Finding properties to view

Finding a room

Use our Google areas map to discover different locations in the city.

Bristol SU Lettings

Bristol SU Lettings is a lettings service managed by The University of Bristol's Students Union. This should be the first place you look.

They list private accommodation and advice for individuals and groups. All the landlords we work with sign a code of conduct and commit to providing fair and professional services.

HYBR

HYBR is a lettings agency set up by students. They list properties across Bristol.

Bulletin Board

Use the Bulletin Board to view the rooms offered by other University students. Post messages looking for accommodation or advertise an available room.

You can register with your University email account.

University Living

From student housing to homestays, use University Living to search for rooms near the University.

Direct-lets

You could rent a room directly from a landlord, without using a lettings agency. Search for direct-let rooms or properties on Roomies and Spare Room.

Purpose-built accommodation

There are a several large properties built or refurbished by private developers specifically for students. They offer tenancies of a minimum of 43 to 51 weeks. View purpose built student accommodation.

Other agencies

Discover other letting agents in Bristol with Rightmove's find an agent tool.

Always use an agency who is a member of a:

• redress scheme
• Client Money Protection Scheme
• professional body, such as Propertymark, UKALA or BALMA.

Short term accommodation

It can be hard to find short-term accommodation in Bristol. Our short term accommodation webpage contains tips and resources to help.

Viewing properties

When viewing a property, try to:

• ask the current tenants about the home, the landlord and their experience.
• consider the cleanliness of the property
• look for obvious signs of disrepair or issues like mould.

You should find out:

• which furniture and appliances are supplied
• if Wi-Fi is provided
• the distance and journey to campus.

You could take a house viewing checklist with you.

If you cannot view a property, ask the agent or landlord for a live video tour. This lets you see the property before committing and provides some reassurance that it is not a scam.

Try to take someone with you to property viewings. If you must go alone, tell a friend where you are going, who you are meeting and when you will be back.

Scams

Sending money

You should only make payments if you are sure the landlord and property are real.

Some scammers may pretend to be a landlord. They could request money for accommodation that does not exist.

If you lose money in a scam you may not get a refund.

Read tips to avoid scams on the Action Fraud website. 

Report a scam

If you think you have been scammed, report it to Action Fraud. They will investigate it and may alert the police.