FAQs

We put ‘well-being’ at the centre of everything we do whilst delivering operational excellence and premium student experience opportunities.

We create high-end, stylish new homes and support student’s to live a fulfilling university experience.

We create supportive, safe and stylish communities with an authentic approach to customer service.

OUR VISION To deliver spirited, authentic and exceptional accommodation, amenities and service for the next generation of European students.

OUR MISSION To empower students to live their most successful lives through the delivery of beautifully designed accommodation and spaces augmented by excellent service with spirit (and passion).

OUR PURPOSE To support and inspire students to create the life they want and need whilst at university. With a focus on well being, LIV Student combines beautiful purpose built student accommodation in prime European city locations alongside their unique spirited customer service.

Booking a room with us is easy.

Online – browse our website and choose the room that best suits you. Click on Book Now.

The full terms can be found here: https://livstudent.com/terms/

When we receive your booking we will call to confirm, and ensure all details are correct. 

Phone – If you prefer not to book online, get in touch by phone, text, WhatsApp or email. 

If you have any special requirements i.e. you’d like to live with friends, or would like to select a specific floor, please let us know and we’ll do our best to help.

Your booking will be confirmed over email with an accommodation agreement, powered by StuRents (TenancySign).

Yes, of course! When you start an online booking, or when we invite you to book, you will create your accommodation agreement, which will include your preferred contact details. Only once you have reviewed the agreement will you be asked to complete it.

Yes. As our name says, students are our focus. All residents must be in full or part-time education.

Yes! Just give us a call, or while you’re making your booking let us know the name of your friends and we’ll do what we can to ensure you’re all living together.

We want to make sure all our residents share a space with like-minded people, so if you are booking as an individual with no special request to live with friends, wherever possible and availability allows we will allocate a room which is surrounded by residents studying at the same university and in the same year as you.

Simply log into your secure online portal, found at the top of our website and follow the on screen instructions.

Yes! We have a limited number of semester contracts. Give us a call or send us an enquiry so we can discuss and advise accordingly.

We offer a number of different payment plans, because we know everyone’s financial situation is different. You can pay in instalments or in full — whichever you prefer. Your tenancy agreement will show your payment dates and you can check your rent schedule by logging into your online portal. Contact us to discuss the best payment options for you.

Things happen; we get it. Your student loan may be delayed, or something else might interfere with your ability to pay your rent on time. But DON’T PANIC!

Call in at reception and let us know what has happened so we can help you. This might include changing your payment to a later date. Just keep us in the loop so we can help you.

All deposits if taken are kept safely, held in an independent and Government-authorised deposit protection scheme (UK/Sheffield only) ready to be returned to you at the end of your time with us. We’ll take back any charges for damage or necessary cleaning from your deposit at the end of your accommodation period, though, so be sure to treat your room and communal space with respect.

Due to all the uncertainty that Covid has brought to our lives since last year, we decided, as an accommodation provider, to offer our students the most fluid and flexible booking terms for so that accommodation is not just another stress to add to life! Exceptionally this year 2021.22, we are not charging a Security deposit in ROI (LIV Student Dublin) and our new residence in NI (LIV Student Belfast).

Yes! We ask that you don’t have more than one guest if you are living in a shared apartment or Studio, for up to two consecutive nights per week and be a good neighbour to all LIV Student residents, respecting their space and quiet enjoyment.

We ask that you sign your visitor in at reception and sign out when they leave, to assist us in the event of a fire evacuation.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we may have to revise this policy based on local Government restrictions and guidance from time to time.

Sorry – we have a No Pets policy. This even includes pet fish!

Assistance dogs are welcome, though. Please speak to a member of our team for more information on this.

Yes! We are carefully monitoring Government advice on social distancing and at this time our gyms are open, so you can exercise safely there will be a restriction on the number of people using it at any one time, and there my be less equipment than usual.

Please use the gym sanitising station regularly and follow instructions on staying safe.

Opening hours may be reduced to allow extra cleaning and sanitising to be carried out.

We will be responding swiftly to any new Government imposed restrictions which may mean closing the gym. We ask for your understanding around any changes that lie ahead.

Gym equipment varies between our LIV Student properties, but typically there are free weights, other weight-training equipment, cardiovascular equipment and yoga mats.  Check out your accommodation’s photo and video gallery to see your gym.

