Why students should choose to live in Leicester

Vibrant Student Community: Leicester is home to multiple universities and has a thriving student population. This creates a lively and dynamic atmosphere with plenty of opportunities to meet new people, socialize, and engage in student activities and events.

Excellent Education Institutions: Leicester boasts several renowned universities and colleges, including the University of Leicester, De Montfort University, and Leicester College. These institutions offer a wide range of academic programs and have a reputation for high-quality education.

Affordable Cost of Living: Compared to some other major cities in the UK, Leicester generally offers a more affordable cost of living. Accommodation, transportation, and daily expenses are often more manageable for students, allowing them to make the most of their budgets.

Cultural and Historical Significance: Leicester has a rich history and cultural heritage. It is known for its connection to King Richard III, whose remains were discovered in the city. Leicester also hosts diverse festivals, such as Diwali, the largest outside of India, and the Caribbean Carnival, reflecting its multiculturalism.

Convenient Location: Leicester's central location in England makes it an ideal base for exploring other parts of the country. It has excellent transport links, including a direct train connection to London, allowing for easy travel and exploration during study breaks.

Sports and Leisure Facilities: Leicester is home to several sports and leisure facilities, including the King Power Stadium (home of Leicester City Football Club), the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, and numerous parks and green spaces. These facilities offer opportunities for sports enthusiasts to engage in various activities and spectate sporting events.

Shopping and Entertainment: The city offers a vibrant shopping scene, with a mix of high street stores, independent boutiques, and markets. Leicester also has a range of entertainment options, including theatres, cinemas, music venues, and a variety of restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Employment Opportunities: Leicester has a growing economy with diverse industries, including retail, manufacturing, education, healthcare, and creative sectors. This presents potential employment opportunities for students during their studies or after graduation.


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PERMITTED PAYMENTS

As well as paying the rent, you may also be required to make the following permitted payments:

1) Holding Deposit: Up to one week’s rental

2) Deposit: One month’s rental (5 weeks rental dependent on individual’s circumstances)

3) Payments for utilities (gas, electricity & water), communication services (telephone & broadband), Installation/Subscription of cable/satellite, TV licence and council tax

4) Default Fee (late payment of rent): If full Rent is not paid within 14 days or more of the Rent Due Date there will be a charge 3% plus the Bank of England base interest rate of the full rental amount until full payment is received

5) Default Fee (breach of tenancy agreement, any other permitted payments, under relevant legislation including contractual damages): For any breach of the tenancy agreement based on the reasonably incurred costs of the agent or landlord

6) Replacement of keys, fobs or other security devices

7) Default Fee (changes to the tenancy): An administrative charge of £50.00 or greater for any assignment, variation or novation of the tenancy agreement made at the tenant’s request (only if agreed by The Landlord and/or The Landlord’s Agent)

8) Payments in respect of early termination of a tenancy agreement at the tenant’s request


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