- Liberty Living
- Medway
- Liberty Quays
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All bills included
That’s water, electricity and gas – nice and easy to help with your budgeting!
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Internet, Wi-Fi & 4Network
You get 50Mb/s high speed broadband and Wi-Fi which you can upgrade to super speed if needed. You'll also get 4Network as standard, and you can connect up to 7 devices!
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Personal contents insurance included
We hope you won’t need it but it’s nice to know that you have insurance as backup for your peace of mind.
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Common areas
There is a large, deluxe common room kitted out with state-of-the-art furnishings and plenty of activities so you can sit back and chill with your mates.
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Laundry facilities
Your parents aren’t here to do your laundry for you – and nor are we! Luckily, we do provide facilities for you to use with quick and easy step-by-step instructions.
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Bike storage
The residence comes with plenty of bike storage so there’s no excuse not to bring yours and get some exercise. Note that your bike isn’t protected by our contents insurance so make sure you get it covered!
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On-site supermarket
Can’t be bothered popping out? You don’t have to – we have the essentials right here on-site for your convenience.
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Outdoor space
There’s an external courtyard area, so there’s plenty of opportunity to get some quiet time or catch a tan… British weather depending, of course.
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Reception
Got a question or need some advice? Our Reception Team will be more than happy to point you in the right direction.
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Post service
Our lovely staff at reception will happily take delivery of parcels and signed-for items – so no need to give up that online shopping addiction!
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On-site Residence Team
Our Residence Teams are friendly and easy to chat to, so you can get any queries sorted straight away without any hassle.
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On-site Housekeeping and Maintenance Teams
Whenever you need something fixing just give our on-site teams a call and we’ll sort it quickly and at a time that works for you.
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Electronic entry systems
The residence is protected by fob lock entry and the rooms by either a personal key or fob for complete peace of mind.
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Security
The safety of students is our priority at Liberty Living. That’s why our residences are monitored by CCTV 24 hours a day. Think of us like your guardian angels.
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Access for wheelchair users
This residence is accessible for people of all abilities.
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- University of Kent
- Canterbury Christ Church University
- University of Greenwich
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- Historic Dockyard Chatham
- St George’s Centre
- Rochester Castle
- Fort Amherst
- Upnor Castle
- The Brook Theatre
- Coopers
- Poco Loco
- The Barge
- Beacon Court Tavern
- Gillingham Park
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- Boomers
- Pepe's Tearoom
- Medway Cafe
- Costa Coffee
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- The Rochester Bar
- Rochester Cathedral Tea Rooms and Gardens
- Tony Lorenzo’s
- Zippers
- Ship and Trades
- Coast to coast
- Chiquito
- Frankie & Benny's
- Dockside Outlet Centre
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- Tap’N’Tin
- Deep End Bar
- Casino Rooms
- Bliss Nightclub
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- Dockside Outlet Centre
- Pentagon Shopping Centre
- Rochester High Street
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- Croneens Car Park
- Medway Park Car Park
- Balmoral Gardens Car Park
- The Strand Car Park
- Liberty House – Rosemount
- Liberty House – Don Street
- Liberty House – Linksfield
- Liberty House – St Peters
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Living at Queen's Hospital Close
- Liberty Gardens
- Liberty Court
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Bridge
- Liberty Severn Point
- Liberty Cambrian Point
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Gardens
- Liberty Fields
- Liberty Court
- Liberty House
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Point
- Liberty Village
- Liberty Park
- Liberty House
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Dock
- Liberty Court Annexe
- Liberty Court – Oxford House
- Liberty Court – Athena Apartments
- Liberty Court
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Prospect Point
- Liberty Gardens
- Liberty Atlantic Point
- Liberty Plaza
- Liberty House – Sebastian Street
- Liberty House – St John Street
- Liberty Hall
- Liberty Court
- Liberty Heights
- Liberty Living at Sir Charles Groves Hall
- Liberty Point
- Liberty Central
- Liberty Park
- Liberty Quays
- Liberty Quay Studios
- Liberty Central
- Liberty Plaza
- Liberty Quay
- Liberty Point
- Liberty Hall
- Liberty Quays
- Liberty Point
- Liberty Heights
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Social scenes
Liberty Quays is located in the heart of Medway, a few minutes’ walk from the town’s higher educational establishments and a short distance to all the fun stuff; a range of entertainment venues and local amenities.
