How much does it cost me to advertise?

The rates for studentpad are very favourable but change slightly around the country. You are not committing to our service by enquiring for prices and further info. Make sure that all fields are completed, using n/a where appropriate. This only needs to be done the first time you advertise. If you require any assistance please e-mail sales@studentpad.co.uk.

How do I register my property (ies)?

You can register either online by clicking here or by post. In order to register by post please request an advertising pack by e-mail stating which University you would like to advertise with. You will receive an advertisement form in which you fill in the relevant property and contact details and return it to the address provided. A member of staff will then input your property information and contact details into the database on your behalf.

How long does it be take before people can view my property on your web site?

It is dependent upon which University that you wish to advertise with. We would hope that adverts could be viewed within 24 hours of all of your documentation (including a cheque, copy of Corgi gas certificate, if relevant) being received by the appropriate office. If you have submitted your information over the Internet then you will have been instructed your next step i.e. How to pay, whether any safety certification is required and which address to send them to. Similarly, if you wish to submit your details by post you will be informed of the address within the pack.

Your advert

Your property will be displayed as a full page advert detailing all of your properties' important features, and can include up to three photographs and a link to a location map. Your details are also sometimes displayed upon paper housing lists distributed to the students by the Universities' accommodation departments.

Are there any advantages to submitting my details on-line?

It would be beneficial in that you can check that your details are correct. You must however post a cheque and any relevant safety certificates.

How do I add/amend my property details?

This is dependent upon whether you wish to amend them online or have a member of staff do it on your behalf. It is also dependent upon whether the University you wish to advertise with will allow you to alter your advert online. Information on whether your particular University will allow you to amend your own details can be found by clicking here Amending adverts on-line -After you have registered on the site, you can log into your own Management Area using your Username and Password. Within the Member Area you can maintain all the details of your property and add up to 3 photographs. There are also a number of other features to assist you in your every day tasks. These include: Maintenance area in which you can keep on top of the managing of repairs and general up keep of your property /ies. Student management – the ability to contact students easily and quickly either by email or post using the sites mailshot generator functions. This also includes the opportunity to automatically notify students when rents are due. Links to useful services Contacting accommodation staff to amend the details on your behalf You can ,if you wish , contact the relevant department and they will make any amendments you request on your behalf. Please note that a photocopy of a current safety certificate will have to be submitted before safety field expiry dates can be amended. Contact details for each University can be found by clicking here

What happens if I send the information by post at first but then decide that I would like to manage my details on line?

You may initially send the information about your self and your property (ies) by filling in a paper form and sending it by post. You may then decide to manage your information online. The ability to be able to do this will be dependent upon whether the University you advertise with will allow you to manage your details your self. You can determine this by clicking here. In cases where you can manage the details your self you will need to contact the relevant person at the accommodation office and they will issue you with a username and can set a password of your choice. You will then be able to log onto your details by clicking here and entering your username and password

How do I upload photographs?

You firstly need to transfer or scan your photographs onto your hard drive. Then click on “browse” in the appropriate area on the property details page and find the relevant photograph on your hard drive and click “open”. Please note that photographs should not be larger than 10 MB. Alternatively, you can email photographs to us at admin@studentpad.co.uk with the name of the University you advertise with, your surname and property address so as we know which property the photographs relate to? Please ensure that they are no larger than 100 MB The third option is to send them by post to Studentpad, The Old Barn, 3 Whitehouse Mews, The High Street, North Ferriby, East Yorkshire, HU14 3EA. Please don’t forget to write on the back of the photographs the name of the University that you advertise with ,your own name and the address of the property that the photographs relate to. If you would like us to return the photographs please include a Stamped addressed envelope.

Once you have completed all your property details, what next?

If you have submitted your property details online, they will be held in a vetting bay awaiting an accommodation member of staff to upload your details. In order for them to do so you will need to send, by post, a corresponding payment in the form of a cheque or a postal order and any relevant safety certificates to the relevant accommodation department – details of which can be found here Similarly, if you have sent them by post accommodation staff will input the information, check that the relevant payment, safety certificate documentation has been received and upload the information to the website a.s.a.p. You will not receive a receipt unless asked for in writing and should check the web site to ensure that your details are being advertised as you wish.

How soon will my alterations appear on the web site?

All properties need to be vetted either by a University or a Studentpad member of staff. Changes to the dates of expired safety certificates or the renewal of adverts will depend upon receiving of the relevant documentation or payment. At Studentpad we hope to upload any changes within 24 hours.

Can you change the standard information e.g. facilities it benefits from ,we ask for?

No, I’m afraid not. The input fields are designed to suit most types of property. If you wish to mention different features you can due this in the Description field.

How do you pay for your property listing Ad?

You will need to send, by post, a corresponding payment in the form of a cheque or a postal order and any relevant safety certificates to the relevant accommodation department. If the details are controlled by Studentpad it may be possible to pay by credit card by requesting to do so by email admin@studentpad.co.uk

If you have more questions?

If the questions relate to “how much rent should I charge, where should I buy a property?” please research the market your self by searching the database and seeing how much other people charge and where the relevant student areas are located. Questions related to property advice may be answered by our sister site www.studentlandlord.com If your questions can’t be answered via the information displayed upon the website then please contact the relevant accommodation department.