the study, organized by the Co-op.
Today, we are listed in the world's top 130 universities in the Times Higher Education's (THE) YoungUniversity Rankings 2022 and hold a top five-star score overall in the QS Stars rating system of global universities.
It is listed in the world's top 130 in the Times Higher Education's(THE) Young University Rankings 2022, and features in the QS World UniversityRankings 2021 of the world's top 1,000 universities.
If you're heading out to experience Lincoln's nightlife scene, you won't be disappointed! With a vast array of pubs, bars, and clubs to be found across the city, the nightlife in Lincoln is well worth exploring. Lincoln is home to a number of different nightclubs, all boasting an electric atmosphere.
The winning combination of a welcoming and vibrant city centre and a historic Cathedral Quarter, both offering a rich variety of attractions, activities, and amenities, makes Lincoln a fantastic place in which to live and study. The University's campus is based at the heart of it all.
Lincoln is a safe and friendly city, rated at number 30 out of 118 of the UK's safest places to live and study.
It is actually quite a safe city and has been voted such in numerous student-related surveys. There are some areas that are not great, but they are on the outskirts of town rather than its heart or near the university. There are a few clubs/bars.
The historic City of Lancaster really is a fabulous place to live; a heady mix of culture, countryside, and with a wide selection of affordable housing, Lancaster and its surrounding towns and villages offer a great lifestyle choice.
Lancaster has been named as the ninth cheapest city in the UK for students, costing an average of £156.20 a week.
Between the months of January 2019 and December 2019 there was an estimated 31,291 reported crimes in the Lancaster district. This is 10.6 crimes for every 1,000 residents, which is relatively low for the population and scale of the city.
Overall, I think Lancaster University is the perfect place for students to get a world-class education, as well as be able to meet people from different nationalities and explore other cultures. Studying abroad has many benefits, and is one of the most enriching experiences you can ever commit to.
While students in this city get a higher maintenance loan than those in other cities, it can be challenging to budget in London. A top tip is to find free or cheap events, there are a lot to choose from in London! Invest in a bike or walk to your destinations.
Having just been named one of the best university cities in the world, it is clear that London is a top study destination for both domestic and international students. London has one of the highest concentrations of elite universities, with about 40 institutions packed into the capital city.
London has the most widespread transport system in the world, meaning you will always have options. Its only downfall is the cost, which can add up, if you’re on a budget opt for a bus which is usually cheaper.
It depends on what you’re looking for. Being near your university campus can be better for some, however, if you want to experience more of this big city then private accommodation in a different area could be best for you.
There's a good reason why London was voted the best city for international students in 2019, it's a multicultural adventure through food, history, entertainment and art.
Students fall in love with Bristol - a city small enough to remain friendly, but large enough to offer lots of interest and excitement. With our central location, outstanding facilities, and active Students' Union, you can enjoy the best of student life.
Excellent location. Bristol is a vibrant friendly city with something for all tastes –lively music and arts scenes, exciting places to eat and drink, a fantastic range of shops, and over 450 parks and open spaces earning its reputation as a green city.
Bristol is among one of the most expensive cities in the UK to be a university student. New research from Marbles.com has ranked every university according to eight different metrics.
Bristol consistently ranks in the world's top 100 and UK's top ten universities in league tables that draw on information about both research and teaching excellence.
The cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 31% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data.
With a student population of roughly 70,000, Liverpool is by far one of the most loved student cities in the UK. Considered cheap for living, housing, and entertainment, Liverpool delivers student nightlife in spades.
Liverpool is rated amongst the safest places to live in the UK, but it's still a good idea to take steps to keep safe: Be aware of your surroundings – Using a mobile phone, wearing a hood, or listening to music on headphones, can distract you from what's happening around you.
Liverpool is one of the most cost-effective student cities in the UK and with our competitive tuition fees, scholarship package, and comparatively low cost of living, we offer an affordable student experience at a high-quality, world-renowned institution.
Liverpool is a city made for students, with its high-quality and low-cost bars, restaurants, and clubs regularly filled with students who are enrolled as its three main universities.
