@Chilldonaldchill I would agree with everything Avocado has said. DD's accommodation was great, everything well looked after, and communication very good. The grounds and surrounds are lovely. History student too, and the lecturers and tutors have all been fab, and were very supportive when DD was ill with Covid.
The town is small, but has a great gym, and a John Lewis (very important !) and plenty of places to eat, but as MidLife says is always very busy, although not a bad thing, as it is always buzzing with life. Most of DD's friends have got jobs there too in retail or hospitality. I would thoroughly recommend anyone to Exeter Uni.
@Pumpkintopf We didn't need to sign or do anything, which at the time seemed really odd. But obviously it very much depends on the landlord/agent, and DD's landlord is very explicit that his contract is with the student NOT the parent (we fell foul of this when DD asked if he needed to speak to us about an issue, absolutely not!). I assume he has been victim of particularly pushy parents in the past.
London is a nightmare for anyone hoping to rent. WIWIKAU is full of desparate parents and students trying to find accommodation. DD1, even as a working adult, with good funds, had terrible trouble finding her second flat. Things literally don't even hit the boards before they are snapped up. Fingers crossed that everything turns out well for the London crew.