- Students Union Advice Centre
The Advice Centre
Welcome to the web pages of the Students' Union Advice Centre.
The Advice Centre is located on Square 3 (next to Lloyds Bank) and is open between 10am – 4pm, Monday and Friday during term time. In vacation time we are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
We're here to give you free and confidential advice on pretty much any issue that might be affecting you. Our trained staff will give you useful, practical advice, letting you get back on with enjoying student life.
*Hot lets*
There have been various reports in the local press about the Colchester letting agency Hotlets. It appears that Hotlets has closed suddenly. The office in Church Street, Colchester has shut and several reports suggest that they may have ceased trading.
We advise that any student who is currently renting from or has put down a deposit for a property through Hotlets should come into the Students’ Union Advice Centre as soon as possible where we can provide more information and alternative sources of advice. Please make sure you bring your contract and any paperwork regarding the property.
If you are currently paying money directly to the Hotlets Letting Agency we advise, at this stage, before paying any more money, that you make contact with your landlord first.
We are currently making further investigations about the situation. Please check our website regularly for more updates.
Housing Fair
Housing Fair - LTB Foyer – Thursday 6th March - 10am-12pm
Are you looking for somewhere to live off campus next year??
You may want to check out the University Accredited Accommodation Lists.
These much sought after lists will be available next week. You can view them online from 10am on Thursday 6th March at http://www.essex.ac.uk/accommodation/ , or why not come along to the Housing Fair in LTB Foyer between 10am and 12 noon on Thursday 6th March.
There you will be able to pick up the lists hot off the press from the Private Sector Accommodation stall.
While you’re there why not pick up a Housing Information Pack from the Students’ Union Advice Centre stall.
You can also find out about the types of insurance you may need when living off campus.
If you were unable to attend one of our recent housing workshops, further information can be obtained from the Private Sector Accommodation Office or The Students’ Union Advice Centre. You may find useful information in the following Housing Information Pack.
Download the Housing Information pack here