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Florence Buildings, Birmingham
About the Property
Florence Buildings, is an affordable student accommodation in Birmingham that offers you comfortable shared apartments. University of Birmingham is only a short drive away from this property and Mander Portman Woodward is also a quick drive away from this new home
Features
Florence Buildings offers a range of amenities designed to make life comfortable, such as central heating that keeps the residents cozy throughout the year, a delightful garden refurbished for relaxation, and outdoor seating areas to foster connections among neighbors. Inside this modern apartment, you can enjoy the convenience of a microwave for quick meals, a TV in the lounge for entertainment, and the added ease of a washing machine and dishwasher for everyday chores. The apartment is fully furnished with stylish corner sofas, creating a welcoming and fashionable living space. Plus, utility bills are included covering gas, electricity, and water making budgeting stress-free. Embrace an exciting student community and a hassle-free lifestyle at Florence Buildings.
Location and What's Hot?
The property has several great places nearby that you should not miss out on. Nando’s Selly Oak is a well-known awesome place at a convenient 7-minute walking distance. The Bristol Pear is another amazing place with good reviews and is only a short 4-minute walk away from your new home in Birmingham.
Commute
Save plenty of time on the commute as transportation services are very close to this apartment. Selly Oak Station is a bus station that is only a 6-minute walk away from you. If you need to catch a train to your destination, Selly Oak also has a train station that is a very quick 3-minute walk from this property.
Room Types (1)
Ensuite
6 Bedroom 6 Bathroom Apartment
Shared Community & Utilities
Property Services
Outdoor Activities
Others
House Rules
Payment and Fees
1. You need to pay a holding deposit of GBP 50 to secure your room. 2. Once the agreement has been signed and your request has been accommodated, this deposit will be set off against your first or only instalment of rent.
1. Once the property has confirmed that they can accommodate a specific request, the student will need to pay a refundable deposit within 7 days of receiving the contract. 2. The deposit will depend on the room type you select and might change due to availability, please get in touch with your amber agent to know more.
The property offers 2 payment options: 1. Payment in full. 2. Payment in instalments (if you have a valid UK based guarantor or housing hand acts as your guarantor).
Credit card, debit card, direct debit and bank transfer.
1. The property accepts only UK based guarantors. 2. If you don't have a UK based guarantor you can use the services of housing hand. 3. International guarantors are not accepted by the property.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What will I need to bring?
What’s an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)?
An EPC shows how energy efficient a house is and can help you work out how much your utilities will cost. They put them on their website for you to look at but if you can’t find one let them know.
What is a HMO Licence?
What about gas certificates?
Your landlord is responsible for making sure the gas appliances at your property are safe and is required to have them inspected by a ‘Gas Safe’ engineer every 12 months. They will make a copy available to you when you move in and again when it is renewed.
What happens if someone doesn't pay their rent?
When will we receive the inventory?
What are my guarantor's liabilities?
What is a joint and several contract?
What if something goes wrong in the house?
What does it mean to pay rent quarterly?
How do I pay my rent?
For properties which manage, they will be asking you to set up direct debits to pay your rent which will either be monthly in advance or quarterly. They will email you with a link to a website where you'll need to enter your bank details to set up the direct debit. You can forward this link to your parents if they will be paying your rent for you. You'll need to make sure that you've got enough money in your account each month for the direct debit to work, if there's not you may be charged a late payment fee by them and your bank.
What do we do about bills?
Their properties are available with bills not included in the rent. This means that you have to pay extra for utilities.
Will I get my deposit back?
At the end of your tenancy they ask you to leave the property clean and tidy. They will also ask you to provide them with proof that you've paid all of your utilities (gas, electricity, water) and that you've dealt with the council tax at the property. (So make sure you hold on to all your bills!) Your tenancy agreement explains in detail why you may have charges deducted from your deposits. However, the main reasons tenants are charged are: -Not paying rent on time - you will accrue interest charges on any outstanding amounts. -Using Blu-Tack or similar on walls - if they have to re-paint a wall, the charge is normally £40 per wall. -Not cleaning the property well enough at the end of the tenancy.
What happens if I want to drop out?
Once you have signed your tenancy agreement you are bound to it for the full term. If you don’t want to live in the property any more you will still have to pay rent until you find someone to take over your liabilities. This is called a Novation. There is a charge for them to organise your Novation. If you signed your tenancy agreement before Monday 20th May 2019, the charge is £150. If you signed your tenancy agreement on or after Monday 20th May 2019, the charge is £125 per tenant changing + £10 per tenant on the tenancy agreement over one. If you would like them to advertise your room, there will be an additional charge of 50% of one month's rent, at minimum £250.
Where is my deposits/retainer protected?
What is a retainer?
In the event that a student is unable to make a payment, are we authorized to process the deposit on their behalf?
Are dual occupancy arrangements permitted for the properties?
They cannot do dual occupancy in their properties.
Can you outline your payment policy, including any available installment options?
They require all rent payments in advance of each month or quarter.
Are guarantors required for all bookings? If so, are international guarantors accepted?
They do require UK based guarantors but if they do not have one then we will accept them using Housing Hand but they do charge a small fee to act as a guarantor for students.
How do I collect my keys?
For a lot of their properties you'll be asked to collect your keys from their office after midday on the 1st day of your tenancy. You can pick your keys up at any point after that date during their office hours. Remember, everyone in your house will need to have completed all of their paperwork first, paid their rent and you'll need to bring your ID with you so they know they are giving the right keys to the right people!
For some properties your landlord will provide keys directly to you. They will email you a month before your move in date to confirm where you should collect your keys.
How does weekly rent convert into monthly rent?
There aren't exactly 4 weeks in a month so they calculate monthly rent in the following way: divide your weekly rent by seven (number of days in the week), then multiply by 365 (number of days in the year); finally multiple this by twelve (the number of months in the year).
The equation is: (weekly rent / 7) x 365 / 12 = monthly rent.
Please note that for leap years you need to adjust the equation to 366 to take the extra day into account.
What if I don't have a UK guarantor?
While their standard process is to ask tenants to provide a UK-based guarantor, who passes a credit check, they know that sometimes this may not be possible. For instance, if you are an International student.
There are two options available if you don't have a UK guarantor: you can pay your rent upfront, or apply to the company Housing Hand to act as your guarantor.
Housing Hand charges a one-off fee of £299 for this service, which will mean that they act as your UK guarantor for 12 months - the usual length of your tenancy. The fee is exclusive to pmg, so make sure you mention them to pay this fee.