Medway Valley Leisure Park is a 15 minute taxi ride away from your student accommodation and has a range of national chain restaurants to suit all tastes. You have everything from Coast to Coast to Frankie and Benny’s and Chiquito’s to name just a few. If you venture into the town centre, a short 20 minute walk away, you’ll find a variety of traditional and well-known restaurants – perfect for those days where you aren’t in the mood to cook.
Coopers Bar at the Students Union is 5 minutes’ walk from Liberty Quays and offers students cheap food and drink with a great atmosphere. The Union put on various events throughout the year to keep you entertained.
We would also recommend Dockside Shopping Outlet that hosts many popular shops and restaurants from Nando's, Pizza Hut through to all your favourite retail stores (including an Odeon cinema).
Finally, Rochester High Street is a short taxi ride from Liberty Quays and has a range of bars popular among students; Tap n Tin is a favourite. Some of Medway’s best nightclubs include MooMoo's Clubrooms; a retro-disco space, and Casino Rooms; Kent’s biggest party venue.
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What's around
Liberty Quays is located on Blake Avenue, a short bus ride away from the town centre and 10 minutes from the Universities at Medway Campus. You can expect to find plenty of things to see and do, to keep you entertained throughout your time here.
The town of Medway is known for its historical filled background and celebrates with many annual festivals. You’ve got the English Festival in April, the Sweeps Festival in May, the Dickens Festival in June, Castle Concerts and Dickensian Christmas in December. The festivals are popular amongst locals and bring hundreds of people from all over to the town.
Medway has a mixture of shopping areas, including indoor shopping centres and high streets. Rochester is only 15 minutes away by car and offers a unique shopping experience, with a wide range of speciality independent shops to choose from.
If you like ice skating; The Ice Bowl in Gillingham is under a 10 minute taxi ride away and is home to the ice hockey club the Invicta Dynamos who won the ENIHL Grand Slam in 2005 – 2006.
The Historic Chatham Dockyard is under 10 minutes’ drive away, and has a range of museums and art galleries to wander through, including the museum of the Royal Dockyard.
If you like the outdoors, Gillingham Park is a short distance from the residence and has been voted one of Britain’s best kept parks. The park is perfect if you like to relax between lectures and soak up the sun in summer months.
Lastly, Medway Valley Leisure Complex is home to a bowling alley and a cinema showcasing all the latest movies and can be reached in 15 minutes via taxi.
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Getting active
If you like to keep fit, Medway Park is a fitness centre located 20 minutes’ walk from the residence. The centre has something to suit everyone, including swimming pools, a gym, dance studio, track and field practice, a judo centre, a dedicated trampoline area and much more.
For fans of professional sport, Gillingham is home to Kent's professional football team, Gillingham FC. They play their matches at Priestfield Stadium – 20 minutes’ walk from Liberty Quays.
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Travel and transport
Medway is located in the North of the county of Kent, which is super close to the city of London. Liberty Quays is located a 5 minute walk to campus and a 20 minute walk from the town centre.
Medway is served by Gillingham train station; 20 minutes’ walk from Liberty Quays. London is within easy travelling distance from the town, taking just over an hour. In just over 3 hours you can reach Birmingham and Manchester, so you’re really well connected if you want to visit family and friends up and down the country.
The bus system in the town provides an affordable and reliable service with discounts available for students. Some important bus services for the area include;
191 Bus Times Medway Chatham - Rochester - Strood - Wainscott - Chattenden - Lodge Hill
116 Bus Timetable Medway Chatham -Universities at Medway Campus - MidKent College - Gillingham - Medway Hospital - Rainham - Parkwood - Hempstead Valley
132 Bus Route Medway Chatham - Jezreels - Rainham Mark - Rainham - Parkwood – Hempstead Valley
For those who live outside of the UK, the nearest airport to Liberty Park is London City Airport, 40 minutes away in a taxi. The airport provides a range of widespread routes across the rest of the UK, Europe and beyond.
