Seneca Rooms

Seneca Rooms commenced operations in 2007, establishing its first Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Colchester, Essex. The company's foundational objective was to provide young professionals with modern, friendly, and homely shared living environments. Drawing on a background in hospitality, the firm placed a significant emphasis on customer service, a combination that was considered distinctive at the time. This approach proved instantly successful, leading to a rapid expansion of its property portfolio within Essex.

Following its initial success, Seneca Rooms expanded its concept for cool and cosy homes into East London approximately eight years after its inception. The company's directors maintain a deep connection with East London, which is described as their original stomping ground. Seneca Rooms operates on the principle that houseshares can offer more than just accommodation, striving to create comfortable homes that residents anticipate returning to. The firm emphasizes quality design, urban art, and timeless fashion in its properties, aiming to counteract the perception of shared living spaces as bland or soulless.

The company offers fully managed houseshares designed to simplify the living experience for its tenants. This includes a single, all-inclusive payment that covers cleaning, Wi-Fi, council tax, and all utility bills, as well as a television in the lounge area and gardening services. To facilitate integration and community among new residents, Seneca Rooms provides a welcome dinner upon move-in, aiming to help break the ice with new housemates. The firm also employs a rigorous screening process for prospective tenants, utilizing extensive experience in staff management to ensure compatible housemates with professional, ambitious, and creative outlooks, thereby fostering harmonious living environments.

This careful selection process is a key aspect of the company's commitment to tenant satisfaction. Seneca Rooms operates as a trading name of Seneca Living Ltd. After accumulating experience in building and managing its own portfolio of HMO and single-let properties, SenecaLiving was established as a lettings agency. This entity provides comprehensive lettings and tenancy management services, alongside a range of support services for landlords.

These services are designed to assist property owners, whether new to the field or seasoned veterans, in achieving and optimizing their landlording objectives. The company is a member of the National Landlords Association, the London Landlord Accreditation Scheme, and the National Residential Landlords Association. Furthermore, it is registered with the ICO, trained and accredited with ARLA Propertymark, and registers all deposits through The DPS, ensuring adherence to industry standards and professional conduct. The registered address for Seneca Living Ltd is 143 Eastfield Road, Peterborough PE1 4AU, with a company registration number of 16748696, incorporated in 2025.