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Buchanan View, Glasgow
4.3
3 reviews
Student Accommodation
33-35 Calgary Street, Glasgow, Scotland G4 0XG
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Property ID: S00013338
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Basic Info
656 Beds
Built in 2003 · Renovated in 2003
Block A, B
Buchanan View is a luxury student accommodation in Glasgow city centre. As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the rooms have excellent views. Buchanan View offers traditional En-suite room types and luxury one-bedroom apartments, providing a quality environment for studying and living. The student flats are surrounded by many supermarkets and restaurants for supplies, ensuring students don't have to worry about their daily lives. Being within walking distance of The University of Strathclyde and The City of Glasgow College makes Buchanan View one of the most popular choices for students.
Features
The primary type of room offered at Buchanan View is the Classic En-suite room, where the kitchen and living room are shared with roommates. Then there is the One-Bed apartment, which has its own bathroom and kitchen, as well as a spacious wardrobe for storing personal belongings, and is especially suitable for students who prefer to live alone or with a close companion. All rooms are equipped with a comfortable bed, a desk and a chair. You can decorate your room to make it feel more like home. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower, a sink, a mirror, a toilet seat, a towel rack, and so on.
Free Wi-Fi covers all rooms and common areas. The rent package paid includes water, electricity and broadband charges. Common areas are cleaned by housekeeping staff free of charge. A washing machine and dryer are available in the laundry room, which students must use with coins. There is a bike storage area. The communal areas are excellent for socialising and studying.
Location and What's Hot?
Buchanan View is situated just north of Glasgow city centre and is surrounded by a bustling downtown area with many commercial facilities. Tesco, Sainsbury's and M&S are some of the UK's best-known supermarket chains, all within a 15-minute walk from the student flats. Local favourites such as La Sandwicherie, Di Maggio's and Ardnamurchan Scottish offer great food when you don't like cooking.
A 10-minute walk from Buchanan View is the north side of Glasgow city centre, where Cineworld Cinema, showing the latest international blockbusters in 2D and 3D formats, is located. Jungle Rumble is a popular entertainment option and is perfect for friends.
Transport
The University of Strathclyde and The City of Glasgow College are a 14-minute walk from Buchanan View. 25 minutes by subway to The University of Glasgow. The Academy of Music and Sound is a 19-minute bus ride away. Glasgow International College is further away and is a 28-minute bus ride. For travelling to other cities, High Street station is a 17-minute away by bus.
Security & Services
Buchanan View is equipped with a 24-hour surveillance system for student safety. Security guards are on duty at the front desk, and outsiders must register before entering. Insurance is included in the contract, which means that any damage to the room's contents will be covered by the insurance company, and the maintenance team will replace or repair the equipment as soon as possible.
From £195 /week
Security deposit £250
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ZHOU**
5.0
01 Apr 2023
LIN**
4.0
04 Apr 2023
The price is cheap, but some bedrooms face the road, so there may be noise
HUANG**
4.0
22 Mar 2023
The price/performance ratio is very good, and the service attitude of the staff is also very good. Although there is no gym, no entertainment equipment, and no study room, the location is not bad and the price is not bad
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House Rules
Cancellation Policy
No Visa No Pay
If you failed to obtain visa needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2024/25 academic year, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
No Place No Pay
•Failed to receive the grades needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
•The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled.
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can no longer attend the affiliated University for the 2024/25 academic year for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
•The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled.
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can no longer attend the affiliated University for the 2024/25 academic year for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
Refund Guarantees Time Limit
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 will arrange a full refund of your deposit.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2024, 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 if you check in to your accommodation and collect the keys during the cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end at the point you accept the keys.
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 will arrange a full refund of your deposit.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2024, 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 if you check in to your accommodation and collect the keys during the cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end at the point you accept the keys.
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CANCELLATION POLICY RELATING TO
BOOKINGS FOR THE 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR AT PROPERTIES IN
ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND
A.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 will arrange a full refund of your deposit.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2024, 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 if you check in to your accommodation and collect the keys during the cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end at the point you accept the keys.
