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The Hatbox is a stylish modern student accommodation in Luton which is a short 7-minute walk from the University of Bedfordshire.
It is comprised of cluster flats and self-contained studios all with en-suite bathrooms. It also features an on-site gym, a cinema room and a games room.
If you want to get out of your bedroom to study they have you covered with their purpose-built study room. Although Luton is a small town it makes up for its diminutive size with panache, making great use of what it does have. Sure it's not London but it is very close to the capital (only 30 minutes away) allowing you to enjoy all it has to offer while you live in an idyllic and quiet location perfect for studying, giving you the best of both worlds.
Despite its diminutive size, there is plenty going on in Luton. In fact, Luton can be traced back to 250,000 years!
Luton Town provides modern art, culture and sport in the form of their Football League club whilst Stockwood Park is the home for many a golfer of any level. Nestled between the Chiltern Hills, Luton is ideally located for anyone looking to travel abroad with its own international airport with budget flights to many different parts of the world.
distance
Distance to University of Bedfordshire
Travelling time by foot - 7 min
Travelling time by bicycle - 3 min
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Tenancies
This modern ensuite room measures around 12.8m2 and comes with a 3/4 bed, ensuite bathroom and a wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area. You'll also enjoy access to the on site gym, games room, cinema room and onsite laundry facilities.
Tenancies
This modern ensuite room measures around 15.2m2 and comes with a 3/4 bed, ensuite bathroom and a wardrobe. The shared area includes a lounge and kitchen area. You'll also enjoy access to the on site gym, games room and cinema room.
Tenancies
- 18m2 - 19m2
- No shared facilities
- Luxury self contained flat with bathroom and kitchen unit
Tenancies
This modern premium studio measures around 23-24m2 and comes with a 3/4 bed, study area, ensuite bathroom, wardrobe and fitted kitchen with ample storage. You'll also enjoy access to the on site gym, games room, cinema room and onsite laundry facilities.
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your application up to 14 days after the date your booking is confirmed (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th September, the Initial Cancellation Period reduces to 7 days. As confirmed in your agreement, we will refund the full security deposit.
Please note, 20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks under these circumstances.
If you cancel your booking after those 14 days, you remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until you are able to find another tenant that is acceptable to Homes for Students and we are able to re-let the room. The replacement tenant must be over the age of 18 and a have the necessary student status (it is your responsibility to find another tenant and provide them with the correction information). If you find a suitable replacement tenant and the room is re-let we will refund your deposit, less any appropriate charges, as well as a deduction of 50 for the variation of the contract.
Covid-19 Special Tenancy Procedures for 2020-21 Academic Year Bookings
Tenancy Agreement
The tenancy agreement is a legal contract between the tenant and Homes for Students. The tenancy agreement is for a fixed term and the student (and guarantor) are liable for the full term of that agreement unless and until express written release is granted.
The usual Termination of Student Tenancy Policy applies for all cancellation requests that are not EXPLICITLY related to the COVID-19 (Corona virus) outbreak.
Initial Cancellation Period A student can cancel a tenancy agreement for up to 14 days after the date the booking is confirmed (the Initial Cancellation Period). For bookings made from 1st August to 30th September ahead of the academic year the booking is for, the Initial Cancellation Period reduces to 7 days. We will refund the full security deposit. 20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover any international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.
Outside the Initial Cancellation Period If a student wishes to cancel outside of the Initial Cancellation Period, and the cancellation reason is explicitly related to COVID-19, then the following applies:
COVID-19 Special Cancellation Policy (2020-21 Academic Year)
Outside Initial Cancellation Period You may cancel outside of the Initial Cancellation Period in the following circumstances:
20-21 Course which is reliant on IELTS/Pre-sessional course If the student is a prospective first year Undergraduate or Postgraduate student and the offer of a place at the University or Higher Education Institute in the UK is subject to completing and passing an IELTS (or equivalent) in the UK or in the students country of origin, and this is unable to be completed because the IELTS (or equivalent) is withdrawn entirely, the student may be eligible to be released from the 20-21 tenancy agreement.
The student must provide written evidence that the course is no longer taking place at all within 3 days of being notified by the education institute and we will release the student from the 20-21 contract without penalty and refund the deposit paid.
