Business Details
Trusted Student Accommodation in Leicester
Westmanor Student Living is a privately owned property management and development company specialising in high-quality student accommodation. With an extensive portfolio tailored to De Montfort University and University of Leicester students, we offer diverse housing options to suit all budgets and needs. Our dedicated team provides professional support for accommodation queries, ensuring fair rents, safe living conditions, and prompt resolution of maintenance issues. We prioritise clear communication, equal opportunities, and tenant satisfaction, fostering friendly interactions between residents and the company. Over 99% of our 1,800+ annual students report satisfaction with our services, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We work closely with landlords to maintain properties to high standards while addressing anti-social behaviour proactively. Our Leicester-based offices serve as hubs for student inquiries, property viewings, and contract management. With decades of combined experience in student housing, we combine local market knowledge with a client-centric approach to deliver reliable, modern, and well-located accommodation solutions.
Services
Student Accommodation
Property Management
Maintenance Support
Tenant Representation
Landlord Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 99% student satisfaction across 1,800+ annual accommodations
- Our team provides prompt resolution of maintenance and tenant issues
- We maintain modern, safe properties with all-inclusive pricing options
- We work closely with landlords to ensure high property standards
- We specialise in Leicester's student accommodation market with local expertise
What people say
Efficient and responsive agency
Professional and friendly approach
Spacious modern apartments
Helpful during pandemic
Excellent tenant support
Services
Student Accommodation
We provide modern student accommodation in Leicester with en-suite bathrooms, shared houses, and luxury apartments. Our properties feature all-inclusive pricing with utilities, internet, and maintenance included. Located within walking distance of both De Montfort University and the University of Leicester, our accommodations cater to individual and group living requirements while maintaining high safety and comfort standards.
Property Management
Our property management services cover maintenance coordination, tenant support, and landlord representation. We ensure properties meet safety regulations, handle repair requests promptly, and maintain clear communication between all parties. With dedicated staff managing day-to-day operations, we guarantee professional standards across our entire accommodation portfolio.
People
Sarah Brant
General Manager
Overseeing all operations at Westmanor Student Living, Sarah ensures high standards across property management and tenant services. With extensive experience in student accommodation, she leads the team in delivering exceptional service to both landlords and residents.
Shannon Chesterton
Lettings Manager
Managing property allocations and student placements, Shannon specialises in matching accommodation to individual needs. She coordinates viewings, contract signings, and ongoing tenant support while maintaining relationships with property owners across Leicester.
Questions
How do I apply for student accommodation?
Contact our Leicester offices via phone or website to discuss requirements. We'll help you select suitable properties, arrange viewings, and complete necessary paperwork for your chosen accommodation.
What's included in the rent?
Most properties include utilities, internet, and maintenance in the rent. Specific inclusions vary by property, with details provided during the selection process and in your tenancy agreement.
How are maintenance issues resolved?
Report issues through our dedicated team who coordinate prompt repairs. We work closely with landlords to ensure timely resolution while keeping tenants informed throughout the process.
Can international students apply?
Yes, we welcome international students and provide tailored support including visa-related documentation and arrival assistance. Our team helps with all accommodation queries regardless of nationality.
Reviews (12)
Precious Olayinka
Jan 25, 2024
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Adriana Was fantastic, she took us on a fantastic tour and helped us make an amazing decision regarding our second year accommodation. Thank you
Yasmin
Jan 22, 2024
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Adrianna was amazing, she gave an amazing tour, was very polite and helpful the place is amazing and I loved it very much she sold it very well
Xinxin Sun
Feb 07, 2022
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It is very efficient. When there is a problem with the house, the maintenance staff will come to repair the house the next day. The staff of the agency are very friendly and responsible, especially a manager named Sarah. During the one-year rental period, I was very satisfied with the rented house and the agency. I highly recommend this agency.
Abdol A.
Jan 21, 2022
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This is a wonderful letting agency led by wonderful people. They're absolutely delightful to communicate with and quite professional. They didn't let me down once. The flat I got recommended by one the staff is fabulous with all facilities you need to, very clean, tidy, spacious, and in fact, beautiful. The view to Oxford St. is lovely as well, not to mention the big windows. The building is also very close to DMU (1-3 min walking distance).
I have loved everything about the apartment. The only minor comment I have is sometimes the neighbors can get a little too noisy, nonetheless, contacting the Westmanor Student Living team has resolved the issue.