B. CANCELLING 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 whether any of the situations described apply to you.
To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team with supporting evidence as set out below. The Property Team will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.
We assess all cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis.
The following procedure applies to the below:
•Failed to receive the grades needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
•Failed to obtain visa needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
•The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled.
•University entry is deferred from the start of the 2024/25 academic year until the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
•Choice of University for the start of the 2024/25 academic year has changed to a different city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable.
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can no longer attend the affiliated University for the 2024/25 academic year for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and 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 for the 2024/25 academic year, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. Please note that a new tenancy agreement will have to be entered into and the room type and rent for the new Student Roost accommodation in the different city may be different from the room type and rent for the original Student Roost accommodation. For example, the rent amount for the new Student Roost accommodation in the different city may be higher than the rent for the original Student Roost accommodation. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is not available, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange the return of the deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).
The following procedure applies to the below:
•Eviction from University
•Voluntary withdrawal from University
Cancelling your tenancy agreement for one of the above reasons is subject to approval at Student Roost’s sole discretion. We will consider cancellation requests for these reasons on a case by case basis.
Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason why you would like to cancel your tenancy and enclosing official written evidence from the University supporting the reason for your request.
Please note that until a decision is made by Student Roost you will continue to be liable for the rent.
If your cancellation request is approved, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence supporting the request), and we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent and/or the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
The end of the academic year, or the conclusion of any examination period, does not qualify for release from the tenancy and tenants will remain liable for the full tenancy period in their tenancy agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, you will remain fully liable for the entire duration of the tenancy agreement regardless of the academic calendar or exam schedules.
The following procedure applies to the below:
Change of mind.
Booked different accommodation.
Accepted onto a placement or exchange programme.
Single semester course.
Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online.
Decide 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. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO THIS UNTIL 31 MAY 2025. FROM AND INCLUDING 1 JUNE 2025 A TENANCY TAKEOVER IS NOT POSSIBLE.
The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat), and you must not have any rent arrears. Also, an existing resident/an individual who has a completed 2024/25 room booking with Student Roost cannot be used as a replacement person.
A TENANCY TAKEOVER FEE OF £50 WILL APPLY. This fee is non-refundable and covers the costs associated with changing your tenancy agreement.
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 period, provided that the replacement person has signed their tenancy agreement and any applicable cooling-off period has expired. Student Roost will also return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent and/or to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure). PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR THE RENT UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT PERSON HAS SIGNED THEIR TENANCY AGREEMENT AND PAID THE DEPOSIT, ANY APPLICABLE COOLING-OFF PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AND THEIR TENANCY PERIOD HAS STARTED.
Updated 30 October 2023
BOOKINGS FOR THE 2024/25 ACADEMIC YEAR AT PROPERTIES IN
ENGLAND, SCOTLAND AND NORTHERN IRELAND
A.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 will arrange a full refund of your deposit.
If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2024, 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 if you check in to your accommodation and collect the keys during the cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end at the point you accept the keys.
B. CANCELLING 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 whether any of the situations described apply to you.
To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your Property Team with supporting evidence as set out below. The Property Team will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.
We assess all cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis.
The following procedure applies to the below:
•Failed to receive the grades needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
•Failed to obtain visa needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2024/25 academic year.
•The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is cancelled.
•University entry is deferred from the start of the 2024/25 academic year until the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
•Choice of University for the start of the 2024/25 academic year has changed to a different city where Student Roost accommodation is unavailable.
If you’ve confirmed your Student Roost accommodation but then can no longer attend the affiliated University for the 2024/25 academic year for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided to our satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and 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 for the 2024/25 academic year, we will seek to place you in Student Roost accommodation in that city, if such accommodation is available. Please note that a new tenancy agreement will have to be entered into and the room type and rent for the new Student Roost accommodation in the different city may be different from the room type and rent for the original Student Roost accommodation. For example, the rent amount for the new Student Roost accommodation in the different city may be higher than the rent for the original Student Roost accommodation. If alternative Student Roost accommodation is not available, and you provide sufficient evidence of your change in circumstances as set out above, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence) and we will arrange the return of the deposit (minus any deductions that apply if you have moved in).
