Why student accommodation providers rely on us
- Fast, compliant tracing and recovery across the UK
- Proactive strategies tuned to student tenancy patterns and academic year cycles
- Transparent “no collection, no commission” service so you risk nothing upfront
- Full legal support to secure judgments and enforcement when required
Why early action matters for student providers
Early action matters because unpaid rent is easiest to recover while the tenant and guarantor are still engaged.
As a missed rent payment ages, three outcomes become more likely:
1. The debtor disengages
Why?
Because the payment stops feeling urgent and it's much easier to avoid than deal with.
2. Third-party accountability weakens
Why?
Because the guarantor is much more helpful if they're brought in while the debt is still live and contactable. After a few weeks, influence drops away and recovery becomes a chasing exercise.
3. The cost of recovery rises
Why?
Because older debts are less likely to be paid, rent write-offs increase and income is lost.
Worldwide reach
The UK attracts a high volume of international students and recovery doesn’t stop when the guarantor is based overseas. Recovery is supported by in-country, overseas agents who speak local dialects and understand local communication norms, reducing misunderstanding and delays caused by distance or time zones.
Tenant and guarantor dynamics
Recovery is handled with full awareness that occupancy and financial liability often sit with different parties. Cases are progressed in line with the tenancy agreement, engaging the guarantor where financial responsibility rests with them.
Collections+ for student accommodation providers
A service at scale.
For accommodation operators managing high volumes of student tenancies, Collections+ provides both structure and visibility required to maintain control of arrears at scale.
Portfolio management
Hundreds of overdue rent accounts managed in one place, supported by real-time reporting.
Central oversight
A specialist team monitors the full portfolio, ensuring consistent progress and performance tracking.
Tailored recovery strategies
Processes aligned to the student tenancy cycle, supporting compliance and appropriate handling throughout.
To discuss how we can help you recover student accommodation fees, contact:
Charlotte Young
cyoung@redwoodcollections.com
02045194943
