1.0 - HOW DOES HOMESFORSTUDENTS.CO.UK WORK?
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WHICH CITIES DOES HOMESFORSTUDENTS OPERATE IN?
- • Currently HomesforStudents is operating all over the United Kingdom. If we have missed your city from our database, please let us know and we can get it added a.s.a.p
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO PLACE/LIST AN AD?
- • Placing an ad will allow others to see what you are looking for, and allow you to see what/who is available
- • Registered members can contact you. It will also allow you to be notified of all new matching results.
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HOW CAN I PLACE/LIST A FREE AD?
- • Select a City or University in which you are looking for a room / have a room or a property to rent
- • Select the link that applies the best
- • I have a room / I have a whole property to rent
- • I am looking for a room / I am looking for a whole flat
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO PLACING/LISTING A FREE AD?
- • You have no cost but tremendous exposure
- • Registered members contact you directly (Free)
- • You can send emails to all members (Free)
- All members have instant access to your emails and will contact you back (Free)
- • Instant notification of matching results to preview (Free)
- • 24h/7days listing access (Free)
- • Automated listing update/delete notification by email (Free)
- • SUBMIT UP TO 8 PHOTOS OF YOURSELF OR of your HOME (Free)
- • Access to the customer support (Free)
HOW CURRENT ARE THE LISTINGS?
- • The new, and updated ads will show "Here in the last 48h"
- • We update our database on a daily basis to make sure that listing that appear are current.
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WILL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION BE SOLD TO OTHER COMPANIES?
- • NO! We do not sell or share your personal information with other companies if you don’t specifically opt-in to receive our partners’ offers.
HOW MANY LISTING CAN I POST ON MY ACCOUNT
- • In our new system, you can post two ads in both “I have a room” and “I need a room” category.
- Property Managers: we do offer a plan which allows up to 1000 adverts per account)
2.0 - SUBSCRIPTION AND LISTING ISSUES?
WHEN I LISTED/SUBSCRIBED I WAS LOOKING FOR A ROOM, NOW I HAVE A ROOM FOR RENT. HOW CAN I LOOK AT PEOPLE WHO NEED A ROOM?
- • You can post a new listing within the same account. Just click on “Manage my account” on the left hand side menu and post a new listing in the appropriate category. You can either keep your former listing active or deactivate it.
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WHEN I LISTED/SUBSCRIBED I HAD A ROOM FOR RENT, NOW I NEED A ROOM. HOW CAN I LOOK AT ROOMS?
- • You can post a new listing within the same account. Just click on “Manage my account” on the left hand side menu and post a new listing in the appropriate category. You can either keep your former listing active or deactivate it.
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE MY FAVORITES?
- • The favorites folder allows you to keep track of those you have contacted, and wish to contact.
- • Easily access the profiles you are looking at without having to look through the results to find them.
- • Remove those from your favorites that are not interested/will not work out to keep your contacts in order and up to date.
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I FORGOT MY LOG IN INFORMATION. HELP…
- • The email address you are receiving our updates on is the one you have used for your account
- • You can request your password to be emailed to you by clicking onto the "I forgot my password" link in the member login section
- • A pop up window will appear asking you to enter the email address you provided on sign up
- • Check your personal email inbox, your password will be waiting for you!
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CAN I DELETE MY LISTING OR SUBSCRIPTION?
- • Yes, you can log on to our web site with your User ID & Password
- • In the Manage my Ads/Account link, select the "Delete" link or the "Deactivate" link
- • "Delete" will completely remove the advert, and all messages sent/received. "Deactivate" turns the ad off, while retaining all information for future access
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SOMEONE CONTACTED ME, WHY CAN'T I SEE HIS/HER PROFILE?
- • If a member removes their profile from the service before you have the oppurtunity to access their message, the message and profile are no longer accessible.
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HOW CAN I MAXIMIZE MY CHANCE IN FINDING A SUITABLE MATCH?
- • Give yourself plenty of time to find a student accommodation
- • Persistence is a plus
- • Return all messages and use the Favorites organizer to manage your time
- • Contact all possible matches
- • Add photos of your rental/yourself to your ad. Advertisements with photos receive up to 3 TIMES more attention
- • Provide a phone number in your emails to get the quickest replies
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HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO FIND A STUDENT ACCOMMODATION?
- • The amount of time depends on the request of both parties
- • Hear it from our clients read their testimonials
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DO I NEED AN EMAIL ADDRESS TO USE HOMESFORSTUDENTS?
- • Yes, you do need an email address. We will send you updates (if requested) of new matches to your email so you will know when to log in, saving you time
- • There are many search engines who offer free email accounts
email related issues
CAN I BE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL OF NEW MATCHES?
- • Yes, we can notify you automatically by email. JUST MAKE SURE TO SELECT THIS OPTION WHEN YOU ARE LISTING OR SUBSCRIBING.
- • Or you can access the site 24/7 with your User ID and Password and select that option in the search filters on your member page
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I RECEIVED AN EMAIL WITH MATCHING RESULTS. I CAN'T CLICK ON THE LINK? HOW CAN I CONTACT THESE PEOPLE?
- • Visit your member page
- • The matches you received will appear in your matching results
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