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STUDENT TENANTS

We are Manchester’s largest independent agent.

Whether you’re a fresher who’s leaving home for the first time, or you’re in your second or third year of studies; nobody has more quality student homes or will treat you better than Philip James.

Studying in Manchester is a great experience, especially if you are living in the student heartlands of Fallowfield, Withington, Didsbury and Rusholme. We have an excellent range of student accommodation from single bed apartments to large multi-bed Victorian town houses.

YOUR PROPERTY
SEARCH IS OUR
PRIORITY
ACCOMPANIED
VIEWINGS 7 DAYS
A WEEK
YOU ARE IN
SAFE HANDS

GETTING PREPARED… WHAT HAPPENS ONCE YOU’VE FOUND YOUR STUDENT HOME.

Once you and your friends have found your dream student home, it’s time to work through the serious stuff that needs completing before you can move in.

  • Provide all information requested; this may be proof of address, guarantor details and references.
  • Complete and sign tenancy agreement by all students living at the property.
  • Pay first month’s rent deposit.
  • Set up standing order for monthly rent.
  • Complete your photographic inventory and sign agreement.
  • Collect your keys.
  • Move into your new student house.


FIVE REASONS TO RENT A MANAGED PROPERTY

  1. Over 65 staff looking after you.
  2. Philip James only manage hand-picked properties from the best landlords.
  3. We’re available 24/7, all repairs are carried out speedily and we only use reliable and professional tradesmen.
  4. Before you move in we do a FULL photographic inventory.
  5. Your deposit is safe with Philip James because we secure it with Tenancy Deposit Scheme.
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REASONS TO RENT A NON-MANAGED PROPERTY

  1. We will negotiate with the landlord on your behalf.
  2. We hold your deposit until the landlord provides proof where it will be held.
  3. We will provide a move in pack with signed tenancy agreement, gas cert and EPC.
  4. Even though we do not manage the property we are available to advise tenants.

     

MOVING HOME WITH PHILIP JAMES IS EASY

For help and advice about Student Properties, call our Lettings Team on 0161 828 8200 (option 2). Once you’ve moved into your property any questions can be answered by our dedicated student lettings team on 0161 448 1111. 

Why Philip James?

We are Manchester’s largest independent agent.

£246M

worth of
property sold

2,800

strong team of industry’s most-experienced professionals

65

properties managed with a total property value of £609 million

99%+

achieved asking price or above

worth of
property sold

properties managed with a total property value of £609 million

strong team of experienced professionals

achieved asking price or above

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What Our Customers Say

Had an excellent experience with Philip James Kennedy when selling my house. Excellent advice and support. Top marks!

Andrew Ward

The whole team at Philip James Kennedy were absolutely great to work with, and were incredibly professional throughout. Viewings were quickly booked and undertaken, and we had a sale within days. Would highly recommend!

Amy Whitell

Philip James went above and beyond when selling my property – Thorough communication from start to finish and throughout the conveyancing process. Constant updates and friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Josh Elston