Travel Ban If the student is unable to travel to, or enter, the UK due to a restriction on leaving their country of origin, or a restriction on entering the UK which means they cannot arrive in time to start their course, the student may be eligible to be released from this agreement subject to evidence being provided of a formal travel ban being in force.
There must be a specific government ban in place at the start date of the students course that prevents the student coming to the UK, or entering the UK in time to start their course, and there must be no realistic prospect of a delayed course start date.
Covid-19 Special Tenancy Procedures for 2020-21 Academic Year bookings 2020
20-21 Flexible Start *SOME PROPERTIES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE 2020-21 FLEXIBLE START POLICY, THIS IS ONLY APPLICABLE AT PROPERTIES AS DISPLAYED If the course start date in the UK is formally delayed by the University or Higher Education Institute, the student may be eligible for a reduction in the 20-21 tenancy length, and start the tenancy later.
The student must provide written evidence that the course start date has been delayed within 3 days of being notified by the education institute, or this must be publicly available and formally announced by the University, the contract may be adjusted accordingly.
If a tenancy agreement is adjusted, the reduction in tenancy length will be by a maximum of the length of the formal delay to teaching unless specifically stated otherwise. Some properties may have a maximum length of delay.
Termination by Choice A tenancy cannot be terminated outside of the Initial Cancellation Period by a student who is already in the UK, or by a student who does not want to attend the university, or who does not want to come to the UK of their own choice. The student remains liable for the entire rent until a suitable replacement tenant is found and all clauses within the tenancy agreement remain applicable. If the room is re-let we will refund the deposit, less any appropriate charges and a deduction of 50 for the administration of the variation of the tenancy agreement.
Payment Details
Deposit Fees:
50-300 to confirm the booking (Refundable at the end of tenancy)
Rent Payments:
If you have a valid UK Guarantor, you can choose to pay your rent in three instalments, which are due in September, January and April.
If you dont have a valid UK Guarantor, you are required to pay the full rent in August, 14 days prior to your contract start date.
Please note you must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check in.
Other instalment options may be available, however admin fees may apply.
Mode of Payment:
Online via by logging into your student account
At the property reception desk
By telephone to the property team
By bank transfer (please ensure you use your name and student ID as the payment reference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live at a this property?
Are pets allowed?
What can I bring?
Can I choose who I live with?
Can I request to move rooms during my tenancy?
Should your new room be more expensive, then you and your guarantor shall be liable for the higher rent from the date you are given access to it.
Do I have to move out in the holidays?
Can I move in before my contract?
Does my rental price include insurance?
Do I need to pay council tax?
If you do not have this when you move in because you have not yet enrolled on your course, please ensure that you bring with you the name of your university and your university student id number.
What is the process for dealing with complaints?
Homes for students want to do our bit to protect the world, and were sure you want to do your bit too, so to make being eco-friendly easy for you weve provided recycling and refuse bins throughout your accommodation and we encourage all students to use the facilities provided to recycle waste where possible.
You should make sure that you empty packages completely and give them a quick rinse before you recycle them. Below you can find examples of what you can recycle and what goes in the different bins.
Be aware that if you put things in the wrong bin, it will contaminate the whole waste load which means that we cannot send that waste to be recycled. So, please take an extra couple of seconds to put things in the correct bin so we can help divert as much waste from going to landfill as possible.
Almost anything made of glass can be recycled, so make sure you put items like glass bottles and jars in the right bin and do not recycle broken glass or light bulbs. Anything that does not feature a recycling label must be put in the refuse bin. Other items that are not recyclable include: batteries, electrical appliances, kitchen waste, polystyrene, foam and sanitary products.
What can be recycled?
Plastics Plastic cups and lids Milk bottles Takeaway containers Plastic bottles such as water, shampoo or sauce bottles Cardboard and paper Newspapers and magazines Food cartons Emptied pizza boxes Envelopes or loose office paper Aluminium and steel Drinks cans Empty aerosol cans Food cans Lids from glass bottles and jars Thank you for being responsible residents and for helping the world!
Does my rental price include car parking?
What is included in my rent?