I have loved everything about the apartment. The only minor comment I have is sometimes the neighbors can get a little too noisy, nonetheless, contacting the Westmanor Student Living team has resolved the issue.
Min Jeong Kim
Nov 14, 2021
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I highly recommend this accommodation. The reception answered very quick on my enquiries and were so helpful on helping me out especially under this pandemic situation. They try their best to solve any problems that might occur before I fly out as I'm an international student so might as well ask them for any advise you may be seeking for. Also the studio's location is perfect for students who will suffer from the workloads in their final year since it is literally inside the campus.
The room is quite spacious for one person as well as having the washing machine in each studio are a hygienic point for anyone who doesn't want to share the machine. Overall had a super lovely experience while contacting regards anything about the housing.
The room is quite spacious for one person as well as having the washing machine in each studio are a hygienic point for anyone who doesn't want to share the machine. Overall had a super lovely experience while contacting regards anything about the housing.
Simply Moving
Oct 04, 2021
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Great, efficient, friendly. Simply Moving have had to deal with these on lots of occasions recently to move international students, they are very professional and extremely helpful.
Shruthi Natarajan
Oct 02, 2021
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My experience with Westmanor Student living has been nothing short of pleasant. With only 2 weeks to move into a studio flat in Leicester, I was looking everywhere for the perfect place. I found quite a few that Westmanor were agents for, and once I chose a place, Westmanor made it perfectly ready to move into within just one week! The ladies in the office were incredibly kind, they made sure to fill me in on all steps of the renting process (especially since I am a 3rd year University student on placement in Leicester, with not much prior experience in renting places).
Once I arrived, they showed me how to access the flat, and provided me with the wifi details too. However, upon reaching the flat I realised I didn't actually like the flat as much as some of the others I had seen online, but I had already signed my tenancy agreement. I was expecting a miserable stay with nowhere else to go, but as soon as I informed Westmanor that I wished to stay elsewhere, they immediately took me through the exchange/replacement process.
They gave me several other options of places to stay (including giving me 5 viewings the day after I arrived!), and promptly put my other flat back on websites for people to take over my tenancy. Within one week, they found a replacement, and today will I will be sorting out rent related finances and returning my keys. I cannot have asked for a smoother experience, especially since my demands were ever changing!
In short, Westmanor Student living have amazing properties and can assist you with finding the right one for you. In the event that things do not go your way or locations do not suit you, the agency have amazingly lovely ladies who help you find a replacement and another place to live in. Throughout the process, I didn't once experience any negative responses to my wishes, as they prioritised my satisfaction above all else.
To Sarah, Maria, all the lovely ladies on the team, thank you for helping me when I just moved to a new city with many doubts on where to live. To everyone looking for student flats in Leicester, look no further! Westmanor has some fantastic properties and the people in the agency are some of the sweetest I know. Thank you ladies once again, and see you later today!
Once I arrived, they showed me how to access the flat, and provided me with the wifi details too. However, upon reaching the flat I realised I didn't actually like the flat as much as some of the others I had seen online, but I had already signed my tenancy agreement. I was expecting a miserable stay with nowhere else to go, but as soon as I informed Westmanor that I wished to stay elsewhere, they immediately took me through the exchange/replacement process.
They gave me several other options of places to stay (including giving me 5 viewings the day after I arrived!), and promptly put my other flat back on websites for people to take over my tenancy. Within one week, they found a replacement, and today will I will be sorting out rent related finances and returning my keys. I cannot have asked for a smoother experience, especially since my demands were ever changing!
In short, Westmanor Student living have amazing properties and can assist you with finding the right one for you. In the event that things do not go your way or locations do not suit you, the agency have amazingly lovely ladies who help you find a replacement and another place to live in. Throughout the process, I didn't once experience any negative responses to my wishes, as they prioritised my satisfaction above all else.
To Sarah, Maria, all the lovely ladies on the team, thank you for helping me when I just moved to a new city with many doubts on where to live. To everyone looking for student flats in Leicester, look no further! Westmanor has some fantastic properties and the people in the agency are some of the sweetest I know. Thank you ladies once again, and see you later today!
