Essential information about Joseph Stones House

Applications for Joseph Stones House are not yet being accepted as prices for 10/11 are not available. Prices on this website at present are for 09/10. If you have already sent a form, unfortunately you will have to reapply and submit a new form  when the new prices are published. Please keep checking the site for advice on when to apply.

Joseph Stones House is owned and managed by UNITE, a specialist student accommodation provider. UNITE is the landlord, not the College. Visit www.unite-students.com for further information.

What type of accommodation is available?

• 171 Single person study bedrooms, on 8 floors, divided into cluster flats, mostly for 5 residents, but also 1 flat for 4, 1 flat for 7, 2 flats for 3 and 7 flats for 6
• 8 Self-contained Studio rooms for one person
• 1 Self-contained Studio room for a couple. (single tenancy)
• 8 Superior rooms within some flats (slightly larger)
• 2 rooms within flats, with full disabled access
• All rooms are en-suite

What facilities are there?

• On-site laundry (charges apply)
• Common room with Sky TV, Payphones, pool table
• Reception office and caretaker
• 24 hour customer help line provided by UNITE
• Student Residence wardens to help with any queries/problems
• Shared kitchen and lounge in each flat, with cupboards, cooker, microwave, fridge-freezer; Large seating area with sofas and coffee table(s)
• Single person rooms have bed, desk, chair, storage cupboard, drawers, en - suite shower, WC and basin
• Superior rooms have the same facilities but are larger
• Studio rooms have the above plus a kitchen area containing hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, and storage
• All rooms have Internet connection included in the rent, but no phone landline
• Basic contents insurance included – upgrades available
• Secure, separate entrance to the building, and individual flats/rooms
• Lifts to all floors
• No travel costs to College or city centre!

What about facilities for students with disabilities?

• Some rooms are slightly larger and are suitable for adaptation if required.  2 rooms have enlarged and adapted bathrooms, and are suitable for wheelchair access.
• If you have any requirements due to a disability, you must please contact us at the earliest opportunity. This will enable us to make sure a room is held for you and to ensure, as far as is possible, that the appropriate adjustments can be made. There will be no extra charge for this

Who can live there in Joseph Stones House?

• Students who are attending a full-time course of Further or Higher Education at Leeds College of Music
• Residents must be over the age of 18 when the tenancy is signed.

How much will it cost?                                                                                                                                                          Prices vary slightly according to room and flat size.    
A full price list is enclosed with the application form.

The weekly rent includes internet connection, basic insurance and a utilities charge.

Method of Payment

A request for a £250 deposit may be made.

All applicants must have a guarantor.

Payment options are:

• Full payment in advance by cash, cheque, debit card, or credit card. ( N.B. There is a 1.5% surcharge on credit card payments)
• Or 3 instalments, once each term, with first one to be cleared before the key is issued
• Or 8 instalments, with first 2 instalments to be cleared before the key is issued (£99 admin charge for this option.)

How to apply for a room

The majority of rooms will be allocated by the College Accommodation Advisor, to new students, on a first come first served basis, but a small number will be made available to existing students. UNITE, in agreement with Leeds College of Music, can allocate 20% of the rooms to students who apply directly to them.
Phone 0113 2471722 for further details.

Preferences regarding flat sizes, non-smoking flats, single sex flats etc, may be stated on the application form and every effort will be made to meet those requirements, but this cannot be guaranteed.

In particular, if you require an all female flat, this may be difficult as around 70% of students are male!

You can download an application form and other information here or you can request paper copies from Anne Best, Welfare, Accommodation and International Advisor. 

Please return completed application forms to Anne Best, Leeds College of Music, 3, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7PD.

To look around Joseph Stones House you must contact the Hospitality Team on 0113 2471 722 and arrange an appointment.

For further guidance phone 0113 2223514 or email p.best@lcm.ac.uk