mafstudents.co.uk

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:

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.

Before committing to a MAF Properties student home, confirm four things: the property type and bedroom count that match your household, the neighbourhood's walking distance to your campus, what the rent covers (especially utilities) and the tenancy terms, and whether a room is actually available in the advertised 2027/2028 letting period. MAF Properties describes itself as a Sheffield specialist with over 30 years of experience in student accommodation, offering shared houses, private flats and studios, plus residential lets for graduates, professionals and families. The checks below follow the information the website actually provides, so you know what to confirm directly with the team.

Start with the property type and bedroom count

The site's search tool filters by number of bedrooms, with options ranging from an individual room and studio up to six-bedroom properties. That range matters because it tells you what kind of household each listing is built for:

• Individual room or studio — suited to a student who wants their own space rather than a shared house.
• Shared houses (typically 2–6 bedrooms) — suited to groups of friends or students who want to split costs and live together.
• Private flat — a middle option between a studio and a shared house.

Decide your household size and whether you want to share before you search, then use the bedroom filter to narrow results. If you are moving with a group, agree the group size first; a five-bedroom house is only useful if you have five people ready to sign.

Check the neighbourhood against your campus

MAF Properties lists properties across these Sheffield locations: Broomhall, Broomhill, City Centre, Devonshire Quarter, Ecclesall, Netherthorpe, Norfolk Park and University. The site states that properties are in convenient neighbourhoods and that some are within walking distance of Sheffield City Centre, but it does not publish distances to specific universities for each listing.

Use the location filter to shortlist areas, then verify the actual walk or commute to your own campus before deciding. Broomhall and Broomhill, for example, sit close to the university area, while Norfolk Park and Ecclesall are further out — so the right choice depends on which institution you attend and how you plan to travel. Ask the team directly about distance from your specific building rather than relying on the general "close to campus" description.

Confirm affordability, utilities and tenancy terms

The site describes its student homes as "affordable" and "high quality," and it has a dedicated Utilities section in its navigation, which suggests utilities are handled as part of the tenancy arrangement. However, the page does not state what the rent includes, whether bills are bundled, or what the tenancy length and deposit terms are.

Before choosing, get these in writing from the team:

1. What the rent covers — whether gas, electricity, water and broadband are included or separate, and how they are billed.
2. Tenancy length — whether it matches your academic year and what happens if your course dates differ.
3. Deposit and guarantor requirements — standard for student lets, but confirm the amount and process.
4. Maintenance and support — the site provides a Report Maintenance portal and describes "trusted support," so ask how repairs are handled and what response times to expect.

The site also has a Testimonials section and a Student Information area for new and existing students; reading these gives you a sense of how the landlord operates before you commit.

Note the letting period and confirm availability

The homepage currently advertises "NOW LETTING 2027/2028." That is the letting cycle being promoted, not a guarantee that a specific property or room is free. Availability changes as rooms are taken, so treat the advertised period as the window to act in, and confirm the status of any listing you like with the team.

The practical sequence is:

• Use the search filters (location, bedroom count, student or residential department) to build a shortlist.
• Save properties using the Saved Properties feature so you can compare them.
• Contact MAF Properties by phone (0114 272 6006) or through the site's contact form to confirm availability for 2027/2028 and ask the utilities and tenancy questions above.
• Only then commit to a viewing or application.

Who this accommodation suits

MAF Properties is a fit if you are a Sheffield university or college student looking for a shared house, private flat or studio in one of the listed neighbourhoods, and you want a landlord with a long local track record. It is also relevant if you are a graduate, working professional or family, since the same company lets residential properties across the city on a long-term basis.

It may not be the right fit if you need a published, itemised rent-and-bills breakdown before you make contact, or if you need a room immediately — the current promotion points to the 2027/2028 cycle, so near-term availability has to be confirmed rather than assumed. In either case, a direct call is the fastest way to get a definite answer.

MAF Properties suits two broad groups in Sheffield: students at universities and colleges who want shared houses, private flats or studios near campus, and non-students — graduates, working professionals and families — looking for long-term residential rentals. The site presents both as affordable, well-maintained homes in convenient neighbourhoods, so it is a reasonable starting point if you want a single letting specialist covering student and residential lets in the city. It is not a university-run allocation service, and the site does not publish rents, so you will need to enquire directly to judge affordability for your budget.

