Why use Sinclair Properties?

Sinclair Properties have the largest choice of high quality student properties in York in the very best locations. We have the best University of York student houses and superb houses and accommodation for York St John University students . We have fully furnished and fully equipped properties, all with a separate lounge and at affordable rents. We provide an excellent service to our tenants with support throughout your tenancy. We do not charge any application fees and we give you FREE Contents Insurance.

LARGEST CHOICE

We offer the largest choice of quality student accommodation in York:

• Shared Houses for student groups between 2 and 10 people
• Rooms, Apartments and Houses for academic staff and postgraduates
• Individual rooms for undergraduates
• 'All inclusive' rooms in shared houses specifically for students aged over 21, located very close to the University/York St John University
• Students with Disabilities ~ Please contact us if you have any disability for which you need a particular layout of house or special facilities. We will do our very best to find a house that meets you needs. We have a number of houses more suited to particular needs than others, including a four bedroomed house located close to the University of York which has been fully adapted (including lift) for wheelchair users.

FREE CONTENTS INSURANCE

We have negotiated an exclusive partnership with ENDSLEIGH Insurance to provide all our student tenants with FREE Contents Insurance.

• Only available to students in Sinclair houses
• All tenants in the house must be 'full time' students
• Each student tenant receives FREE contents cover
• ENDSLEIGH Insurance is the only Insurance provider recommended by the National Union of Students (NUS)
• An excellent policy. Click here
• The ability to add to your policy. Click here
• Review your cover 'on-line'. Click here

BEST LOCATIONS

We have, by far, the largest choice of high quality student houses in York that are close to the University of York and also many that are close to York St John University, York College of Law, York College and Askham Bryan College.

Locations include:

• Heslington, Heslington Road, Fishergate, Fulford, Badger Hill, Hull Road
• The Groves, Gillygate, Heworth, City Centre
• Bishopthorpe Road, Scarcroft, Nunnery Lane, Bishophill, City Centre

One of our offices is located within 5 minutes walk of the University of York in Heslington village and our other office is located on Lord Mayor's Walk next to the York St John University campus. Both offices are open 6 days a week.

• Main Street, Heslington (just next to the HSBC bank and opposite the Deramore Pub)
• 24 Lord Mayors Walk (right next to York St John University)

FULLY EQUIPPED HOUSES

We are proud to manage many of the highest standard student homes in York. All our properties have:

• Separate lounge with TV, DVD player, coffee table and sofa/chairs
• Fully equipped Kitchens including washing machine, cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster, kettle and crockery, cutlery, pots and pans
• All Bedrooms include a desk & office chair (3 beds and over), wardrobe, chest of drawers and bed (usually 1.2 metre wide double beds)
• All gardens/yards will be supplied with a BBQ and garden furniture

In addition, many of our properties also have wireless broadband routers, gardens, conservatories, en suites and garages &/or parking.

EXCELLENT SERVICE

Our staff are fully trained, friendly and are there to help you!

• We're open 9am - 5.30pm Mon to Fri and 10am - 4pm on Saturdays, so come in and see us
• View each property on-line in the form of a brochure, floor plan and location map
• If you see one of our 'TO LET' boards, you can text to the number shown on the board and get an instant and FREE text reply giving you the basic details on that particular house
• See 'where's my nearest' ! Here you will find distances from the house to your university/college and to the nearest: pub, shop, take-away, bus stop and cash point
• No transport? We can usually provide free transport for either individuals or groups of up to six, to and from viewings

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Nick, John, Rob, Colin

For your peace of mind we employ our own skilled maintenance staff and experienced viewers and inspectors

• We carry out any emergency repairs quickly
• 24 hr emergency help line
• We fully inspect all properties prior to you moving in and regularly throughout your tenancy
• We provide you with a fully itemised Inventory at the start of your tenancy detailing the true condition of all the contents, fixtures and fittings

FAIR AND AFFORDABLE

We know that finances are tight when you are studying!

• We do not charge any fees whatsoever for finding you the right accommodation
• We coincide your rent payments with your student loan payments
• We have a wide range of rents reflecting the location and standard of our properties.
• Rent is expressed as 'per person per week' (pppw) and range from £60 pppw to £92 pppw. The higher the rent, the higher standard the property and/or the better the location
• Rent normally excludes all bills, ie. Gas, Electricity, water/sewerage, Council Tax and TV licence. If any bills are included, this will be stated on our website under the heading: 'Bills Included'
• On average over the year, you will need to budget between £8 and £12 pppw to cover bills
• Careful use of central heating systems will ensure bills cost nearer £8 pppw than £12 pppw !!!
• Council Tax ~ If everyone in the house is in full time education you can apply for full exemption from Council Tax. Click here for on-line application form and help
• Click here to find out the Council Tax payable if you are NOT a student
• We protect your deposit (at no cost to you) with one of three Government approved tenancy deposit protection schemes. This gives you peace of mind that we safeguard and administer your deposit in a fair and equitable manner. The three Government approved schemes/companies are called:
• Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd Click for info.
• The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Click for info. 
• The Deposit Protection Service (The DPS): Click for info.
• Full details of which scheme has been used to protect your deposit will be given to you at the time of payment
• Your Deposit is refunded to you in full provided of course that you leave the property in the same condition as it was when you moved in

OUR EXCELLENT TENANTS!

All our houses are each inspected four times per year. Three inspections are carried out during the tenancy and one after our student tenants have vacated. This 'final inspection' is carried out by an independent company.

We are very pleased with how well the majority of students look after their homes and we therefore try to reward those that do, by entering them into a Cash Prize Draw after each round of inspections. See 'Prize Winners' for the names of all the recent 'winners'.

 

NEED ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUR PARENTS?

Unfortunately there are no Hotels or Guest Houses in Heslington whereas there are is a huge choice close to York St John University. 

If you are looking for somewhere for parents to stay close to University of York campus we can recommend:

White Cross Lodge on Hull Road run by Jan & Jeb Scrafton:

A self contained hoiliday/short stay flat in a recently converted Coach House
Ground floor breakfast kitchen & bathroom
One double bedroom and TV lounge to first floor
Less than 1 mile from the University of York
Only 1.9 miles from York City Centre
Bus stop immediately outside

Tariff; £65 per night including continental breakfast

Contact: 07860 733390 or 07702 113922
Email:jan.jeb@hotmail.com