Intro
Albion Court is an ideal student accommodation located on Western Road in Leicester; Albion Court is perfect for those studying in De Montfort University and the University of Leicester, and Leicester City Centre as these are located near to the property. There are excellent transport links, plenty of shops and restaurants on your doorstep. Albion Court student housing offers 105 en-suite rooms. It is an excellent choice for students, as All rooms are spacious- with a comfortable bed, wardrobe, ample storage area to keep your belongings, and a study desk. You will share the kitchen area with your other flatmates. Albion Court offers everything you need for your time in Leicester. If you face maintenance related issues, the on-site maintenance team will help you out.
Distance to
- The University of Leicester is 10 minutes drive from the property.
- De Montfort University is only 13 minutes walking distance away.
- University of Leicester Medical School is 8 minutes drive.
- Leicester Royal Infirmary is only 13 minutes walk from Albion Court student housing.
- Leicester general hospital is approx. Fifteen minutes drive away.
- If you are in a mood to have a great meal, you can head to Antalya Restaurant, which is a short walk away.
- After a long tiring day at the University, you can chill with your friends in the Western, which is a 2 minutes walking distance away from the Albion Court.
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Room Facilities
basic
A spacious Classic en-suite, 13m2 in with a double bed, wardrobe, storage space and a study desk. Clusters are arranged with 5 rooms to a shared kitchen.
Room features
Deluxe en-suite, up to 15m2 in with a double bed, wardrobe, storage space and a study desk. Clusters are arranged with 5 rooms to a shared kitchen.
Deluxe en-suite wet room, up to 16m2 with a spacious wet room en-suite, double bed, wardrobe, storage space and a study desk. Clusters are arranged with 4 rooms to a shared kitchen.
Room Facilities
This large Studio apartment offers a kitchenette, lounge leading to a separate bedroom with double bed, study desk, storage and en-suite.
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy
4.1 Cancellation cooling off period(s)
If you choose to cancel your booking with property Management group, you will have 5 calendar days after signing your AST to do so.
If you made your booking fewer than 5 calendar days before your AST start date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of (a) 5 calendar days after signing your AST, or (b) the date you actually check in.
You may request to cancel your booking by sending an email to the property.
Property Management group will refund your deposit (less a 50.00 fee) within 14 calendar days of accepting your cancellation. International bank transfers can take longer to process funds and incur a transfer fee.
4.2 Cancellations after the cooling off period(s)
You will not be able to cancel your booking after your cooling off period has ended. You and your Guarantor (if applicable) will be required to meet the obligations set out within your AST.
4.3 Cancellations after you have moved into the accommodation
We hope you speak to our local property manager if you are thinking about leaving your accommodation. If you do decide to leave your accommodation during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract, providing the conditions set out below are met:
You provide sufficient evidence to support your cancellation request You find a suitable replacement (who must be enrolled as a full-time student at a local university or college) to take a new tenancy agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.
The incoming tenant must enter into an AST with property Management group, providing the relevant requested documents, and where relevant also providing a suitable UK Guarantor.
Refunds due will not be processed until the incoming tenant taking over the contract has signed the AST, paid and moved into the accommodation.
If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you and your guarantor (if applicable) will be responsible for paying the full rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation. You will also remain liable for the rent payment until the new tenants AST starts.
4.4 Cancellations by property Management group or the Landlord
Our terms and conditions require you to sign your AST within the period specified on your electronic AST. If you and your Guarantor (if applicable) fail to sign your AST within this timescale, your AST will be automatically cancelled.
Property Management group retains its right to cancel your AST and retain your deposit should you fail to provide a suitable guarantor for your tenancy on more than 2 occasions.
If for any reason property Management group is not able to offer you accommodation once your AST is fully signed, we will contact you as soon as possible detailing the reasons why, or offering an alternative solution on terms sufficiently similar than the ones already agreed upon. If we cannot offer a suitable alternative, we will refund all monies paid to property Management group. Should you decline the alternative accommodation, you can find a suitable replacement tenant to take over your tenancy and you and your Guarantor (if applicable) will remain liable for the rent payment until such time.
4.5 First-year students who do not get a place at university: No Place, No Stay
This offer is applicable to undergraduate first-year students only.
If you are a prospective first-year undergraduate student, and your offer of a place at your preferred university/higher education institution is withdrawn, you may be eligible to receive a refund of your deposit minus a 50 fee.
You may also be eligible to cancel under No Place, No Stay if you choose to go to a different university in a city that does not have availability in a property. Where you have been accepted in university in a city where property Management group has availability in a property, your booking will be transferred to that property.
To cancel under No Place, No Stay, you must supply either (a) a copy of a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college; or (b) a copy of the acceptance letter from a new university. This must be received by the property over the mail within 5 calendar days of the date on which you have requested a cancellation. On receipt of the required documentation, provided it is satisfactory, the agreement will be cancelled with a refund of your deposit, minus a 50 fee.
Payment Details
Rent Info:
Pay 30% in August, rest in 10 - 10% of the remaining rent in the months of September, October, November, December, January, February, March Without any Guarantor.
Payment in Instalments (requires a UK Guarantor)
9 Instalment Option:
August: 10% of total rent
September: 10% of total rent (or 20% if booked after 14 August)
October: 10% of total rent
November: 10% of total rent
December: 10% of total rent
January: 10% of total rent
February: 10% of total rent
March: 10% of total rent
April: 20% of total rent
4 Instalment Option:
August: 10% of total rent (or before AST start date)
September: 34% of total rent
January: 34% of total rent
April: 22% of total rent
Payment Info:
Set up a Direct Debit from a UK bank account. A Direct Debit mandate will be sent with your AST and rent payment schedule. There is no charge for this service.
Payments via Credit or Debit Card their payment system charges a flat payment processing fee of 1.50 to all tenants when the tenant pays booking fees, deposits or non-automated rent instalments via their online portal provider (StuRents).
Property Management does not accept cash payments or cheques. Credit/debit card payments cannot be taken over the phone, or at the accommodation reception.
It is the tenants responsibility to ensure funds are available to cover rental amount(s) in line with published payment terms (see 2.1 Instalment Schedules); we strongly recommend that you apply for Student Finance well in advance if you are relying on this to cover rental amount(s). Non-payment will be treated in line with the property debt collection procedure (details of which are available on request).
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pets allowed?
No
Can I choose my room?
Please let us know your room priority and we will try to get you the same room depending on the availability
Can I choose who I live with?
Yes most of the times you will be able to choose with whom you are living with. But again it depends on availability and the room type.
Can I move in early?
We take care of it on case to case basis. Please let our executives know about it and they will check this for you.
Can I pay my rent from overseas?
Yes
Can I request to move rooms during my tenancy?
Yes you can for valid reasons but depends on availability.
Do I have to move out in the holidays?
If your tenancy is ending before holidays then yes. otherwise no.
Does the Reservation fee or Deposit Fee guarantee me a room?
You would need to sign the tenancy agreement and get a confirmation from us regarding the booking of the room.
What happens to a bond?
Bond is refundable provided that their are not any damages
What is included in my rent?
All Bills are included in your rent.
When do I get my deposit back?
Typically it takes 30 days to get deposit back after your tenancy is over.