Good soundproofing, good facilities, although far from the city center
ZHAO**
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LUO**
The front desk service is very good, the apartment environment is good
Jiang**
From the train station near, travel is very convenient. The surrounding of the apartment is good, the staff are friendly
PAN**
The customer service is good
ZHOU**
The surrounding environment is very good, the room is also very good
YANG**
Not bad, but occasionally disconnects
yuan**
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222 Beds
Built in 2016 · Renovated in 2016
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Unite Students Houghall Court is a modern student accommodation in Durham sitting besides the River Wear. Houghall Court offers a wide range of en-suite and studio rooms that are well-equipped with first-class amenities. Located just at East Durham College's Houghall campus, Houghall Court Durham is also close to Durham University (5 minutes by bike), as well as less than a mile from Durham city centre. Living in Unite Students Houghall Court will provide students both peace and quiet and also easy access to the bustling city hub.
Features
Houghall Court Durham has a total of 222 beds, offering a wide range of en-suite and studio rooms to meet the needs of different students. The rent at Houghall Court includes utility bills, covering water, electricity, gas, heat, contents insurance, and Internet.
At Unite Students Houghall Court, en-suite rooms come with a private bathroom and shared kitchen, and studio rooms enjoy more independence with a private bathroom and private kitchen. All rooms at Houghall Court Durham are fully equipped with a cosy double bed, under-bed storage, a wardrobe, a desk, an iron, and a vacuum cleaner. The kitchen at Houghall Court is furnished with a microwave, an oven, a refrigerator, and cooking hobs.
Houghall Court Shared Community:
Unite Students Houghall Court provides not only a place to stay at Durham but also a feeling of at home. You can expect the best amenities and facilities at Houghall Court and experience the most of your academic life.
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Vending Machine
Bike Storage
Location and What's Hot?
Houghall Court enjoys a prime location beside the River Wear, less than a mile from Durham city centre. Everything thing students need, from food, cafes, pubs, and supermarkets to popular attractions, can be reached within easy commuting distance.
Supermarket: Tesco Express, Tesco Extra, and Sainsbury’s Local are convenient to reach from Houghall Court Durham.
Restaurant: Ammani at the Pumphouse, The Rabbit Hole, Rose Tree Inn, and Whitechurch Durham are popular eateries near Unite Students Houghall Court.
Gym: The Durham University’s Graham Sports Centre is just across the road from Houghall Court Durham. It has not only a fully equipped gym but also an indoor sports hall, tennis courts, artificial sports pitches, a running track and more.
Tourist Attraction: Do not forget to visit this beautiful city on the weekends. Durham Castle, Wharton Park, Nose’s Point, Low Burnhall, and Prebends Bridge are not far away from Houghall Court.
Transport
Unite Students Houghall Court is the perfect choice for students with a close location to prime universities. Also, there are many means of transport from Houghall Court Durham to anywhere in the city as well as nearby cities.
Bus: Bus stops like University Science Park, New Inn - Chruch Street, and Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B near Houghall Court can get you easily around the city.
Train: The Durham Railway Station is a 7-minute drive from Unite Students Houghall Court, and you can also reach there by bus within 15 minutes.
East Durham College: Unite Students Houghall Court is just located at its campus with only 1 minute's walking.
Durham University: Only 0.6 miles from Houghall Court; 5 minutes by bike, 15 minutes on foot.
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Unite Students Houghall Court emphasises the security of every student more than anything else. Providing a secure environment and the best services is what Houghall Court has pursued over the years. A wide range of facilities and measures have been taken to ensure the best living experience at Houghall Court Durham.
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ZHAO**
5.0
03 May 2023 04:32
Good soundproofing, good facilities, although far from the city center
Good soundproofing, good facilities, although far from the city center
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LUO**
5.0
22 May 2023 23:42
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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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How to pay rent?