The following procedure applies to the below:
•Eviction from University
•Voluntary withdrawal from University
Cancelling your tenancy agreement for one of the above reasons is subject to approval at Student Roost’s sole discretion. We will consider cancellation requests for these reasons on a case by case basis.
Please email or write to your Property Team explaining the reason why you would like to cancel your tenancy and enclosing official written evidence from the University supporting the reason for your request.
Please note that until a decision is made by Student Roost you will continue to be liable for the rent.
If your cancellation request is approved, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the date of our approval (which will not be earlier than the date we receive satisfactory evidence supporting the request), and we will arrange the return of your deposit (minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent and/or the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
The end of the academic year, or the conclusion of any examination period, does not qualify for release from the tenancy and tenants will remain liable for the full tenancy period in their tenancy agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, you will remain fully liable for the entire duration of the tenancy agreement regardless of the academic calendar or exam schedules.
The following procedure applies to the below:
Change of mind.
Booked different accommodation.
Accepted onto a placement or exchange programme.
Single semester course.
Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online.
Decide 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. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO THIS UNTIL 31 MAY 2025. FROM AND INCLUDING 1 JUNE 2025 A TENANCY TAKEOVER IS NOT POSSIBLE.
The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat), and you must not have any rent arrears. Also, an existing resident/an individual who has a completed 2024/25 room booking with Student Roost cannot be used as a replacement person.
A TENANCY TAKEOVER FEE OF £50 WILL APPLY. This fee is non-refundable and covers the costs associated with changing your tenancy agreement.
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 period, provided that the replacement person has signed their tenancy agreement and any applicable cooling-off period has expired. Student Roost will also return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent and/or to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure). PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR THE RENT UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT PERSON HAS SIGNED THEIR TENANCY AGREEMENT AND PAID THE DEPOSIT, ANY APPLICABLE COOLING-OFF PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AND THEIR TENANCY PERIOD HAS STARTED.
Updated 30 October 2023
Double Occupancy Policy
Double occupancy rooms:
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1) You can get considerate and professional consulting services; 2) You can book exclusive listings of uhomes (subject to the inventory at the time of your booking); 3) You can get the combination of the most favorable price on the whole network, including but Not limited to rent reduction discounts, rent deduction discounts, uhomes exclusive cashback discounts, uhomes exclusive assistance discounts (telephone cards, IELTS quality courses, bedding sets, rice cookers), additional service discounts, invitations and gifts, event discounts, and combination discounts Please consult your consultant for details; 4) We provide a lower price guarantee. If you book on other apartment platforms and find the same apartment with a lower price, you can book through our platform, and we will simultaneously provide you with the same low price ( For details, please refer to the lower price guarantee clause).
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Some Studio room types allow double occupancy, can my friend stay with me?
Yes, you need to reconfirm with the apartment whether the room type you choose allows double occupancy, and the co-resident needs to be a student.
What is the general difference between Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum room types?
The main difference is the size of the building area, but each room has the same furniture, decoration style, etc. Note: There may also be other minor differences between apartment buildings in different cities.
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Will I have to pay a deposit for Glasgow City student accommodation?
Some student accommodations in Glasgow City will require a deposit (which may start out as a reservation fee) but not all – it depends on which accommodation you choose. If you are asked for a deposit, it will be capped at five weeks’ rent.
Can I get discounts for student accommodation in Glasgow City?
Yes, students who book early or a while in advance are eligible for good deals and pay lower rent in Glasgow City. You can also save on rent by making a group reservation. Other offers are constantly available; we recommend you keep an eye out for the latest ones on our website!
Are bills included in my rent?
This depends on the property you rent, but most of our properties in Glasgow City have all bills included, so you’ll only have to pay the rent and nothing else. Remember to make sure if this is the case with the property you’ve chosen though. You can see what bills are included on the property page of every property.
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