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Vita Student Southampton - Richmond House Reviews

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The upper management are the greediest and most unhelpful of any company i have ever dealt with. Receptionists are friendly. But the upper management couldnt care less about the students. It's definitely money first, tenants second. No gym, breakfast, study rooms, games room, cinema, social places all locked off because of covid. Still paying full rent. Theres a groupchat of us on instagram with vita tennants all across the country trying to get out of our agreements wanting to leave. Yet they have said they will not list anyone's room until they have sold all of the empty rooms. And yet they expect the people that cant leave to come back as nice respectful tenants lmfao It's pathetic. It's a shame because if they wasn't so greedy. Its great for a single year. BUT DO NOT SIGN AHEAD FOR ANOTHER YEAR EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT PLEASE. THEY WONT LET YOU OUT FOR ANY REASON AND THEY WILL TWIST THE CONTRACT TO SUIT THEM.

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By member950176
On 31st July 20
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The upper management are the greediest and most unhelpful of any company i have ever dealt with. Receptionists are friendly. But the upper management couldnt care less about the students. It's definitely money first, tenants second. No gym, breakfast, study rooms, games room, cinema, social places all locked off because of covid. Still paying full rent. Theres a groupchat of us on instagram with vita tennants all across the country trying to get out of our agreements wanting to leave. Yet they have said they will not list anyone's room until they have sold all of the empty rooms. And yet they expect the people that cant leave to come back as nice respectful tenants lmfao It's pathetic. It's a shame because if they wasn't so greedy. Its great for a single year. BUT DO NOT SIGN AHEAD FOR ANOTHER YEAR EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT PLEASE. THEY WONT LET YOU OUT FOR ANY REASON AND THEY WILL TWIST THE CONTRACT TO SUIT THEM.

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By member950176
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Student Review: 2.3 /5
By member950176 On 31st July 20 verified Verified student

The upper management are the greediest and most unhelpful of any company i have ever dealt with. Receptionists are friendly. But the upper management couldnt care less about the students. It's definitely money first, tenants second. No gym, breakfast, study rooms, games room, cinema, social places all locked off because of covid. Still paying full rent. Theres a groupchat of us on instagram with vita tennants all across the country trying to get out of our agreements wanting to leave. Yet they have said they will not list anyone's room until they have sold all of the empty rooms. And yet they expect the people that cant leave to come back as nice respectful tenants lmfao It's pathetic. It's a shame because if they wasn't so greedy. Its great for a single year. BUT DO NOT SIGN AHEAD FOR ANOTHER YEAR EARLY FOR THE DISCOUNT PLEASE. THEY WONT LET YOU OUT FOR ANY REASON AND THEY WILL TWIST THE CONTRACT TO SUIT THEM.

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Student Review: 1.3 /5
By member1047156 On 5th April 20 verified Verified student

Worst experience and company! They still do not give me my refund my room even there is a replacement already living in the room now and I’m also waiting for the refund of my deposit. Can’t recommend it at all

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Student Review: 4.4 /5
By member944266 On 5th December 19 verified Verified student

The Vita rooms are a bit underwhelming most of all the bathrooms but they make that up with very nice social rooms and a good overall enviroment.

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member742699 On 12th October 19 verified Verified student

Internet almost never works well. Sometimes at the very important point of my work, it stops! Moreover, since I have been allocated to my room, I have hundredths of silverfish! Very bad place to live in!

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Student Review: 2.1 /5
By member742699 On 12th October 19 verified Verified student

Internet almost does not work! There are so many insects in the room! Since I have entered the room I kill 10 silverfish every day! The worst accommodation!

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member437367 On 25th April 19 verified Verified student

Casa dello studente situata nel cuore di Southampton bellissima,lussuosa e pulita,attenti al minimo dettaglio. Personale cordiale e gentile,posto perfetto in cui vivere!

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Student Review: 2.7 /5
By member926856 On 22nd June 17 verified Verified student

Staff were mostly friendly but checking out process was terrible. Wasn't given a checklist of items to leave in room so had to use common sense - which meant I went and got rid of my used cutlery, pots and pans and kitchen ware. Considering these came new with the room I thought I was able to keep them or do whatever I wanted with them. But no. I've been given a massive £150 fee for these things including tea towels despite the building staff stating they donate the items to charity and don't pass them onto the next students in the room (seems like a lie if that fee is anything to go by) Only care about people who are sticking around too. Constantly was asked if I was rebooking my room.

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1124790 On 23rd November 16 verified Verified student

excellent place to live and enjoy student life from work and play point of view!!!

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Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member523931 On 7th September 16 verified Verified student

Great place to live - very much worth the money you pay for the amount you receive.

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Student Review: 3.4 /5
By member420993 On 4th March 16 verified Verified student

Very expensive for what it is, which is essentially just one small room and a tiny bathroom. Location isn't great for uni of Southampton as you have to take the bus. They seem to spend more effort in encouraging new bookings, than they do looking after their current students. Social spaces did not have everything that was advertised.

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Student Review: 5 /5
By member1015280 On 7th September 15 verified Verified student

The best place to live ever! Would probably have left uni if I wasn't living at vita student! I love it ❤️

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Student Review: 4.9 /5
By member1115048 On 25th August 15 verified Verified student

The facilities are very well maintained, and the staff are very friendly. The rooms a very spacious and come equipped with everything you need to get started, right down to the coffee and sugar.

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