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Harrow 1, Birmingham
About the Property
Harrow 1 is a comfortable student accommodation in Birmingham that offers fully-furnished shared apartments for you to choose from. The property is conveniently located just a 13-minute drive from the University of Birmingham and just a 9-minute drive from the Mander Portman Woodward making it an ideal student housing in Birmingham.
Features
All the rooms in this apartment come furnished with a comfortable bed, a wardrobe, a study desk, and plenty of storage for your belongings. The apartment also has a shared bathroom and a shared kitchen equipped with multiple appliances like a microwave, dishwasher, electric oven, etc. The TV in the lounge area is a great place to have all those movie nights on the weekend. There's also a washing machine and tumble dryer provided for your convenience. The apartment also has a lovely garden which is perfect to relax and unwind with your flatmates after a long day.
Location and What's Hot?
The property is surrounded by some of the city's finest restaurants and bars. If you're craving some Japanese cuisine, Yakinori- Selly Oak is a popular choice to go. Many well-known fast food chains like Domino's Pizza and Dixy Chicken are also located nearby. For all the caffeine lovers, Cafe Face and Cafe 55 are just at a short distance from the property. Supermarkets like Tesco Esso Express and Seoul Plaza are nearby and are perfect for all those last minute grocery runs.
Commute
This property has excellent connectivity to public transport, making it super convenient for you to get around and explore the city. The nearest Dawlish Rd Bus Stop is only a short 3-minute walk away, whereas the Selly Oak Train Station is a 10-minute walk from here, making it an ideal residence for students in Birmingham.
Room Types (1)
Non Ensuite
7 Bedroom 2 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?
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?
If they manage your property you will need to let them know about any maintenance issues, they have a team of trusted tradesmen and contractors who will resolve any issues you may have.
What does it mean to pay rent quarterly?
How do I pay my rent?
For properties which they manage, They'll be asking you to set up direct debits to pay your rent which will either be monthly in advance or quarterly. They'll 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'll 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 they 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?
Are guarantors required for all bookings? If so, are international guarantors accepted?
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.
