Information for Landlords
If you have a spare room or a vacant property, consider renting it out to a student from UHI Orkney!
This is a wonderful opportunity to earn some extra income while also supporting students. We’re here to make the process seamless for you and will list your space on a dedicated platform specifically for students seeking accommodation for study at UHI Orkney.
Typically, students live on the island from August to May, although postgraduate students might seek accommodation during the summer as well. Plus, with UHI Orkney students involved in archaeology digs in the summer, your property could be a source of income all year round!
If you think that you would like to let out a room or a whole property to our students, please click on the button below or email us at accommodationlist.orkney@uhi.ac.uk
Check the Orkney Islands Council website for advice on becoming a landlord.
- Check out the Orkney Islands Council website for the appropriate licences required.
- We will only list student accommodation which has the correct licence in place.
- You will also have to pay tax on any income generated from the property or room let.
- Legally speaking, the accommodation listed is offered by private providers and is not managed, inspected, or endorsed by Orkney Islands Council or UHI Orkney. Neither Orkney Islands Council nor UHI Orkney accepts any responsibility or liability for the condition, safety, suitability, or terms of any accommodation listed.
- Providers of accommodation are responsible for ensuring they comply with all relevant legal requirements, including (where applicable) landlord registration under the Scottish Landlord Register or licensing requirements for short-term lets, and for meeting all applicable safety and housing standards.
- Prospective tenants must make their own enquiries before entering into any agreement.
- All arrangements are private between the accommodation provider and the tenant.
Contact us for more information at accommodationlist.orkney@uhi.ac.uk