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Local amenities
Liberty Quays is located right next to plenty of amenities, meaning popping to the shops can be done with ease.
Located on-site at Liberty Quays you will find a Tesco Express, a Domino’s pizza takeaway and also a Subway to keep you going through the day.
The town centre is 20 minutes’ walk away and has all the well-known high street banks, a Post Office, and a Bureau de Change. Plus, in addition to this there is also a wider range of small chain supermarkets. There is also an ASDA Superstore located just a short 5 minute walk away from the residence.
For a cheaper alternative when it comes to your essentials, there is an Aldi on Duncan Road. It has a varied selection and it’s easy to get to at a 5 minute drive or a 20 minute walk away.
For some quiet studying time, you might want to visit Gillingham Library, which is a 20 minute walk away. Alternatively there is also a library on campus, with all the resources you may need during your studies.
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Your wellbeing
You’ll have access to free, confidential advice regarding finances, careers and general welfare when studying at University in Medway. Liberty Quays is located a short walk from campus, so you’ll never be too far from the help you may need.
Students are encouraged to sign up with Sunlight Surgery on Richmond Road when they arrive; 5 minutes’ walk from Liberty Quays. Additionally there are three pharmacies located on The High Street in Gillingham; Co-op, Superdrug and Boots – 20 minutes’ walk from your student accommodation.
In case of an emergency, Medway Maritime Hospital is an eight minute drive from the property if you need any urgent medical assistance. Obviously, we hope you won’t need to go there, but it’s nice to know it’s there if you do.
At Liberty Quays, you will never be far from the help you may need. The Residence Team are on-site 24 hours a day to guide or assist you throughout your time with us. Now all that’s left to do is work hard, and have fun!
Still need a room for the 2019/20 academic year?
Click here to enquire about our availability.
1st year University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University students:
Liberty Quays has an agreement in place with the University of Kent (including the Medway School of Pharmacy) and Canterbury Christ Church University to accommodate 1st year students studying on a full-time course for 2019-20.
If you're a new 1st year student at either of those universities, you can apply for your Liberty Quays accommodation by going to the University of Kent or Canterbury Christ Church University websites.
Choose a weekly contract option below to find your perfect room, check your 'arrive' and 'depart' dates, and then click 'book now' to secure your room.
Find your room
Liberty Quays, Medway
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Classic En-suite
If you like the sound of plenty of space and storage, all at a great price, then choose one of our Classic En-suite rooms. You’ll get the privacy of having your own bathroom plus a 4ft double bed. All rooms share a spacious fully fitted kitchen and living area. Classic En-suite rooms are approximately 12m².
Please note that images displayed are for illustrative purposes. The interiors and layouts of each room may vary and images displayed are intended to be representative only.
Measurements are approximate and floor plans are for illustrative purposes only, some room sizes and layouts may vary.
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4ft double bed
Your room comes with lots of space and so it’s fitting that your bed does, too. Our 4ft double beds (120cm x 190cm / 4'0" x 6'3") are the perfect size to starfish in!
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En-suite
Pros: you get your own bathroom right inside your room. Cons: it’s your job to keep it clean! We think the positives far outweigh the negatives, giving you both privacy and your own space.
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Furniture
En-suite rooms are furnished with a 4ft double bed, as well as desks for all that studying / social media browsing. We’d say we give you ‘everything but the kitchen sink’, but you get one of those too.
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Under bed storage
Too much stuff? Not a problem. We’ve got loads of storage in every room, including under your bed – out of sight, out of mind.
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Shared kitchen
We don’t expect you to survive off takeaways… at least not every night! You’ll get an oven and grill, hob, microwave and fridge-freezer in your shared kitchen, so you’ve no excuse not to give cooking a go – just please don’t poison yourselves!
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Communal living area
You don’t just have to stay put in your room 24/7. Get out and socialise in your communal living space.
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Heating
Every room comes with its very own heater, so you can change the temperature to suit you. Nobody’s freezing on our watch.
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TV point
Brought a TV? No problem. We have TV points available so you can put that to good use.