Elliott Robinson
Mar 08, 2021
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Dealing with Westmanor was very easy and efficient. They were helpful from the start to then end, allowing it to be an easy process in finding a house for my third year. We were able to contact them, reserve the house and get the contracts signed all very efficiently, whilst being given the chance to ask as many questions as we need. The finance team on emails were very good, and when I was called up, the woman on the phone was very kind and helpful. Very good company and would highly recommend to others looking for accommodation in Leicester!
Adrian Taylor
Mar 08, 2019
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After reading some of the reviews, I can totally agree with many regarding the landlords/maintenance issues which arise in any rented accommodation. But I have my parents telling me of their years of being students and the state of the places they had lived over the years, so for me, a few days without hot water and a dodgy window lock is nothing to complain about. But I'm awarding 4*s based on my dealings with the ladies in the office who were very helpful regarding my signing up/moving in process, answering any concerns I've had and their promptness to any issues regarding the maintenance I've needed doing since living here.
Farhad Hasan
Jan 29, 2019
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Maintenance service resolves any issues within a week or two. However, I have received great help and support in repaying my over due rent. A good and manageable repayment plan was arranged by Nealam who also offered advice in regards to my personal financial issues. Great team, and lots of help from Tina too!
Rhea Patel
Nov 27, 2014
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I am going to give an honest review here. I found this company by searching online and then heard quite a few mixed reviews from friends from uni. I was looking for a simple and affordable flat which was close to university for my third year and I did find that. I am currently at Lillie House Lodge and I love it. I have a duplex flat meaning my kitchen/lounge is downstairs and my bedroom/bathroom is upstairs.
At the beginning of my contract, I was unable to move in on time as the building was being refurbished and hadn't been completed on time. Which was extremely inconvenient and annoying as I had exams. However, Westmanor were lovely and sorted me out with temporary accommodation with other expenses included. They were nice enough to update me on the situation with my flat every morning and even helped me move out of my temp accommodation to Lillie House Lodge.
When I first moved in my flat still had some work to be done but the maintenance team were around the whole building for a good while to make sure every flat had been completed (and also to help us new tenants find ourselves around the new flats). Although Westmanor caused a lot of convenience at the start of this academic year, they have been helpful, quick and professional in resolving the problem I had. I have enjoyed my time living in this house at uni and will miss it a lot! Special thanks to the London Road office!
At the beginning of my contract, I was unable to move in on time as the building was being refurbished and hadn't been completed on time. Which was extremely inconvenient and annoying as I had exams. However, Westmanor were lovely and sorted me out with temporary accommodation with other expenses included. They were nice enough to update me on the situation with my flat every morning and even helped me move out of my temp accommodation to Lillie House Lodge.
When I first moved in my flat still had some work to be done but the maintenance team were around the whole building for a good while to make sure every flat had been completed (and also to help us new tenants find ourselves around the new flats). Although Westmanor caused a lot of convenience at the start of this academic year, they have been helpful, quick and professional in resolving the problem I had. I have enjoyed my time living in this house at uni and will miss it a lot! Special thanks to the London Road office!
Harriet Hardy
Sep 28, 2014
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Firstly I would just like to say that after just reading the reviews I couldn't disagree more! The staff were helpful in finding the best options that suited me and my price range at last minute. The staff not only showed me what I asked to see from Rightmove but also showed me other options that I not only hadn't seen but also what I probably would of thought not to see. They calculated the total rent for each month for each option and explained how the bills worked for each place.
The lady who showed me around the flats was helpful, friendly and I couldn't of been showed round by someone nicer. Nothing was to much trouble. When I went in to pay my deposit the girls knew my name on going in, sorted out all my reservation paperwork fast and easy. After a bad experience with renting previously with someone else they put my mind at ease and took care of things no problems. I have signed a contract to go with a flat that was recommended by them and couldn't be happier with my choice! Its a breath of fresh air to see a lettings company easy to talk to and friendly. Thank you for your hard work!
The lady who showed me around the flats was helpful, friendly and I couldn't of been showed round by someone nicer. Nothing was to much trouble. When I went in to pay my deposit the girls knew my name on going in, sorted out all my reservation paperwork fast and easy. After a bad experience with renting previously with someone else they put my mind at ease and took care of things no problems. I have signed a contract to go with a flat that was recommended by them and couldn't be happier with my choice! Its a breath of fresh air to see a lettings company easy to talk to and friendly. Thank you for your hard work!