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Battery Park, Birmingham

4.6 (10 reviews)

Student Accommodation

701 Bristol Road, Birmingham, England B29 6SR

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Property ID: S00793202
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Basic Info

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

460 Beds

Built in 2019

Block A, B

Battery Park is a Birmingham student accommodation located in the Selly Oak area, near supermarkets and shopping centres in the business district. This private student accommodation is available in Studio room types only and is ideal for students who prefer to live independently. The rooms offer an internal bathroom and separate kitchen and are fully furnished and equipped with all amenities. Battery Park is next to Selly Oak train station, giving students quick access to the University of Birmingham and the city centre.

 

Features

Battery Park offers 4 types of Studio room types to suit the different needs of students. All rooms come with a private bathroom and separate kitchen area. The living area is fully furnished with a small double bed, table, chair, summer holiday, wardrobe and under-bed storage. The kitchen also offers a wide range of appliances, with a fridge, oven, microwave and hob available.

 

Within the common areas, Battery Park also offers a variety of living spaces for students. The spacious lounge allows for networking and events. Students who need a quiet space can study alone in the cosy Study Room. The Bike Storage and Laundry Room also provide convenience for living.

 

Location and What's Hot? 

Battery Park is located in a prime area of Selly Oak, close to the business district. There is a large Sainsbury's supermarket downstairs, and chains such as Aldi and M&S are also within walking distance. For dinner, you can mix and match dishes from any of the 5 participating restaurants in The Restaurant Hub. Nando's, KFC and Mr Yummy are also nearby.

 

Battery Park is also surrounded by a large number of amenities and shops such as the Retail chain TK Maxx, Electronics store Currys, JD Sports and Sports Direct as the sportswear store and video game store GAME. There's also The Gym Group for fitness enthusiasts, while nature lovers can head to Selly Oak Park, a large tree-lined park featuring a playground and a 2km walking route, plus grassy lawns.

 

Transport

Battery Park is near Selly Oak train station, and the University of Birmingham is 7 minutes by train. Aston University, Birmingham Metropolitan College Matthew Boulton Campus and Birmingham City University are a 27-minute bus ride, while University College Birmingham is a 22-minute train ride away. Newman University is farther away, requiring a 32-minute bus ride.

 

Security & Services

Battery Park, with CCTV video surveillance and barrier-free access. Professional security personnel are on call 24 hours a day to ensure the safety of the students. The flats also offer super-fast internet connection, which is free of cost to students. In case of any damage to the facilities, the maintenance team will repair it free of cost.

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4.6

10 reviews

Amazing facilities · 3
Super-fast internet · 2
Amazing area · 3
Great customer service · 3

QIAN**

5.0

22 Dec 2023 18:28:11

Very good, very good, very good👍! ! !
Very good, very good, very good👍! ! !

Ai**

5.0

19 Nov 2023 08:56:11

I think this agency is quite suitable for international students.
I think this agency is quite suitable for international 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.

Battery Park FAQs

When is the due date for rent payment?

Please log in to the Account of Unite Students, enter the Booking page, and click on the Tenancy agreement file. In the YOUR PAYMENT SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN part of the document, you can find the deadline for paying rent and the corresponding rent amount. [DATE] is the rent payment deadline (the format is day/month/year) [AMOUNT] is the amount of rent that needs to be paid

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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.

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