We offer Pay & Display parking at 50p/hour and residents can also apply for monthly permits with our car park management company at just £60 pcm.

Yes, there is a secure internal storage area for bicycles and e-bikes with bike racks.  You’ll need to bring your own bike lock.

All LIV Student locations are operational 24 hours a day – there is always a member of the team available for you to talk to should you have an issue. And CCTV is in place to ensure your safety and peace of mind.

Our dedicated on-site team member is on hand to resolve any maintenance issues which might arise during your stay with us. You can record any issues via our LIV Student app, which also enables you to see when your issue has been logged and fixed.

“SPIRIT” is our approach to community and resident wellbeing.  We aim to create a sense of belonging and cultivating positive wellbeing.  Through an authentic and holistic approach to student engagement.

Programming includes a series of events and initiatives to encourage all our residents to get into the SPIRIT – make friends, look after themselves and and try out new experiences.

SPIRIT stands for Social, Personal, Intellectual, Recreational, Inspirational and Thoughtful. Our student residents will co-create the programme with us.

Social: Creating opportunities to engage.

Personal: Community ethos promoting student wellbeing.

Interesting: Raise awareness across; cultural, city and conversational topics.

Recreational: Fitness and to connect people.

Inspirational: Being charitable and encouraging social responsibility.

Thoughtful: Improving our Environmental, Social and Governance.

Kitchens have integrated hobs, ovens and fridge-freezers, a dishwasher, microwave oven, kettle and toaster. You will need to bring along your own utensils, cutlery, crockery, pots/pans and any other small appliances.

Residents who spread the LIV Student LOVE with friends get rewards from us, with our “Refer a Friend” policy.  Get in touch to find out ow this works.

Our Wi-Fi is unlimited, super-fast and FREE to use.

Wired speeds reach up to 200MBs while wireless connection can reach speeds of up to 100MBs. The actual speed you will experience while using the Internet may vary and depends upon a variety of conditions, such as:

• The performance of your computer or tablet (eg. its age, processing capability, its operating system, the number of applications running simultaneously and the presence of any adware and viruses).
• The type of connection between your device and our equipment. For example, wireless connections may be slower than wired connections. Wireless connections may be subject to greater fluctuations, interference and congestion. We recommend that you connect your device via a cable if it has the capability, freeing up space for other devices on the wireless network.
• The distance between your device and our equipment.
• The time of day. During peak times there will be more congestion, which may affect the speed you receive.

A large bed with underbed storage and 1,100 pocket-sprung mattress and USB charging ports by your bed, six electrical sockets under your desk with cable management, a desk light, an ergonomic study chair, window with black-out blinds and an en-suite bathroom with a power shower.

Studio apartments also feature a dining table and an integrated kitchen with a fridge-freezer, two electric hobs and microwave oven.

A 49 inch UHD smart TV with sound bar on top of a large TV cabinet console, a sofa with coffee table, dining table with seating, typically three large fridge-freezers, two ovens and two hobs, dishwasher plus a kettle and toaster. The shared apartment also has mood lighting. 

You can move in from the date of our accommodation agreement and we will contact you with arrival information.

We will need to see photographic identification (driving license, passport, identity card).

Smoking is not permitted in any part of the LIV Student building or terraces.

For data protection reasons, we do not give out names or contact details, but ahead of your check- in we will provide you with welcome information.  This will include how to connect with everyone moving into LIV Student on our app.

If you need to arrive out-of-hours, please let us know with as much notice as possible so we can make sure we’re available to help.

No. We do not allow students to sub-let their rooms at any time during their contract with us.

We are working hard behind the scenes to adapt our operations, social spaces, events and service so we can provide you with safe accommodation, while maintaining a sense of community and fun.

High levels of cleaning are being carried out regularly, social-distancing measures are in place and we are meeting all up-to-date guidance from the Government. Guidance is being given to all our residents. You can find out more here: https://livstudent.com/stay-safe/

Social spaces will be open for your enjoyment, but with social distancing measures in space.

There are limits on capacity, opening hours to allow for cleaning and a reduction in the furniture/equipment in place. We all need to work together, follow Government guidelines and look after each other.

We are asking you arrive for check-in with only one person (preferably from your current household).

Check-in times may be restricted to allow for social distancing and prevent over-crowding of the lifts and stairwells.  We will send you arrival information ahead of your check-in.