Students: shared houses, flats and studios

MAF Properties describes itself as a specialist in student accommodation in Sheffield for university and college students, with over 30 years of experience in the city centre. The student side of the site is built around three property types:

• Shared houses — the search filter lists properties from individual rooms up to 6 bedrooms, which matches the typical shared-house format.
• Private flats — one- and two-bedroom options appear in the same bedroom filter.
• Studios — listed as a distinct category for students who want their own unit.

Locations are chosen for convenience to campus and the city. The site's location filter covers Broomhall, Broomhill, City Centre, Devonshire Quarter, Ecclesall, Netherthorpe, Norfolk Park and University — neighbourhoods grouped around Sheffield's universities and the centre. If your main criterion is a short walk or bus ride to lectures, filtering by these areas is the quickest way to see what fits.

The site also states it is now letting for 2027/2028, which tells you the student cycle it is currently advertising for. If you are planning further ahead than that, ask directly rather than assuming listings exist.

Graduates, professionals and families: residential lets

The same company runs a residential lettings section for people who are not students. According to the site, this covers flats, houses and apartments for long-term rental, aimed at graduates, working professionals and families. The pitch is the same as the student side: high-quality, well-maintained homes in convenient neighbourhoods.

This matters if you are staying in Sheffield after graduation and want to avoid moving letting agents, or if you are a family or working resident who found the site while searching for student properties. Use the residential section rather than the student search, since the two are presented as separate ranges.

How to check whether it fits you

1. Decide which range applies — student property or residential property. The site separates them, and the search filters (location, number of bedrooms, property type) sit within the student side.
2. Filter by location and bedrooms — pick the neighbourhood closest to your campus or workplace and the size you need, from an individual room to 6 bedrooms.
3. Shortlist and save — the site has a saved-properties feature, useful for comparing options before enquiring.
4. Contact the team — the site invites you to get in touch so they can match you to a property. This is also where you confirm rent, bills and availability, none of which the homepage states.
5. Check the student information pages — there are dedicated sections for new students and existing students, plus utilities, FAQs and a maintenance reporting route. Existing tenants should note the maintenance reporting option before signing.

Where to look for caveats

• Price is not published. The site calls its homes affordable but gives no figures, so treat "affordable" as a positioning claim until you have a quote.
• Bills and utilities are not spelled out on the homepage beyond a utilities menu item; confirm what is included before comparing with other providers.
• Availability timing is tied to the 2027/2028 letting cycle for students; ask about your specific move-in date.
• It is a letting specialist, not a university service. If you want halls or officially allocated rooms, this is a different route.

In short: if you are a Sheffield student wanting a shared house, flat or studio in a campus-adjacent neighbourhood, or a graduate, professional or family wanting a long-term rental from the same local specialist, MAF Properties is set up for you. Start with the relevant property section, filter by area and size, then contact the team to get the numbers the site does not show.

You can search MAF Properties' listings by combining three filters on the site: department (Student or Residential), location, and number of bedrooms. The site's search tool offers these three drop-downs together, so you can narrow results to student properties in a specific Sheffield neighbourhood with the bedroom count you need. The site also shows "NOW LETTING 2027/2028," so listings are currently being promoted for that academic year.

Step-by-step search

1. Choose the department. Select Student (or Residential if you're looking for a long-term home as a professional, graduate, or family). This keeps your results within the type of property you want.
2. Choose a location. The location menu lists: All, Broomhall, Broomhill, City Centre, Devonshire Quarter, Ecclesall, Netherthorpe, Norfolk Park, and University. Leaving it on "All" searches across the city.
3. Choose the number of bedrooms. Options run from Individual Room and Studio through 1 to 6 Bedrooms. This is the main way to match a shared house or a solo flat to your group size.
4. Run the search and review the results. You can then open individual properties, save the ones you like, and contact the office if you want help matching to a property.

What each filter is useful for

The site describes its student homes as well-maintained, affordable, and in convenient neighbourhoods across the city, with properties within walking distance of Sheffield City Centre. It also states over 30 years of specialising in student accommodation in Sheffield.

After you find a property

• Save properties using the saved properties feature so you can compare shortlisted homes later.
• Report maintenance through the site if you're an existing tenant with an issue.
• Contact the office on 0114 272 6006 or via the contact page if you want the team to match you to a property.

Common sticking points

• Searching the wrong department. Student and residential listings are separate; if results look sparse, check the department drop-down.
• Over-filtering. Combining a narrow location with a high bedroom count can return few results. Try "All" locations first, then narrow down.
• Timing. The site is advertising 2027/2028 lets, so availability reflects that cycle rather than immediate move-in.

The site does not publish prices in the material reviewed here, so confirm rent and any fees directly with MAF Properties when you enquire.