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Classic Studio (Phase 1)
We know that some students want a little more privacy to concentrate on their studies, and our Classic Studios give you just that. You’ll get a 4ft double bed, an ideal amount of space, plenty of storage, plus your own bathroom and even a fully fitted kitchenette. Classic Studios are approximately 15m².
Please note that images displayed are for illustrative purposes. The interiors and layouts of each room may vary and images displayed are intended to be representative only.
Measurements are approximate and floor plans are for illustrative purposes only, some room sizes and layouts may vary.
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4ft double bed
Your room comes with lots of space and so it’s fitting that your bed does, too. Our 4ft double beds (120cm x 190cm / 4'0" x 6'3") are the perfect size to starfish in!
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En-suite
Pros: you get your own bathroom right inside your room. Cons: it’s your job to keep it clean! We think the positives far outweigh the negatives, giving you both privacy and your own space.
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Furniture
Studio apartments are furnished with a 4ft double bed, as well as desks for all that studying / social media browsing. We’d say we give you ‘everything but the kitchen sink’, but you get one of those too.
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Fitted kitchen
Your Studio contains everything you could possibly need to survive, and this includes your own fitted kitchen. You’ll get a microwave which doubles as an oven, hob and a fridge. Remember, leaving piles of dishes lying around is still gross, regardless of whether you’re the only one who’ll see them!
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Under bed storage
Too much stuff? Not a problem. We’ve got loads of storage in every room, including under your bed – out of sight, out of mind.
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Heating
Every room comes with its very own heater, so you can change the temperature to suit you. Nobody’s freezing on our watch.
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TV point
Brought a TV? No problem. We have TV points available so you can put that to good use.
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Premium Studio (Phase 2)
If you’re dreaming of something a little more spacious, then take a look at one of our fully self-contained Premium Studio rooms. Studios give you luxury student living in a spacious room with a 4ft double bed, your own bathroom, plus a fully fitted kitchenette – you’re bound to be the envy of all your friends! Premium Studio rooms are approximately 15m².
Please note that images displayed are for illustrative purposes. The interiors and layouts of each room may vary and images displayed are intended to be representative only.
Measurements are approximate and floor plans are for illustrative purposes only, some room sizes and layouts may vary.
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4ft double bed
Your room comes with lots of space and so it’s fitting that your bed does, too. Our 4ft double beds (120cm x 190cm / 4'0" x 6'3") are the perfect size to starfish in!
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En-suite
Pros: you get your own bathroom right inside your room. Cons: it’s your job to keep it clean! We think the positives far outweigh the negatives, giving you both privacy and your own space.
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Furniture
Studio apartments are furnished with a 4ft double bed, as well as desks for all that studying / social media browsing. We’d say we give you ‘everything but the kitchen sink’, but you get one of those too.
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Fitted kitchen
Your Studio contains everything you could possibly need to survive, and this includes your own fitted kitchen. You’ll get a microwave which doubles as an oven, hob and a fridge. Remember, leaving piles of dishes lying around is still gross, regardless of whether you’re the only one who’ll see them!
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Under bed storage
Too much stuff? Not a problem. We’ve got loads of storage in every room, including under your bed – out of sight, out of mind.
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Heating
Every room comes with its very own heater, so you can change the temperature to suit you. Nobody’s freezing on our watch.
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Contact details
Liberty Quays, Medway
Blake Avenue, Medway, ME7 1FL
T: +44 (0) 1634 853 285
E: libertyquays-medway@libertyliving.co.uk
Opening hours
- Sunday: Closed
- Monday: 9am-6pm
- Tuesday: 9am-6pm
- Wednesday: 9am-6pm
- Thursday: 9am-6pm
- Friday: 9am-6pm
- Saturday: Closed
Life at Liberty Quays
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Video overview
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Student testimonials
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I feel really safe here and at home. My room is really modern, I love it. There are shops on campus and a coffee shop so it’s really convenient.
Miruna Beldiman
4th year student
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Liberty Quays is a very nice environment to live in. The accommodation is clean and very modern. It’s very multicultural here; it’s great to get to know people from all over the world
Nicolo Khara
1st year student
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I really enjoy living at Liberty Quays, everyone is so friendly. You get to meet people from all over the world.
