With young students coming from all over the country and the world, they expect facilities they’re paying for to be maintained and in the best shape possible; not only for the students themselves, but those working on the premises.

Building maintenance for student accommodation can be challenging, particularly when you’re not fully aware of the workforce management required for smooth operations. That being said, we at Kiasu Workforce do the hard work for you, ensuring you have both planned preventative or reactive maintenance in place.

We will ensure during a consultation that you’re provided with a bespoke solution to your student accommodation so you are able to boast trustworthiness to your next cohort of students during the busy academic year.

Rest assured that your student accommodation is working with safe operation and everybody on site is cared for; find out below the specific services that can be implemented to ensure you’re in secure hands.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do M&E Maintenance Services from Kiasu Workforce Benefit Student Accommodation Facilities?

Our commercial facilities management and maintenance services offer several benefits to student accommodation facilities, plus while all preventative maintenance is beneficial, there is also the compliance that comes along with it. By relying on us, you are ensuring the reliability and functionality of building systems and amenities, we contribute to the overall satisfaction and well-being of residents.

Proactive maintenance helps prevent disruptions and downtime, ensuring a seamless living experience for students. Additionally, our compliance with regulatory standards and prompt resolution of maintenance issues enhance safety and security within the accommodation premises which is key to getting tenants into your property.

Is It a Legal Requirement to Have Maintenance on Student Accommodation Property?

Landlords and property managers are generally bound by legal obligations, regulations, and contractual agreements to ensure that properties are adequately maintained to provide safe and habitable living conditions for tenants, including students. It is advisable for landlords to familiarise themselves with relevant laws and regulations governing property maintenance and to implement proactive maintenance practices to meet their legal obligations and protect the well-being of their tenants.

Before opening your doors to students, there needs to be suitable risk assessments, fire exit routes and high electrical standards to truly ensure the safety of everybody that enters and resides in the building.

Can I Maintain the Student Accommodation Myself as the Owner?

It is not possible to do this as one person on the scale of a student accommodation building, there are various expertise that need to come together for a holistic M&E maintenance plan, so, you can opt to hire professional maintenance services to handle upkeep tasks. Outsourcing to experienced professionals can provide peace of mind and ensure timely and effective resolution of maintenance issues.

As the owner of student accommodation, you may feel like you have the choice to manage maintenance yourself, but several factors should be considered. Firstly, you must possess the necessary skills, qualifications and resources to effectively address common maintenance issues and comply with legal obligations. Additionally, factor in the time and financial investment required for ongoing upkeep, including purchasing tools and budgeting for repairs.

Balancing maintenance tasks with other responsibilities may also pose challenges, particularly if you own multiple properties or have a busy schedule.

The bottom line is, no, it would not be feasible to maintain a whole student accommodation just because you own the building, you would indeed need help from a workforce company.