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Looking for city-centre student accommodation in Birmingham thats close to campus? Harriet Martineau not only overlooks the Aston University Chancellors lake but its also just a few minutes from the centre of the city, making it a great choice for Birmingham City University students too.
All rooms here have private bathrooms. Choose an en-suite room and youll share your kitchen (perfect for cooking and eating together). Opt for a one bedroom flat and your kitchen will be private too.
Named after the novelist and journalist, Harriet Martineau is home to 420 students. Challenge your friends to a game of ping pong or pool in the common room, or simply relax on the comfy couches. Youll also find a study room here.
At Harriet Martineau, youre not just minutes from your lectures and the library. Youll find a Tesco Express and Sports Centre on campus and Birminghams world-class shopping, culture and nightlife is just a short walk away.
Community Amenities
Apartment Amenities
Configurations
Room Amenities
Feel at home in your en-suite room, which has a private shower room with sink and toilet, a comfortable bed and a Wi-Fi connected study area. As well as a wardrobe, you'll find storage space under your bed and shelves and drawers to store your belongings. Your shared fitted kitchen and living area is an ideal space to relax with your flatmates.
Room Amenities
Feel at home in your en-suite room, which has a private shower room with sink and toilet, a comfortable bed and a Wi-Fi connected study area. As well as a wardrobe, you'll find storage space under your bed and shelves and drawers to store your belongings. Your shared fitted kitchen and living area is an ideal space to relax with your flatmates.
Room Amenities
A one bedroom flat is ideal if you are looking for apartment style accommodation. They offer generous floor space and more privacy. You will have your own private en-suite bathroom, seperate kitchen and bedroom with a comfortable bed, Wi-Fi connected study space, a wardrobe and plenty of additional storage for all your belongings. These may include a private entrance hallway, a mezzanine level bedroom and a larger bed.
Room Amenities
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy:-
- Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or sending an e-mail to us, at any time during the 7 days after they send you an e-mail confirming your booking is complete (the 7 Day Cooling-Off Period). If you do that, you will not be charged and they will return your deposit or any Advance Rent Payments you have made.
- Provided the 7 Day Cooling-Off-Period has expired, you will have to pay all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement Tenant is found for your Room or you enter into a new Tenancy. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room before your start date, they will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after the new Tenants Tenancy Agreement is signed. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room after your start date, they will release you from your Tenancy Agreement from the start date of the replacement Tenant's new Tenancy Agreement. If you have occupied the Room prior to this, you will be charged GBP 50.00 to cover our costs of preparing the Room for the replacement Tenant.
- No Place No Pay applicable to 1st 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 by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
- a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or
- a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
- These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published. Please email the documentation to the property email address. On receipt of the required documentation it will be verified and, provided they are satisfied, they will cancel your agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
Conditions for cancellation Passed these 7 days, the student 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: if the student fails their exams or is rejected by the UK University, the student needs to send us the university rejection letter, or proof that the exam results dont meet the requirements of the university, and they will cancel the booking and refund the money to the student. The student must send us the proof documents within 7 days of receiving them. This policy is valid until the 15th September.For January 2021 start dates, our cancellation deadline for No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay is on the 30th November 2020. No Visa No Pay: if the student doesnt 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 and they will cancel the booking and refund the money to the student. This policy is valid until the 15th September. The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with them.The email must be sent either from the student to the agent and then the agent contacts our teams. Or the student can directly email Replacement tenant found: if the student finds a replacement tenant to take over his room with the same tenancy length and same weekly rate they can process the booking for the new student, and once the offer has been accepted by the new student and his guarantor, and that they have paid the GBP 250 (if applicable), they will release the original student from their contract.Passed the 15th September, 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.
Payment Details
Rent Payments:
International students
Pay in Full
Pay in 2 installments
UK students can pay in 1, 4 or 8 installments
Pay in Full
Pay in 4 installments - 10%, 30%, 40% and 20% of the total cost
Pay in 8 equal installments, with a one-time admin fee of GBP 99
Mode of Payment:
Pay using a debit/credit card online, over the phone or at the reception
Pay via direct debit or bank transfer
Cheques or Cash payments are not accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move in early?
What documents do I need to bring to the property when I move in?
Havent paid rent yet, can I still move in?
Can my family/friends stay for a few nights after dropping me off?
Where do I get my keys?
I have been given a time slot but I might miss it?
Can I have post delivered to site even though I am not there yet?
How can I get directions to the property?
How can I get from the train station/airport to the property?
What time can I move in from?
You can move in any time from the start date of your tenancy onwards. If you are going to be arriving much later than the start of your tenancy, just let us know and they will arrange for someone to be there to greet you and make sure you get the keys for your new home.
Can I smoke in my room?
There is loud music playing above me, how do I make a complaint?
My room is not like the website I want to move. Can I do this?
All our show flats, and the images on our website, are representative of a particular room type unless labelled otherwise however they are not identical. Your room will have all the same features and fittings, just in a slightly different set up. If you are unhappy with your room, please speak to the reception team as there is often something they can do. Where there are other rooms available they will offer these as an alternative. To move room you will need to complete new tenancy paperwork, and there may be a small charge to cover the cost of making your original room ready for a new tenant.
An emergency has happened back home and I need to cancel. Can I do this?
Some belongings of mine have been stolen, what should I do?
Can I get a mini-fridge for my room?
What is my internet speed? How do I upgrade?
What happens if I fail my exams during my stay? Do I have to leave?
Can I park on site?
I have no hot water. What do I do?
Why are my windows restricted?
Your window may have a restricting device that limits how far it opens. Its there for your safety so its important that you dont disconnect or damage it, or let anyone else do so. If the window fittings do become damaged, you need to tell a member of the property team straight away. they check all the windows and their fittings regularly, to make sure theyre all safe and working properly. Depending on the floor you live on, it may be possible to derestrict your window upon request and with approval from the management of your property. Please speak to your reception team.
Whos the manager?
How can I pay my rent?
What does the insurance cover?
Where do I leave my keys?
What happens if I check out and nobody is at reception?
Can I leave my belongings in my room?
Not unless you have booked to continue staying with us in your room and have a valid tenancy. Anything that is left once you have checked out will be removed as they have to get the room ready for the next tenant. A charge may apply if they have to remove any leftover belongings, so please remember to clear everything out when you leave.
Can I leave things in my room if have rebooked for next year?
If you have a valid tenancy covering the time period, then yes you can. they just ask you to label any items in shared areas to confirm that they belong to you and not to someone else who has already checked out. This will help our cleaners. If your booking finishes in june or july and your next tenancy starts in september, you will need to arrange a summer short stay tenancy to bridge the gap. If you do not have a valid tenancy for the summer months, you will need to move everything out of your room and shared areas as someone else could be occupying the flat immediately after you leave.
Whats the latest time I can check out?
Can I stay an extra day?
When will I get my deposit back?
If you are staying in england, you will get your deposit back in the form of a cheque, sent to your home address, within 14 days after your tenancy end date. If you are staying in scotland, mydeposits scotland will have emailed you a unique release code at the start of your stay. You need this at the end of your tenancy to authorise the return of your deposit. Your property contacts mydeposits scotland at the end of your tenancy to confirm that you have checked out of your accommodation and advise on the deposit amount due to be refunded to you. This will be the full deposit minus any charges applied after your room has been inspected, or if your tenancy account has any outstanding balance due. Mydeposits scotland will email to tell you that they have started the release process. You have 30 working days from the date of this email to respond to the deposit release request. You will need to enter your release code to access any refund. If you do not respond within this timeframe, mydeposits scotland will return the deposit amount they have advised as due following your check out.