Saleem Elbaloula
1st year student
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This is my first year at Liberty Quays. I moved here from Johannesburg. I love that Liberty Quays houses students from all over the world. I have made friends from Uruguay, Bulgaria and more.
Savannah Giorgi
1st year student
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I chose to live at Liberty Quays for 4 years as it’s a really fun residence that caters for students of all years. The staff are friendly and there are people from across the world who come here to stay and study.
Stylianos Michailidis
4th year student
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Our support team
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Your Student Experience
Enhancing your Student Experience
Our dedicated Student Experience programme has been created to ensure that every single one of you has the best stay possible when you live with us. Whether it is coming along to our social events and activities to meet new people, getting involved in fundraising and volunteering for some amazing charities, or popping along to drop in sessions to seek advice on finances, wellbeing and careers, we have something for you.
We understand that University can sometimes be an overwhelming experience, but don’t worry our team are great at giving advice on and mediating in all kinds of welfare issues that you may experience, such as homesickness, difficulty in getting on with flatmates, noise complaints, relationship problems, partying too hard and having trouble with studies.
Also, if you need more guidance, we have great relationships with our University partners and their support departments to help and guide you.
Follow the link to find out more about our Student Experience programme.
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International students
The best choice for international students
Coming to the UK to study from abroad? Welcome! We love catering to students from all over the world and learning a thing or two about their culture. Luckily, we’ve already got plenty of experience with this as we currently have around 4,500 international students staying with us, so you’re certainly not alone.
When you stay with Liberty Living your safety is the most important thing to us. We understand that you’re a long way from home and you want to feel comfortable and secure at all times. We have amazing staff on hand 24 hours a day, from the Residence Team, right through to Security who’ll keep an eye out for you overnight as well as CCTV. Contents insurance covering your possessions is included as standard in your rent, so your stuff is protected, and any parcels you have delivered will be well looked after until you can come to collect them.
Of course, we want you to have fun and make the most of your time here, too. You can always come to us with any problems, or even just for a chat. A new country can be confusing, so we’ve got loads of tips for things to do, too – just ask! Many of our staff members are multilingual, so don’t be shy if English isn’t your first language; if we can’t immediately offer support in your native tongue, we’ll point you in the direction of someone who can. We’ll do our best to help you settle in and make friends, and we can point you in the right direction for any visa, welfare or University advice you may need.
We can’t wait to meet you!
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It's easy to book
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Accreditations
Accreditations
Liberty Living operates in accordance with the National Code of Standards for student accommodation. The Code of Standards is run by ANUK (The Accreditation Network UK), the NUS, and Unipol Student Homes, and is supported by universities across the UK.
Liberty Living joined the Code of Standards to give our students peace of mind. You can be assured that you will enjoy a high standard of living in accordance with the Code of Standards, and a prompt resolution to problems should they ever occur when you stay at any of Liberty Living’s residences.
All of Liberty Living’s residences have been accredited by ANUK and run in accordance with the National Code of Standards.
Liberty Living follow a distinct set of standards for our student accommodation, called the ANUK/Unipol National Codes. The purpose of these Codes, (membership of which is voluntary), is to provide students with professional housing services.
The standards chosen for the Codes reflect a balance of common sense obligations and responsibilities between landlords and tenants. They also reflect established best practice in the sector and are based on what an average student and their parents would expect of a good quality housing supplier. The standards are supported by the voice of students themselves through the National Union of Students.
What does being a member of the codes mean?
- Both parties can enjoy the benefits of good standards of housing management and practice.
- Misunderstandings and disputes are reduced.
- If problems do occur they can be promptly resolved.
- The independent complaints procedure operated by the Codes can be used for complaint resolution.
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Summer accommodation
Looking for somewhere to stay over the summer months?
Stay with us this summer at one of our 46 residences across 17 cities in the UK. We offer both short-term and long-term stays.
Whether you’re planning to work, study, shop, attend a conference or explore further afield, we’re the perfect base for an affordable city centre break and offer a wide range of room options.
Did you know, you don't have to be a student to stay with us over the summer? All bills and internet access are included, and you’ll feel safe round-the-clock with our 24-hour security and on-site maintenance teams.
Find out more about our summer accommodation in Medway.
