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Oak Brook Park, Birmingham

4.5 (2 reviews)

Student Accommodation

17 Grange Road, Birmingham, England B29 6BL

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Property ID: S01518186
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Basic Info

Walk to school 24 hours security Bills included Parcels collect

656 Beds

Highest Floor 3

Built in 2008

Oak Brook Park, formerly known as 'Liberty Park', is a  student accommodation in Birmingham, with easy access to the University of Birmingham and Selly Oak Campus. ALDI and Sainsbury's supermarkets are within walking distance, and several restaurants and pubs are nearby. If you like to socialise, you can relax with friends in the communal lounge area, which has a cinema room and lounge that can be booked free of charge. The study room provides a quiet environment for residents to study or read. There are also vending machines, so you can buy snacks from the flat when you don't have to leave the house.

 

Features

All 656 rooms in Oak Brook Park Birmingham are En-suite and were newly refurbished in 2023. Each room has a private bathroom, bedrooms are spacious at 12-14 square feet by UK standards, and 3-6 roommates per flat share the kitchen. Bedrooms are provided with beds, study desks and chairs, wardrobes and full-length mirrors. The kitchen has necessary amenities such as a microwave, oven, fridge etc. Hoover, broom and ironing board are also provided for residents to clean and maintain hygiene. The rent includes high-speed WIFI, water, electricity, heating and all other costs, so you don't have to pay anything extra.

 

The communal facilities within Oak Brook Park student accommodation pay attention to detail to help students better experience university life. The Film Room provides a state-of-the-art environment to create a rich cinematic experience. Quiet study rooms offer a serene space for students to focus on their studies. A fully equipped laundry room takes care of all the washing tasks while you focus on your studies or recreation, and bike storage facilities within the flats keep students' property safe.

 

Location and What's Hot? 

A stone's throw away from Oak Brook Park student housing, students will find Tesco and Sainsbury's, two famous supermarkets where everyone can buy daily essentials. Seoul Plaza and Hang Sing Hong are also in the neighbourhood, which bring together a wide range of Asian goods. For those who don't like to cook, don't worry; Yakinori downstairs offers authentic Japanese cuisine, Dixy Chicken serves up fast food favourites, and Kimchi Korean is all about Korean flavours. Finally, the area is also home to the lively Goose and Brook Sports Bar and the eclectic Circo, an excellent place for casual evenings and social gatherings.

 

Oak Brook Park student apartment students are just a stone's throw away from different fun activities. Explore the wonders of the earth at the Lapworth Museum of Geology, a treasure trove of geological wonders. Students can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape at Selly Oak Park, a local green haven. The University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and diverse fitness programmes designed to encourage and develop physical fitness.

 

Transport

Oak Brook Park is close to the University of Birmingham and is only a 5-minute walk to the main campus. Selly Oak Campus is an 11-minute bus ride away, and QA Higher Education Birmingham Campus is a 26-minute bus ride from Dawlish Rd Stop. Birmingham City University: City South Campus and Angels College are 10 and 15 minutes away by car. To travel to other cities, you can take the train from the University Train Station, an 8-minute walk from the flat.

 

Security & Services

Oak Brook Park provides comprehensive security services. There is a 24-hour electronic access control and video surveillance system, and external visitors must pass through multiple electronic doors to enter the building. In addition, the student housing is equipped with a maintenance team. After moving in, any problems with the facilities can be reported directly to the front desk. The team will be the first time for you to repair. The accommodation also offers paid parking. Please check with the capacity in advance.

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4.5

2 reviews

Amazing facilities · 1
Amazing area · 1

LI**

5.0

27 Dec 2023 02:19:52

The location is very good. The dormitory on our side has just been renovated and the facilities are very new. It is also very close to the school and the medical college can be reached within 15 minutes.
The location is very good. The dormitory on our side has just been renovated and the facilities are very new. It is also very close to the school and the medical college can be reached within 15 minutes.

WANG**

4.0

06 Feb 2023 08:11:57

Not bad, suitable for middle-class students.
Not bad, suitable for middle-class students.
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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.

Oak Brook Park 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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