Bookings now open for 2025/26

If you're looking for hassle free student accommodation in London, Optivo Students has 3 locations close to a number of universities. University College London (UCL), Kings College London (KCL), School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)*, London School of Economics (LSE), Imperial, London Metropolitan and Birkbeck are all within a 20 minute commute from one of our buildings. Use our accommodation finder to find the closest accommodation that matches your needs.

We offer great locations, great prices and great service!

What you'll get when you book

• A 40-week or 50-week agreement, depending on your building*
• Your utilities and Wi-Fi are included in your rent and protected from any increases.
• We help you clean your communal areas to take the stress out of living communally.
• We have a great events programme to help take your mind off study and life stresses! 😊
• We'll collect your parcels because we understand you have a life to live.
• We’ve got 24/7 staff for your safety, security and peace of mind.
• and you'll travel less and study more because of our fantastic locations.

We've got great rates

Our rates are some of the cheapest in London. Until 28 March 2025* you can book single rooms at:

Goldsmiths House: from £224 per week

Park House: from £224 per week (Join the waiting list)

Wood Green Hall: from £168 per week

*Early Bird Campaign 2025/26 Terms and Conditions

This promotion is managed and operated by Optivo Students and applies to 2025/26 academic applications only.

1. Definitions

1. 1 ‘Academic Stay’ means a student booking for the 2025/26 academic year.

1. 2 ‘Account number’ means the number assigned to you by the Optivo Students booking portal, also known as an entry ID.

1.3 ‘Completed application’ means all parts of the application have been submitted to Optivo. These are:
one weeks advanced rent, a signed licence agreement, a verified right to rent check

1. 4 ‘Licence agreement’ means the contract between Optivo and the resident for the 25/26 academic year.

1.5 'Southern Housing', ‘Optivo’, ‘Us’ or ‘We’ means Optivo Students.

2. Eligibility - To be eligible for the Early Bird discount, you must:

2.1 Be a student

2.2 Not be referred by a referral agency, University Partner or School of Oriental and African Studies.

2.3 Have applied online through the Optivo Students booking portal.

2.4 Have completed a right to rent check prior to moving in on 20 September 2025.

3. The discount

3.1 The discount is already incorporated in the weekly rates offered.

3.2 The discount will be automatically reflected in the charges outlined in the licence agreement.

3.3 The discount is offered on a first come first served basis.

3.4 Alternate payment method requests cannot be facilitated.

3.5 Optivo Students reserve the right to amend or end the offer at any time.

3.6 Discounts and savings based on future selling prices.

3.7 Only a limited number of rooms and room types are available with this offer.

3.8 The offer only applies to Academic Stays which are 40-weeks and longer.

4. Participating buildings

Only applications to stay at the participating buildings outlined below will eligible:

4.1 Goldsmiths House

4.2 Park House (50-week agreements only)

4.3 Wood Green Hall.

5. Overall terms and conditions​

5.1 The offer expires on 28 March 2025 or when all rooms in the offer have been allocated - whichever is soonest.

5.2 The offer is subject to availability. Optivo Students reserve the right to withdraw, modify or substitute

5.3 the offer for another with different terms at any time during this promotion and without notice.

5.4 The offer will not apply to students who are taking over an existing tenancy, which has already begun.

5.5 The offer is not transferable to another resident or applicant at any time.

5.6 Students that attend or will be attending School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) must book via the SOAS accommodation office.