Brighton Accommodation Guide

One of your options is to book a room in one of many local private Halls of Residences. Living in Halls has many benefits, including strong communities, lots of room choices, 24-hour security and all-inclusive rent.

Here is a selection of Halls of Residence you can look into:

• Abacus House, IQ Accommodation
• Pavillion Point
• Sawmills IQ Accommodation
• Hillfort House, Student Roost
• Student Castle
• Holden Court, CRM Students 
• Crown House, CRM Students 

There are many letting agencies and private landlords based in Brighton. If you are going through a letting agent, you will be expected to pay a holding fee, agency fees, a deposit and usually one month’s rent upfront, Plus, provide a guarantor.

Ensure that the letting agent you use follows the code of practice of the National Association of Estate Agents.

Please be aware that the agents listed have yet to be visited or vetted by BIMM Institute Brighton, and you should use them at your own risk. Ask what charges you will have to pay before you enter into an agreement with them. Contact the National Association of Estate Agents if you have any concerns about the agency.

Websites that list locally available accommodation can be found here:

• CBR Property Management
• Home Leasing
• Good Deal Agency
• Kendricks
• Martin & Co.
• Parks Residential Letting
• Pavilion Properties
• Harringtons

Finding Housemates

Social Media is an excellent way to connect with people already at Performers College or starting at the same time as you. Some students set up groups before starting with us to find housemates. Using this facility is a great way to post information about yourself, the type of housing you are looking for, and any rooms you or others may know are available for rent.

It’s the perfect place for students to acquaint themselves with their fellow course friends and find appropriate housemates. Look for group names such as “Performers College Freshers”.

Thoughtful Student Living Throughout The UK Joint Living offer award-winning houses, fully furnished, with all bills included. They are a little different to most landlords, as they only let to students, and each house is designed with students in mind. All homes are interior designed with large communal areas for socialising; bedrooms are all spacious, fully furnished doubles.

They also have a tenant tab offering advice on well-being, meal plans, budgeting, and lots more. Each tenant receives a free subscription to Sound Asleep Club – An app which allows instant access to Yoga classes, meditation, and sound baths and offers advice on sleep rituals. They have an in-house maintenance team, who respond in 24 hours, and all maintenance issues can be reported through our tenant app.

View Brighton Properties

We recommend viewing a property at least twice. You’ll be more likely to notice problems the second time around.

Take someone with you or let someone else know exactly where you are when you visit a property to err on the side of caution. It’s also a good idea to visit the area at night. If you do this, please ensure you stick to the point above and take someone with you.

Make sure you and all your other housemates view the property. Don’t take someone else’s word that the property is right for you. Compare a range of different landlords and properties Take your time, and don’t let landlords pressure you – there is a surplus of suitable properties in the area, and you will find somewhere you like.

When you go to view, take notes and photos and use our checklist to ensure you don’t miss anything. Get informed – knowing your rights will help you view properties more critically and strengthen your negotiating position.

Performers College’s main site is at Circle Studios, 55 North Street, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN41 1DH. You will have the majority of your lessons in this area, although depending on your course, some classes are held at Hamilton House or off-site across the city. Brighton is a relatively small city with abundant student accommodation within a reasonably short distance of Performers College. We expect students to live within a reasonable distance: please consider the cost of travelling and the time it takes to get to the Institute from where you choose to live.

The following areas, in particular, are good places to look for shared student accommodation:

• Lewes Road area
• Elm Grove
• Hanover
• Viaduct Road
• London Road
• Kemp Town
• East Hove

Brighton is well connected through public transport services, such as frequent buses that run all through the night and cycle lanes. All these make it easy to get around.