The Recording Rooms is in a prime location directly opposite the University of Birmingham campus in the heart of Selly Oak, a popular area with students to live and socialise.The University of Birmingham has its own train station and a train from here will take you to the centre of Birmingham in 7 minutes. We have five room types to choose from at The Recording Rooms. All our rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, ample storage space, including a full size wardrobe, and are finished to a very high standard. At The Recording Rooms you will also benefit from a large communal lounge with large screen TV and table tennis, a communal dining room for hosting dinner parties, a gym and study room which are all included within your rent. The Recording Rooms also has super fast WiFi. The Recording Rooms welcomes Undergraduate and Postgraduate students.
1. To secure a room student has to Pay a Security Deposit, in which one Week's rent will be holding deposit and it will be non-refundable. 2. The deposit will depend on the room type you select. The deposit might change due to availability, please get in touch with your amber agent to know more. 3. The rest of the security deposit will be refundable after inspection less any charges and deductions once the student moves out.
1. If the Student has UK based guarantor the student can opt for monthly installment plans. 2. If the student does not have a UK-based guarantor, they can pay in 2 half-yearly instalments or pay the whole rent upfront.
Credit card, debit card & bank transfer.
To book a room UK-based guarantor is required if the student is paying in installments. To be eligible to act as your guarantor: 1. They must be residing in the UK and have a UK bank account. 2. You must provide the address of the guarantor and their proof of residence. 3. The guarantor whose details you provide must be able to guarantee the lower of: The total sum of rent payable by you to your landlord over the period of one year; or The total sum of rent payable and Deposit by you to your landlord over the period of your tenancy if your tenancy is less than one year. In instances where you are not able to provide a guarantor situated in the UK, you will be required to pay 6 months rent or the whole rent upfront. Or you can use a private or public guarantor scheme.
As you are a student, you should not pay Council Tax and you must remember to fill in this form as soon as you move into your new property.
Yes, a license is required to watch any programmes (even if you’re not watching on a TV)
Your landlord must protect your deposit using a tenancy deposit protection scheme. It must be a government approved deposit scheme!
It depends on the property - it will be clear in the property description whether Wi-fi is included in the price. They also have partnered up with The Bunch to help you sort out yours bills.
Landlords should be able to provide a rough idea of how much bills will be for the property. All-inclusive bills for properties is usually easier but more expensive than sorting them out yourself as there is a mark up or you pay a management fee. They can offer you a bills included package with every home on the platform
Yes, the management platform allows subletting but make sure you have permission from your landlord! Or, ask them for advice.
Most of the landlords would prefer you entered into a 10-12-month contract. You can sublet through management when you’re not there if you’re strapped for cash. Some of the landlords are happy for shorter lets but please get in touch to ask whether that is the case!
Typically, a deposit is one month’s rent. Or 3-5 weeks.
Yes, you will need a guarantor. A guarantor is someone who agrees to pay your rent. For example, a parent or close relative. If you don't pay your landlord what you owe them, they can demand your guarantor to pay on your behalf. Please read your tenancy agreement or your separate guarantor agreements, which sets out the guarantor's legal obligations.