All of our properties offer a wi-fi connection at the stated level** included within the rent and there is no additional charge for use of the on-site internet. Some providers may offer more services and packages at an additional charge which you are under no obligation to use. If you choose to add additional features to your internet package, that relationship is with you and the service provider directly and does not fall under the terms of your tenancy.
For information on the speed of your internet connection, please ask your property team for more information.
*a one off connection fee may apply dependent on property. Please see your property page and your tenancy agreement for more information.
** the internet speed is the maximum stated speed available into the property.
Can I move in before I pay my rent?
What if I dont have a uk guarantor?
Who can be a guarantor?
Can I pay my rent from overseas?
What can I do if my student loan hasnt arrived yet?
You will be required to provide evidence of your student loan schedule to the property team in order for the payment plan to be set up.
You will be required to pay two weeks rent 14 days prior to your contract start date, which will be deducted from the balance of your first instalment on the agreed date.
A one off admin fee of 50 will be charge and payable with the initial 2 week rent payment and this 50 admin fee will not be deducted from the balance of rent due.
Please note deferring your rent must be pre-arranged and agreed with the property manager prior to your move in date. If no arrangement has been made, rent is due as per your tenancy agreement.
Do I need a guarantor?
Do I need a guarantor if I am a sponsored student?
Can I pay my rent weekly?
When does the discount come off my rent?
What do I do if Im a first year student and Im still waiting for my exam results?
If you are a prospective first year student and your offer of a place at your preferred university or higher education institute is withdrawn because you do not achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from your agreement.
You must provide written evidence from the university/ucas that you do not have a place within 3 days of your results being published (and no later than 1st september, whichever date is sooner) and we will release you from your contract without penalty and refund your deposit.
You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year student and you choose to go to a different university because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from your agreement, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
A written or email confirmation that you wish to cancel your reservation, stating full name and full details of the property booked A written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or ucas, 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 3 calendar days from the date your results are published. If you fail to provide the information within 3 days, your deposit will not be refunded and you may be held rent liable.
What do I do if Im a first year post-graduate student and Im still waiting for my exam results?
If you are a prospective first year student and your offer of a place at your preferred university or higher education institute is withdrawn because you do not achieve the required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from your agreement.
You must provide written evidence from the university/ucas that you do not have a place within 3 days of your results being published (and no later than 1st september, whichever date is sooner) and we will release you from your contract without penalty and refund your deposit.
You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year student and you choose to go to a different university because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from your agreement, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
A written or email confirmation that you wish to cancel your reservation, stating full name and full details of the property booked A written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or ucas, 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 3 calendar days from the date your results are published. If you fail to provide the information within 3 days, your deposit will not be refunded and you may be held rent liable.
How do I book a room?
If you have any special requests or requirements please use the 'create application' route instead.
Do I have to pay a booking fee?
What if I want to cancel my booking?
We will only accept cancellation of an accepted room offer if you cancel your application up to 14 days after the date your booking is confirmed. From the 1st august before the start of the relevant academic year this period reduces to 7 days. As confirmed in your agreement, we will refund the full security deposit.
Please note, 20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-uk banks under these circumstances.
If you cancel your booking after those 14 days, you remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until we are able to re-let the room. If we are able to re-let the room we will release you from the agreement upon payment of a 250 release fee which we will recover by retaining your deposit (which will not, therefore, be returned).
Can I book if Im under 18?
We can accept under 18s in some of our properties subject to our policy for students under the age of 18.
What do I need to bring with me?
Is there car parking facilities for when I move in?
How much are deposits?
The deposit you pay when making the application cannot be used towards a rent instalment as this is secured with a deposit protection scheme for the duration of your tenancy.
What happens to my deposit?
When do I get my deposit back?
All deposits are secured with a deposit protection scheme, such as the deposit protection service or letting protection scotland. You will be contacted by the deposit protection scheme and asked to authorise the refund and submit your bank details to them. For this you will require your deposit repayment id, which will have been sent to you via email at the time of registering your deposit.
Please be aware, the deposit refund process is managed by the deposit protection scheme and is not able to be influenced by homes for students. Should you have any queries regarding your deposit repayment id, you should contact the deposit protection scheme directly: deposit protection service or letting protection service.
Please note if you ask for your deposit to be repaid to a non-uk bank account, bank charges will apply.