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The Old Fire Station, Birmingham
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Student Accommodation
Aston Street, Birmingham, England B4 7DA
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Property ID: S00017698
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4.5
Clean, tidy, comfortable and convenient overall very satisfied
Overall quite satisfactory in line with expectations
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Basic Info
483 Beds
Built in 2009 · Renovated in 2019
Block A, B, C
Canvas The Old Fire Station has been a famous student accommodation in Birmingham for 14 years and was refurbished and renovated in 2019. The flats offer En-suite, Studio and Non-En-suite rooms to suit the different needs of students. The Old Fire Station Birmingham is ideally situated on the north side of Birmingham city centre within walking distance of Aston University and Birmingham City University. The flats are also surrounded by a variety of supermarkets, restaurants and bars. In addition to this, there are also several entertainment facilities for a weekend away with friends. If you're looking for student accommodation in Birmingham, then this is the place for you.
Features
Canvas The Old Fire Station offer up to 15 room types, including Non-En-suite, En-suite and Studio, perfect for all students. Non-En-suite is ideal for groups of friends, with cosy bedrooms that will provide students with an excellent relaxing space, while the communal kitchen and living room are natural places to socialise. En-suite is the most common. The En-suite is the most common type of room, with its own bathroom to ensure privacy. For those who prefer to be alone, the Studio is perfect. Offering a fully self-contained living space with a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom, all rooms at Birmingham Student apartment are fully furnished and equipped with appliances and a refrigerator, stovetop, oven, microwave, and more in the kitchen area.
Within the common areas of this student housing, students will find a variety of amenities. Firstly, the spacious Lounge is filled with a variety of comfortable sofas and is a popular choice for students to relax and socialise. Secondly, the quiet study rooms are popular before exams, providing students with a peaceful environment to revise. Also, students who like to exercise need not worry. It is also equipped with a professional gym where everyone can work up a sweat. And while students enjoy studying and living, the bike shed and laundry room provide daily life's basics.
Location and What's Hot?
Canvas The Old Fire Station is situated just north of Birmingham city centre, close to the James Watt Queensway, giving quick access to all parts of the city. There's a Tesco supermarket just opposite the flat, as well as a Sainsbury's, Co-op and Allan's Shop within walking distance, plus Papa Asian Mart can help you unlock more cultural goods. The Restaurant / Conference Aston canteen close to the University will be students' most affordable meal option. Birmingham student housing is surrounded by well-known restaurants such as BRGRI Birmingham, Caspian Pizza, and Empress Bar & Grill. After dinner, head to pubs such as The Bull, Gunmakers Arms and The Lounge to experience British pub culture with friends.
For attractions around here, the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, and the West Midlands Police Museum are the first to be mentioned. Birmingham's leading museums offer a wide range of exhibitions and entertainment programmes inside and are well worth a visit. Next door, the Birmingham Science Garden and Eastside City Park are perfect for nature lovers, offering a tranquil spot in the middle of a busy city. For the more athletic, Redpoint Birmingham Climbing Centre is a 10-minute walk north and is a centre for experienced and novice climbers, with courses, a climbing shop and a vegetarian cafe.
Transport
Canvas The Old Fire Station is close to Aston University, and the main campus is a 5-minute away. Birmingham City University is also a short 8-minute walk away. University College Birmingham is a 17-minute bus ride, and The University of Law Birmingham Campus is a 14-minute bus ride away. The University of Birmingham is a 24-minute bus ride away. Newman University is the furthest away at 24 minutes by car. Birmingham Snow Hill train station is a 10-minute walk away for travelling to other cities.
Security & Services
Canvas The Old Fire Station offers 24-hour WIFI, and students can upgrade for a fee if needed. To protect students' safety, the flats are monitored around the clock. Accommodation also has staff and security at the reception, and outsiders must register to enter.
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02 Oct 2021 04:03:02
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27 Feb 2023 20:39:39
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Cancellation Policy
No Visa No Pay
Failure to obtain visa, providing relevant proof within 3 days of receipt will qualify for release from the tenancy agreement and full refund of the deposit will be made.
(Refer to the original text of the cancellation policy)
(Refer to the original text of the cancellation policy)
No Place No Pay
Failure to receive grades，providing relevant proof within 3 days of receipt will qualify for release from the tenancy agreement and full refund of the deposit will be made.
(Refer to the original text of the cancellation policy)
(Refer to the original text of the cancellation policy)
Refund Guarantees Time Limit
7-day cooling-off period before 2023.8.1, 24-hour cooling-off period on and after 2023.8.1
During cooling-off period
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days, we’ll arrange a full refund of your deposit. No fees, no fuss.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2023, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.
Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.
（For AY23/24）
(Refer to the original text of the cancellation policy)
During cooling-off period
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days, we’ll arrange a full refund of your deposit. No fees, no fuss.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2023, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.
Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.
（For AY23/24）
(Refer to the original text of the cancellation policy)
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CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO BOOKINGS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/23
A. During cooling-off period
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2022, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.
Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.
B. After cooling-off period has expired
If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy, e.g. if you can evidence that you are not/are no longer a student at university. In other cases, you may need to find a replacement tenant.
Please read the sections below, and check if any of these apply to you. To put in a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team. They will respond as soon as possible, letting you know if there is any extra information you need to provide.
