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Piccadilly Point, Manchester

4.6 (164 reviews)

Student Accommodation

Berry Street, Manchester, England M1 2AD

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Property ID: S00017446
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Basic Info

No Service Fee Elevator Gym Bills included Parcels collect Short lease

587 Beds

Built in 2006

Block A, B, blockB, blockb

United Students Piccadilly Point is a modern student accommodation in Manchester, offering turnkey En-suite and Studio rooms designed for students. The rooms are fully furnished and equipped with Wi-Fi. All have a heating system and amenities like tables, chairs and wardrobes to keep you cosy during the colder months. The communal areas offer a range of facilities, including a kitchen, state-of-the-art gym, music room, study room, laundry and vending machines. The flats are ideally located next to Piccadilly railway station. There are numerous supermarkets, dining venues and bars in the surrounding area. Best of all, critical educational institutions such as INTO Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the University of Manchester are within walking distance from the flat.

 

Features

The En-suite and Studio at Piccadilly Point have been designed with students in mind. The rooms are fully furnished and equipped with Wi-Fi to ensure that students can always stay in touch with their studies and loved ones. Each room also has a fully functioning heating system to ensure students are warm and cosy during the colder months. For ease of living, the bedrooms are equipped with the necessary amenities, including desks, chairs and wardrobes, providing ample space for personal belongings and study materials. Additionally, at the end of a long day, we have comfortable beds for each student.

 

Piccadilly Point Manchester has a wide range of facilities in the communal areas to help students make the most of their study experience. The communal kitchen provides the perfect space to cook up a storm. The state-of-the-art gym is designed to keep you healthy, happy and energised. If you need inspiration, our music studio will awaken your creativity. Our study room is a quiet space for you to focus on your studies and grow your knowledge. We also offer students the convenience of a laundry room and vending machines to ensure they can meet their daily needs without leaving home. For the environmentally conscious, we also offer secure bike storage to make your commute easier while protecting the environment.

 

Location and What's Hot? 

Piccadilly Point is surrounded by a wide range of amenities that cater for the daily needs of students, with a variety of supermarkets, including Sainsbury's, M&S, Co-op Food and SPAR, all within walking distance. These shops offer a wide range of daily necessities, making it easy for students to shop. The Scottish Steak Club provides hearty meals for meat lovers, while the Carnival offers a fun and eclectic menu for dining out. On the other hand, Freight Island is a food lover's paradise, with diverse cuisines, from gourmet burgers to vegetarian delicacies. After a long day of studying, students can relax in one of several nearby pubs - Star & Garter, Piccadilly Central Bar and The Bulls Head- which offer a wide range of drinks in cosy surroundings, ideal for socialising and relaxing.

 

Within minutes of Piccadilly Point, there is a plethora of engaging activities. For those with a penchant for urban green spaces, Vimto Park and Sackville Gardens offer the perfect retreat where people can relax in lush green surroundings. For the adventurous, Projekts MCR Skatepark provides an exciting experience and is a haven for skateboarders of all abilities. Finally, Manchester Palace Theatre will offer an unforgettable evening for arts and culture lovers. As one of Manchester's leading theatres, many high-quality productions are regularly staged here.

 

Transport

For students living in Piccadilly Point, getting around is an absolute breeze. INTO Manchester is a 12-minute walk away, while BPP University Manchester Campus, The University of Law Manchester Campus and Manchester Metropolitan University are just a 14-minute walk from the flats. The University of Manchester is also within easy reach, a 15-minute walk away. Moreover, Manchester Piccadilly railway station is just 3 minutes away, giving students easy access to the rest of the UK.

 

Security & Services

Piccadilly Point has a robust CCTV system to ensure a secure environment around the clock. Our front desk can always assist you with any questions or needs. Furthermore, we recognise the importance of staying connected to the outside world and offer high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the flat. In addition, our parcel room exemplifies our attentive service and ensures that you will never miss a delivery, no matter your schedule.

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4.6

164 reviews

Amazing facilities · 41
Super-fast internet · 32
Amazing area · 41
Great customer service · 46

DING**

5.0

16 Apr 2024 10:32:13

The front desk was friendly and the room was clean
The front desk was friendly and the room was clean

JIN**

5.0

15 Apr 2024 16:42:18

Very good! The room was very clean and the heating was very adequate
Very good! The room was very clean and the heating was very adequate
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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.

Piccadilly Point 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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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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