The University of Liverpool is renowned for excellent teaching and research, which specifically relates to the professions including Medicine, Dentistry, BusinessLaw, Architecture, and Engineering. The University has two campuses: in London and in Liverpool.
As you are a student, you should not pay Council Tax and you must remember to fill in this form as soon as you move into your new property. To apply to be Council Tax exempt click here.
Your landlord must protect your deposit using a tenancy deposit protection scheme. It must be a Government approved deposit scheme!
It is put into a tenancy deposit scheme to protect the money in case of a dispute.
It depends on the property – it will be clear in the property description whether Wi-Fi is included in the price. We also have partnered up with The Bunch to help you sort out your bills.
Yes, the HYBR platform allows subletting but make sure you have permission from your landlord! Or, ask us for advice.
An HMO licence is required for HMO properties i.e. house shares between at least 3 people from different households. HMO licences last for 5 years.
Most of our landlords would prefer you entered into a 10-12-month contract. You can sublet through HYBR when you’re not there if you’re strapped for cash. Some of our landlords are happy for shorter lets but please get in touch to ask whether that is the case!
You only need to pay once a tenant has rented the property and the job is done.
Typically, a deposit is one month’s rent. Or 3-5 weeks.
Sign up to HYBR, list your property via a simple form on our website and then we will give you a call to confirm the details. If you require pictures, we will come and take photos of your properties free of charge to be uploaded to our website. We will then send you perspective student tenants for you to review and accept if you are happy for them to live in your home.
Yes, you will need a guarantor. A guarantor is someone who agrees to pay your rent. For example, a parent or close relative. If you don't pay your landlord what you owe them, they can demand your guarantor to pay on your behalf. Please read your tenancy agreement or your separate guarantor agreements, which sets out the guarantor's legal obligations.
You can list your property by heading to https://www.hybr.co.uk/landlords/list-your-property. One of our team will be in touch with you shortly after you submit the form or you can book a meeting with them via the link at the end of the form.
Rightmove, Zoopla, social media, our own Hybr platform, email marketing
If the damage is more than just wear and tear, the tenant can either pay to fix the damage, or it can be taken from their deposit.
Three main reasons.
1. We are cheaper. We are up to 80% cheaper than our competitors. Our full management fee is priced at just 6% of the annual rent, where we offer lead generation, online contracts, guarantor referencing, viewings and a maintenance solution.
2. We offer free marketing - no upfront payment, no risk taking in joining a new platform - (and free photography if your photos need updating) on our professional website. We have over 500 students signed up and around 5 students a day get in touch to inquire about various properties. The student community will come straight to you through our digitised campaigns on social media and student ambassador programmes. No upfront fee, no risk involved!
3. We are always on the lookout for new revenue streams for our landlords. We sublet student rooms so that your properties never sit around empty when you could be monetising the space. None of our competitors have incorporated subletting into their model.
Unlike traditional letting agencies and other accommodation platforms, HYBR specialises in the student market, we offer a broad range of properties and prices, available only for students.
We offer around the clock support for free to our students. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond guiding students to help you understand your obligations, avoid disputes and fines further down the line.
We offer subletting, helping you get out of contracts and we are flexible with rental contracts. We will work our hardest to make your life easier! Rely on us throughout your time at Uni.
Yes absolutely – it is important to keep a record of the condition of all the contents of the property in case there is a dispute at the end of the tenancy. We offer online inventory checklists for your tenants.
Yes, you need permission from your mortgage lender to let your property.
Sign up to join Hybr and get updated when we upload new properties. Scroll through all the properties listed on the platform.
You can filter and find your dream home, book a viewing or reach out to our customer service and describe what you are after and we will get back to you with various available options.
Once we have helped you find the perfect place to rent, then we will sort out your Assured Tenancy Agreement, your referencing checks and safely store your deposits in a Deposit Protection Scheme. We also can help you find cleaners or handy men throughout the year if anything goes wrong.
You can continue to charge rent until a replacement is found but the fee must not exceed the loss in rent/the cost of finding a new tenant.
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