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Absolutely avoid Nicholas Humphreys Manchester. My son rented through them while at university and we have been extremely disappointed with how his tenancy ended. They attempted to charge what we believe were excessive amounts for minor Blu Tack marks and repainting, with little transparency over how the costs were calculated. As parents, we expect students to be treated fairly, not to feel pressured into paying inflated end-of-tenancy charges.<br><br>The communication throughout the dispute has been poor, and instead of trying to resolve matters reasonably, it felt like they relied on students not knowing their rights. We have had to involve the university’s students’ union for advice because we simply did not feel the charges were justified.<br><br>I would strongly urge any parent whose child is looking for student accommodation to think very carefully before using Nicholas Humphreys Manchester. There are many letting agents in Manchester, and based on our experience, I would recommend choosing one that is more transparent, fair, and supportive of its tenants. I certainly wouldn’t allow another one of my children to rent through them.... Read more
23rd Jul 2026 (12 days ago)