The following procedure applies to the below:
• Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
• Failure to obtain visa (all academic years)
• Studying in an alternative city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable
• The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled
• Deferment of University entry (all academic years)
• Eviction from University
• Voluntary withdrawal from University
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can longer attend the affiliated University for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. If this has happened to you, please email or write to your Property Team immediately, explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel. You must also provide official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or VISA authorities/embassy (which must include the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University) to your Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published or reached. If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange to return your full deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
If you have changed your mind about your choice of University and wish to study in a different city, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is unavailable, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange the return of the full deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).
The following procedure applies to the below:
Change of mind
Booked different accommodation
Accepted onto a placement
Single semester course
Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online, or decision to commute to your University city
If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for one or more of the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat).
The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy. Student Roost will also return your deposit in full (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found and their tenancy starts.
We assess all requests to cancel on a case-by-case basis. You, or someone who you have given written authority to act on your behalf, must make a request to cancel in writing or via email to the Property Team. You must also provide sufficient documentation supporting the reasons for the request and why they prevent you from living in your accommodation.
Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
Updated October 2021
CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO BOOKINGS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24
A. During cooling-off period
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days, we’ll arrange a full refund of your deposit. No fees, no fuss.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2023, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.
Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.
B. After cooling-off period has expired
If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy, e.g. if you can evidence that you are not/are no longer a student at university. In other cases, you may need to find a replacement tenant.
Please read the sections below, and check if any of these apply to you. To put in a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team. They will respond as soon as possible, letting you know if there is any extra information you need to provide.
The following procedure applies to the below:
• Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
• Failure to obtain visa (all academic years)
• Studying in an alternative city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable
• The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled
• Deferment of University entry (all academic years)
• Eviction from University
• Voluntary withdrawal from University
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can longer attend the affiliated University for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. If this has happened to you, please email or write to your Property Team immediately, explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel. You must also provide official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or VISA authorities/embassy (which must include the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University) to your Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published or reached. If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange to return your full deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to rent owed for the period you have occupied the Accommodation, the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
If you have changed your mind about your choice of University and wish to study in a different city, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is unavailable, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange the return of the full deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).
The following procedure applies to the below:
• Change of mind
• Booked different accommodation
• Accepted onto a placement
• Single semester course
• Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online, or decision to commute to your University city
If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for one or more of the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat).
The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy. Student Roost will also return your deposit in full (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found and their tenancy starts.
We assess all requests to cancel on a case-by-case basis. You, or someone who you have given written authority to act on your behalf, must make a request to cancel in writing or via email to the Property Team. You must also provide sufficient documentation supporting the reasons for the request and why they prevent you from living in your accommodation.
Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
Updated October 2022
A. During cooling-off period
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2022, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.
Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.
B. After cooling-off period has expired
If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy, e.g. if you can evidence that you are not/are no longer a student at university. In other cases, you may need to find a replacement tenant.
Please read the sections below, and check if any of these apply to you. To put in a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team. They will respond as soon as possible, letting you know if there is any extra information you need to provide.
The following procedure applies to the below:
• Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
• Failure to obtain visa (all academic years)
• Studying in an alternative city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable
• The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled
• Deferment of University entry (all academic years)
• Eviction from University
• Voluntary withdrawal from University
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can longer attend the affiliated University for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. If this has happened to you, please email or write to your Property Team immediately, explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel. You must also provide official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or VISA authorities/embassy (which must include the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University) to your Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published or reached. If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange to return your full deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
If you have changed your mind about your choice of University and wish to study in a different city, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is unavailable, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange the return of the full deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).
The following procedure applies to the below:
Change of mind
Booked different accommodation
Accepted onto a placement
Single semester course
Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online, or decision to commute to your University city
If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for one or more of the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat).
The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy. Student Roost will also return your deposit in full (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found and their tenancy starts.
We assess all requests to cancel on a case-by-case basis. You, or someone who you have given written authority to act on your behalf, must make a request to cancel in writing or via email to the Property Team. You must also provide sufficient documentation supporting the reasons for the request and why they prevent you from living in your accommodation.
Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
Updated October 2021
CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO BOOKINGS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/24
A. During cooling-off period
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days, we’ll arrange a full refund of your deposit. No fees, no fuss.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2023, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, we will arrange the return of your full deposit.
Please note that at the point you receive your key and check in to your accommodation, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end.
B. After cooling-off period has expired
If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy, e.g. if you can evidence that you are not/are no longer a student at university. In other cases, you may need to find a replacement tenant.
Please read the sections below, and check if any of these apply to you. To put in a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team. They will respond as soon as possible, letting you know if there is any extra information you need to provide.
The following procedure applies to the below:
• Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
• Failure to obtain visa (all academic years)
• Studying in an alternative city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable
• The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled
• Deferment of University entry (all academic years)
• Eviction from University
• Voluntary withdrawal from University
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can longer attend the affiliated University for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. If this has happened to you, please email or write to your Property Team immediately, explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel. You must also provide official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or VISA authorities/embassy (which must include the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University) to your Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published or reached. If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange to return your full deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to rent owed for the period you have occupied the Accommodation, the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
If you have changed your mind about your choice of University and wish to study in a different city, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is unavailable, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and we will arrange the return of the full deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).
The following procedure applies to the below:
• Change of mind
• Booked different accommodation
• Accepted onto a placement
• Single semester course
• Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online, or decision to commute to your University city
If you do not wish to live at Student Roost for one or more of the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat).
The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy. Student Roost will also return your deposit in full (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found and their tenancy starts.
We assess all requests to cancel on a case-by-case basis. You, or someone who you have given written authority to act on your behalf, must make a request to cancel in writing or via email to the Property Team. You must also provide sufficient documentation supporting the reasons for the request and why they prevent you from living in your accommodation.
Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
Updated October 2022
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