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Harriet Martineau, Birmingham

5.0 (6 reviews)

Student Accommodation

Aston Street, Birmingham, England B4 7UP

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Property ID: S01503229
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Basic Info

No Service Fee Elevator Walk to school 24 hours security Bills included Parcels collect Short lease

420 Beds

Built in 2018

Block A, D, D1, D2, D3, D4

Harriet Martineau is a minimalist student accommodation in Birmingham, offering affordable En-suite and spacious one-bedroom flats. All rooms have private bathrooms and are fully furnished with bedding to help students quickly settle into their new surroundings. A wealth of entertainment and restaurants surrounds flats within walking distance of Aston University and Birmingham City University. Ideal for Birmingham students.

 

Features

The Harriet Martineau student apartment has 420 beds in 3 En-suite rooms and one bad flat, all with inside bathrooms and fully furnished. The En-suite rooms share the kitchen and living room with 6-8 roommates, while the one bad flat offers a separate living space. In the communal areas, several communal facilities are available to assist you in your studies. The well-decorated halls contain study rooms, vending machines and a laundry room where students can carry out activities. 

 

Location and What's Hot? 

Harriet Martineau Birmingham is nearby and has many essential amenities to cater to a student's daily needs. Supermarkets such as Tesco, Londis and Co-op are all on hand, each stocking a wide range of fresh produce and groceries, while Papa Asian Mart offers a wide range of Asian specialities. For students who prefer to avoid cooking, BRGRI is the place to go for a hearty burger, while Pepe's offers a tempting Peri-peri flavour, and Caribbean Kruz stands out for its exotic Caribbean cuisine. For those interested in the history of law enforcement, the West Midlands Police Museum displays relics from centuries gone by and shares stories of crime and justice. Meanwhile, the Great Western Arcade is the perfect place for shopping enthusiasts. The arcade boasts a range of charming boutiques and cafes.

 

Transport

Harriet Martineau is located on the Aston University campus, near Birmingham City University, a 5-minute walk away. The University of Law Birmingham Campus is 14 minutes away by public transport, and University College Birmingham is 16 minutes away. The University of Birmingham is 21 minutes by bus. Newman University is a further 49 minutes by bus. Birmingham Snow Hill train station is a 12-minute walk away for travelling to other cities.

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5.0

6 reviews

Amazing facilities · 2
Amazing area · 4
Great customer service · 1

FENG**

5.0

09 Apr 2024 04:40:06

very good, very satisfied, very close to the school
very good, very satisfied, very close to the school

YANG**

5.0

20 Mar 2024 18:21:01

The surrounding environment is very good, can buy the necessities of life
The surrounding environment is very good, can buy the necessities of life
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House Rules

Cancellation Policy

No Visa No Pay

No Visa No Pay (NVNP)
a.If the student who has completed their booking has their visa application rejected, the student can provide evidence of the refusal and the booking will get cancelled with no liability.
b.For the evidence at 7(a) above to be valid it must:
i.be submitted within 7 days of the student receiving it;
ii.include the student's name and the date at which it was received;
iii.be received prior to 31 August of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in August or September;
iv.be received prior to 15 January of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in December or January.
c.Students can only cancel under 7(a) above, and under the NVNP policy, if they have applied for a visa and can evidence this. Students who haven't got a visa because they haven't applied for one are not eligible for the NVNP cancellation policy.

No Place No Pay

No Place No Pay (NPNP)
a.If the student who has completed their booking for a room is not accepted at a university in the city where they have booked a room with us, the student is able to cancel their room outside of the cooling-off period without the need for a replacement tenant provided they are able to provide evidence that they have not met the requirements for their offer or have been rejected by the university for some other reason.
b.For the evidence at 6(a) above to be valid it must:
i.be submitted within 7 days of the student receiving it;
ii.include the student's name and the date at which it was received;
iii.be received prior to 31 August of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in August or September;
iv.be received prior to 15 January of the Academic Year for those with tenancies starting in December or January.
c.We reserve the right to check with the university if the evidence is genuine or fake. Providing fake / photoshopped documents is forgery and is an offense punishable by law in the UK.

Refund Guarantees Time Limit

3 days to accept the offer+ 7 days cooling-off period
Once a booking is processed, the student has 3 days to accept the offer. It means for the student and the guarantor to accept the contract and pay the £250 advance rent payment. (For bookings in England only. No Advance Rent Payment is required for bookings in Scotland).

Once these steps are done, the booking is completed.
If one of the step is not completed within these 3 days, the offer will expire.
If the student still wants a room, we can re-process a booking, but we cannot guarantee that the same room or the same price will be available.
Once the booking is completed, the student has another 7 days to change their mind and cancel their booking without any reasons. This is called the cooling-off period.

Details

Making a Booking
Once a booking is processed, the student has 3 days to accept the offer. It means for the student and the guarantor to accept the contract and pay the £250 advance rent payment. (For bookings in England only. No Advance Rent Payment is required for bookings in Scotland).
Once these steps are done, the booking is completed.
If one of the step is not completed within these 3 days, the offer will expire.
If the student still wants a room, we can re-process a booking, but we cannot guarantee that the same room or the same price will be available.
International cancellation provisions
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1.Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2.After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
-No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
-No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
-No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.

Pets Policy

No Pet

Double Occupancy Policy

Double occupancy rooms:

No double occupancy rooms.

Harriet Martineau FAQs

What is Internal “Health checks” for hot cities’ bookings?

Students will be asked to provide their university offer or a screenshot of the university portal showing their name and enough information to confirm the student has completed the application process.↵↵For a small sample of students, Supplier might check with their university partners if they can confirm the offers and information are genuine.↵↵If the student doesn’t reply to any of the 3 attempts, Supplier will have a red flat to this booking.↵↵If Supplier still cannot get any contact from the student, Supplier will cancel the booking.

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When I make a reservation, is the advance rent paid a deposit? How to refund?

Advance Rent is prepaid rent, used as a deposit. After you successfully check in, Advance rent will be deducted from your rent and will not be refunded.

My check-in time is inconsistent with my appointment time (check in slot), and is it possible to che

If you arrive on the same day but are only tens of minutes to a few hours late, you can wait at the front desk, and the staff will serve you after processing the students who have made an appointment. If you arrive on a different day, please click "Edit" in the check in summary of the Unite APP, and then choose a new check-in time that suits you. The apartment will also provide emergency contact information, which can be dialed at the entrance of the apartment or in a prominent place at the front desk. Alternatively, you can call the apartment's emergency control center (UK number) on 03003031611, and they will coordinate staff to help you.

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