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Margaret Rule Hall, Portsmouth

Student Accommodation

Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, England PO1 2DR

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Property ID: S01495556
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Basic Info

No Service Fee 24 hours security Bills included Parcels collect Short lease 24/25 Cladding Works

348 Beds

Highest Floor 7

Built in 2022 · Renovated in 2022

Margaret Rule Hall is an excellent student accommodation in Portsmouth that provides both en-suites and studios. The accommodation is nestled in the heart of Portsmouth, and perfectly situated a mere 6-minute walk from the University of Portsmouth and a quick 15-minute drive from Highbury College. Margaret Rule Hall was named in honour of the esteemed archaeologist who led the recovery of the Mary Rose from the Solent. It now stands as a vibrant community, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for over 340 Portsmouth students to thrive and create lasting memories.

 

Features:

Whether you like sharing your space with friends or prefer keeping it to yourself, we've got options for you at Margaret Rule Hall. Opt for an en-suite if you desire your own bathroom but don't mind sharing a kitchen and lounge with your housemates. For those preferring a more solitary living experience, our studios are the perfect choice. If you find yourself unsure about which room type to choose, this helpful article from uhomes.com is here to guide you through the decision-making process: Studios or Ensuites: Which Student Room Type is Best for Me?

 

Every room at the Margaret Rule Hall Portsmouth is thoughtfully designed to prioritize your comfort, featuring plush beds, convenient bedside tables, and dedicated study desks. Additionally, each room offers the convenience of private bathrooms and a fully-equipped kitchen. As a resident of this Portsmouth student accommodation, you'll also have access to a vibrant common area and a fitness centre, shared with our neighboring Chaucer House, providing the perfect backdrop for creating unforgettable memories. Our range of additional amenities includes superfast Wi-Fi, on-site laundry facilities, secure bike storage, responsive maintenance support, and comprehensive contents insurance. Furthermore, to simplify your living experience, all utility bills are included in the rent, allowing you to focus on your studies and fully immerse yourself in the student lifestyle.

 

Location and What's Hot?

Situated between our Greetham Street and Chaucer House student accommodations in Portsmouth, Margaret Rule Hall is in a great central location. Premier shopping destinations, a variety of dining experiences, and an array of entertainment facilities are very close to our property. Our locality is also home to a vibrant selection of pubs and eateries. Furthermore, several supermarkets are conveniently positioned within a one-mile radius, facilitating easy access to everyday essentials. For those intrinsically curious about the city's rich history, Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Action Stations await your explorative spirit.

 

Transport:

The Margaret Rule Hall in Portsmouth boasts excellent connectivity to public transport, ensuring convenient travel options for residents. Just down the lane, you'll find the Civic Offices bus stop, providing easy access to local bus routes. For longer journeys, the Portsmouth & Southsea train station is a mere 3-minute walk away, allowing you to explore distant destinations with ease. These accessible transport links make your aspirations of traveling across the UK tangible and within effortless reach.

 

Security & Services:

Margaret Rule Hall Portsmouth offers 24-hour security and reception service. External visitors are required to pass through multiple electronic gates to enter the rooms. In addition, this student accommodation in Portsmouth has its own independent facility maintenance team. Once you have moved in, you can report any problems with the facilities directly to the front desk and the hostel will repair them for you as soon as possible.

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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.

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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.

Double Occupancy Policy

Double occupancy rooms:

No double occupancy rooms.

Margaret Rule Hall FAQs

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.

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 number) on 03003031611, and they will coordinate staff to help you.

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