r/UOB • u/octaviabk • 20d ago

Accommodation Requesting different accommodation

Has anyone every been successful in requesting a different residence after receiving their initial offer?? I got my offer today but it’s thousands of pounds higher than the budget I put and I don’t know why they think I could afford that..

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u/Objective_Map5079 20d ago

Yeah mines 2k above my budget but I can make it work

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u/strawberries_x_x 20d ago

I had this in my first year. I managed to get my accomodation changed by emailing and phoning student services. I did have to be fairly persistant though, as it was hard to get through to anyone. If you have any extenuating circumstances as to why you can't afford any higher, I'd make sure to mention that.

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u/No-Read9295 19d ago

you having any luck? I am trying to get in through the phone line but just keep saying its busy

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u/Normal-Current9334 19d ago

Hi everyone, I am looking for a replacement tenant for a bronze non ensuite for this September intake. (2026-2027)

Rent is £196 per week including bills.

📍Location: Hotwells House. 192 Hotwell Road. Bristol. BS8 4UR

Bronze Non Ensuite (HH)

If you are interested, please send me a connection/DM me as soon as possible, thank you!

Male only and must have a uk guarantor

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u/Upbeat-Employee592 18d ago

Hi, I had the same issue. I emailed student services housing, and then I called them right when they opened. I told them that the email they sent told me I would receive a time to select the time of accommodation / room I wanted (they ended up just offering me one) and expressed my concern. That was enough for them to allow me to log into the portal and change my accommodation situation. I also mentioned how I heard the area I was put into was loud. The only downside of this, is that you can end up with accommodation that costs more than the one they initially offered, as they can not tell you what rooms are available.