About Us
Big Student House is a small family run business, providing exceptional student accommodation in the UK. We are committed to our tenants and their wellbeing. Running a unique service that supports them throughout their time with us. We are fully dedicated to providing amazing customer service.
Big Student House was founded by its Directors, George Birtwell and Oliver Dorman. From living in the city for many years George and Oliver saw how poor housing was for sharers – badly managed, run-down houses that were often dark and damp with the sitting rooms turned into a bedroom – and decided this was no good. As a company we have made it our mission to change this, as well improving housing for students in our city, we have played a big part in improving our local community and schools. Recent projects include funding, building and revamping the outside area in the local community pub The Bevvy, as well as funding and decorating the IT suite at Moulsecoomb Primary School, Brighton.
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Who we work with?
We work closely with local businesses and over the years have created unique houses, designed, themed, and created with students in mind. All our houses are interior designed by Born Designers and unique artwork is created in all our houses by ART+BELIEVE. Large communal areas ensure our tenants can enjoy their homes and be proud to invite family and friends over.
Our internet providers Huddle support green energy and for every one of our houses they supply for us they plant a tree. They are the UK’s greenest bills provider, and we are proud to use them. We always have the environment in mind when selecting our supplies and building our houses and we are committed to continue this path and make as many changes as we can.
Our Aims
Our aims are to design and build the best possible accommodation for students and young professionals, while being sensitive to neighbours and the community. We love our houses in Brighton, Bristol and Bath, and our students just love to live in them! As a result, there is increasing pressure on the city’s housing supply from all sectors, and more and more people are choosing to live in shared houses, not just students but young professionals too. We recognise that housing more people can put pressure on local communities. It can change the way streets are used and it can create disturbances. However, we believe that with collaboration and proper management we can make it work.
Our Solution
High Quality: Properly designed high spec houses that tenants want to look after
Tenant Selection: Extremely careful tenant selection and regular contact
Management: Guarantors, course leaders and parents all on board to quickly tackle problems
Maintenance: Our own construction team keep houses in tip top condition
Awards
“The award recognised the quality of the design and development of the house we entered, something we are very proud of. Specifically, our work was praised for providing a feeling of space in the communal areas of the house, using built-in furniture throughout, the creation of bespoke artwork, and for having a homely but easily maintainable palette of colours that create a youthful atmosphere”
Memberships
Big Student House is Proud to be a Member of The Property Ombudsman (TPO), demonstrating our commitment to Professional Standards.
The Association of Residential Letting Agents, commonly known as ARLA, is a professional membership and regulatory body for letting agents and letting agencies in the UK. Since 1981, ARLA has actively promoted the highest standards across every aspect of residential lettings and management in the Private Rented Sector. ARLA’s role is to make sure consumers receive a professional and transparent service from its licensed agents
We offer competitive management fees to our selective landlords starting at 10%. Please contact us for more information.
