Best City Rooms

Best City Rooms specialises in providing rooms to let within shared houses across Leicester, offering accommodation solutions for individuals relocating for work or study, or those seeking a new living arrangement. The company focuses on connecting individuals with clean, safe, and affordable rooms in friendly shared houses and co-living spaces within the city centre and other convenient locations. Best City Rooms aims to alleviate the stress associated with moving house or relocating to a new city by facilitating connections between like-minded individuals seeking shared living environments. The team at Best City Rooms is based in Leicester and possesses firsthand knowledge of the city, enabling them to assist tenants in identifying suitable areas and living arrangements.

For tenants, Best City Rooms has assisted over 900 individuals in renting rooms in shared houses in Leicester over the past six years. The accommodation options include both single and double rooms, designed to offer privacy and security through individual locks on bedroom doors. All rental agreements include bills and high-speed Wi-Fi, ensuring a straightforward and inclusive living experience. Properties are strategically located near essential amenities such as shops, cafes, and bus routes.

Kitchen facilities in the shared houses are equipped with a microwave, toaster, kettle, oven, washing machine, and a television. The provision of fridge-freezers is scaled to the number of tenants, with at least one tall fridge freezer for four tenants and two for five tenants, ensuring adequate storage space. The company also provides comprehensive help and advice for tenants, including answers to frequently asked questions and a system for reporting maintenance issues. Best City Rooms also organises accommodation specifically for students in Leicester, catering to those attending institutions such as the University of Leicester and De Montfort University.

The firm assists students in finding co-living spaces in preparation for their arrival in the city. Students interested in renting a room are required to provide proof of course registration. A UK homeowner guarantor is typically needed, though international students without a UK guarantor may arrange to pay three months' rent in advance. Students who are both studying and working may not require a guarantor if they can demonstrate a minimum income of £1300 per month.

Additionally, all students must provide a Council Tax Exemption Certificate from their university or college before moving into their accommodation. The company extends its services to landlords, having collaborated with property owners since 2007. Best City Rooms operates as an accredited HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) landlord itself, offering a comprehensive understanding of property management. Landlords benefit from first-class property management services, which include guaranteed rent payments every month and the absence of any fees or commissions.

The firm provides excellent references from its existing landlord partners, underscoring its commitment to effective property oversight and tenant satisfaction. The operational structure of Best City Rooms is supported by a dedicated team. Lorraine Harris, a Managing Director, has been a landlord since 2008, bringing extensive experience to the company's operations. Reuben Lawman, also a Managing Director, has worked alongside Lorraine since 2007 and has a background as a builder since the mid-1990s.

His expertise ensures that the properties managed by Best City Rooms remain safe, compliant, and well-maintained, with a focus on prompt resolution of repair and maintenance issues. The company's commitment to its tenants is further demonstrated by its policy regarding overnight guests, allowing them for no more than two nights a week. The move-in process for tenants involves a £100 holding deposit, which is deducted from the first month's rent, with no additional fees. Tenants are required to pay one month's rent plus a deposit equivalent to one month's rent, with all deposits protected under the Deposit Protection Scheme.