There are two ways to pay the apartment rent, online payment or bank wire transfer 1. For online payment, please log in to the Account of Unite Students, click the Payments page, enter the rent amount to be paid in the dialog box, click the Pay button, and enter the payment card information. If it is a British savings card, select the Debit card type (the corresponding Billing address needs to be changed to a British address), if it is a Chinese credit card, select the Credit card type (the billing address remains the domestic address) 2. For bank wire transfer, please log in to the Account of Unite Students and click Booking page, download the Bank Transfer Info file, communicate with the bank in advance, and bring the corresponding materials to the bank counter or self-service money transfer machine for remittance. In the remittance postscript, please fill in the personal reservation information (refer to the content required in the bank_tranfer_info file). The wire transfer does not arrive in real time , please be sure to wire transfer 1-2 weeks before the deadline to ensure that the funds arrive on time. Since the bank will charge a cross-border payment service fee, please pay the required rent + service fee when paying the fee to ensure that the full amount arrives.
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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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How to pay rent?
There are two ways to pay the apartment rent, online payment or bank wire transfer 1. For online payment, please log in to the Account of Unite Students, click the Payments page, enter the rent amount to be paid in the dialog box, click the Pay button, and enter the payment card information. If it is a British savings card, select the Debit card type (the corresponding Billing address needs to be changed to a British address), if it is a Chinese credit card, select the Credit card type (the billing address remains the domestic address) 2. For bank wire transfer, please log in to the Account of Unite Students and click Booking page, download the Bank Transfer Info file, communicate with the bank in advance, and bring the corresponding materials to the bank counter or self-service money transfer machine for remittance. In the remittance postscript, please fill in the personal reservation information (refer to the content required in the bank_tranfer_info file). The wire transfer does not arrive in real time , please be sure to wire transfer 1-2 weeks before the deadline to ensure that the funds arrive on time. Since the bank will charge a cross-border payment service fee, please pay the required rent + service fee when paying the fee to ensure that the full amount arrives.
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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) on 03003031611, and they will coordinate staff to help you.
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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.
I have a special discount for the apartment when I make a reservation, how can I redeem it?
Please refer to the corresponding activity details provided by the apartment when you make a reservation, and then please accept the corresponding details with the apartment.
Should I pay as much as the apartment needs to pay?
Please decide how much to pay based on your payment method, but please make sure that the amount of your rent is consistent with the amount required by the apartment. For example, if you use an international bank remittance, the intermediary bank will charge part of the handling fee, so in this case, please ensure that the amount paid is the payable rent + handling fee, and ensure that the full amount arrives to avoid arrears.
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When can I check in?
You can check in on the day when the contract period starts. If you arrive at the apartment during non-working hours, it is best to inform the apartment in advance so that the apartment can arrange check-in.
Can I choose a roommate?
If you have other small partners who book together, you can contact our consultant teacher of uhomes, and we will try our best to help you arrange
How do I collect my access card?
After completing the check-in process at the front desk, you can get the key card from the apartment front desk
Can I check in early?
If you need to check in early, please contact your consultant teacher. If there are vacancies in the apartment for the corresponding lease period, you can arrange early check-in after accepting the corresponding extra rent
Can someone else get the key card for me?
No, for security reasons, your key card can only be collected by yourself.
Do I need to pay land tax?
If you are an eligible full-time student, you will be exempt from paying land tax. You must provide proof to the apartment that you are a full-time student
What if there is no one at the front desk when I arrive?
The apartment will 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) on 03003031611, and they will coordinate staff to help you.
What if I might be late and the check in slot time is not the same as my reserved time?
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 apartment APP, and then choose a new check-in time that suits you.
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Can I keep pets inside the apartment?
No, no pets are allowed in the apartment.
What should I do if I need to report for repair?
1. Reporting repairs by using the apartment software 2. Reporting repairs through the front desk of the apartment
Can I smoke inside the room?
The apartment is non-smoking for safety reasons and has smoke alarms. If you need to smoke, please ask the front desk of the apartment where the corresponding smoking area is located.