Housing support
Support whether you're in halls or renting in the city
Living away from home with other students could be one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of your time in Portsmouth.
You'll have the time of your life, but if there are a few bumps along the way then there's plenty of help available to get you back on track.
Help with living in halls - Res Life Team
If you're experiencing the ups and downs of sharing a hall with other students, the residence life team can offer help and advice. You can get help and advice with:
- health concerns
- homesickness
- relationship problems (e.g. with housemates)
- noisy neighbours
Help with private renting
From finding somewhere suitable and checking over the details, to moving in - we've got you covered.
House hunting guide
If you've never had to find a place to live before, the process of house hunting can seem like a big challenge. So let us help. Our house hunting guide is a helpful companion to finding student accommodation in Portsmouth. From general advice, to a property jargon glossary, we've got you covered.
Viewing a property
Use our property viewing checklist and don't miss a thing when you're looking round a potential new home
Moving in
Once you've found the ideal private accommodation, you'll need to work through the process of moving in. This can seem daunting if you've not gone through the process before, but don't worry, we've got your back.
Getting help and advice
You might find answers to commonly asked questions helpful. If you need any advice, our Student Housing team may be able to help.