What Is MAF Properties and What Does mafstudents.co.uk Offer?

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MAF Properties is a Sheffield-based accommodation specialist that has focused on student lettings for over 30 years, and mafstudents.co.uk is its website for browsing student and residential rental properties in the city. The site is aimed at university and college students looking for a shared house, private flat, or studio close to campus, and it also lists longer-term homes for graduates, working professionals, and families. You can search listings by location and number of bedrooms, or contact the team by phone to ask about being matched to a property.

What the site offers

The homepage presents two main strands of accommodation:

  • Student accommodation in Sheffield — shared houses, private flats, and studios described as well-maintained, affordable, and in convenient neighbourhoods near the city's universities.
  • Residential accommodation in Sheffield — flats, houses, and apartments for long-term rental aimed at professionals, families, and working residents.

The site states it is now letting for 2027/2028, so the listings shown are for that academic cycle rather than immediate move-in.

How to search the listings

The property search lets you filter by two criteria:

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Location All, Broomhall, Broomhill, City Centre, Devonshire Quarter, Ecclesall, Netherthorpe, Norfolk Park, University
Bedrooms All, Individual Room, Studio, 1–6 Bedrooms

You can also switch between the student and residential departments before searching. A saved-properties feature is available for keeping track of listings you want to revisit.

Other resources on the site

Beyond listings, the site includes sections that are useful once you are deciding or have already signed:

  • Student information — split into pages for new students and existing students.
  • Utilities — guidance on setting up or managing utilities for a rental.
  • Testimonials — tenant feedback on the properties and service.
  • Report maintenance — a channel for logging repairs.
  • FAQ's and News — general questions and updates.
  • Contact — a phone number (0114 272 6006) and a contact form for enquiries.

Who it suits

The site is a reasonable starting point if you are a Sheffield student who wants a managed rental near campus and prefers to deal with a local specialist rather than a national platform. It is also relevant if you are a graduate or professional staying in Sheffield and looking for a long-term residential let.

Two practical points before you rely on it: the site does not publish prices, so you will need to ask about rent and what is included when you enquire; and the current listings are for 2027/2028, so check availability for your own move-in date rather than assuming something is free now. If you want to compare specific properties, use the location and bedroom filters first, save the ones that fit, then call or message the team with your dates and budget.