John Bell House, Belfast

For 26-27 AY:-

This property requires advance rent £29 payment only.

For 26-27 AY:-

1. Annual Instalment

2. Monthly Instalment (additional 2% needs to be paid on top of the rent)

3. Termly Instalment

For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:-

Pay using a Credit Card, Debit Card, or Convera.

Please note: The property management accepts all major debit and credit cards with the exception of American Express.

For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:-

To be a guarantor, you do not need a UK address; we accept international guarantors.

To be accepted as a guarantor, you must meet the following criteria:
- Over the age of 18 years of age.
- Not a student.
- In full time employment and either a homeowner or renting accommodation.

Dual occupancies are subject to an additional weekly charge of £20 and will be applicable to studios (To be eligible for dual occupancy, both residents must be students).

For 26-27 AY:-

1. If a Holding Payment has been made and the Reservation Agreement accepted, a cooling-off period of three (3) days applies, starting from the date of the Reservation Agreement or payment of the Holding Payment (whichever is earlier).

2. If you cancel your Reservation Agreement after three-day cooling-off period, your Holding Payment will be retained.

3. When you proceed to sign your Rental Agreement, any Holding Payment that you made will be deducted from your first instalment of rent.

For 25-26 AY:-

1. You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the property within 3 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 3 days, they will arrange a full refund of your deposit and/or any payments you have made.

2. If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2025, your cooling off period & offer acceptance period will be reduced to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, they will arrange the return of your full deposit and/or any payments you have made.

Note: If you check in to your accommodation and collect the keys during the cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end at the point you accept the keys.

For 26-27 AY : -

You may be eligible to cancel your Rental Agreement if your visa application has been declined. This criterion does not apply in circumstances where a visa has been granted and subsequently withdrawn.

If you wish to cancel your tenancy agreement after commencement of the term of your tenancy agreement, and the property management agree to release you, you will remain liable to pay rent for four (4) weeks from the date the property management notify you in writing of your release, unless a suitable replacement tenant is found by you and approved by the property management.

Important Notes
The early end of the academic year, or early completion of any examination period, does not qualify as a valid reason for release from your tenancy. You will remain liable for rent for the full tenancy period stated in your tenancy agreement.

For 25-26 AY: -

If you fail to obtain the visa needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2025/26 academic year & you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy.

To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your property with supporting evidence as set out below. The property will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.

Please email or write to your property explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.

If sufficient evidence is provided to their satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of their approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date they receive satisfactory evidence) and they will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be less any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).

Note:

1. They assess all cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis.

2. The end of the academic year, or the conclusion of any examination period, does not qualify for release from the tenancy and tenants will remain liable for the full tenancy period in their tenancy agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, you will remain fully liable for the entire duration of the tenancy agreement regardless of the academic calendar or exam schedules.

For 26-27 AY :-

What constitutes sufficient evidence will be determined by property (acting reasonably), and may include official written documentation from UCAS, or an embassy, supporting your stated reason for cancellation.

To submit a cancellation request where you meet the Cancellation Criteria, please send an email or letter including all relevant supporting evidence to the property management.

You may be eligible to cancel your Rental Agreement if you have failed to obtain the required grades to study at university at the start of the 2026/27 academic year, and as such, you do not have student status.

In all cases, sufficient evidence to support your request must be provided.
Failure to provide sufficient evidence may delay our decision. Property will respond either:

•    confirming our decision; or
•    requesting further information if required.

If you submit a cancellation request which satisfies the Cancellation Criteria after the tenancy start  date you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the date that is 4 weeks after sufficient evidence has been shared with property management and you will remain liable for rent from the tenancy start date until then.

Important Notes

The early end of the academic year, or early completion of any examination period, does not qualify as a valid reason for release from your tenancy. You will remain liable for rent for the full tenancy period stated in your tenancy agreement.

For 25-26 AY: -

If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy.

To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your property with supporting evidence as set out below. The property will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.

The following procedure applies to the below:

1. Failed to receive the grades needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2025/26 academic year.

If you’ve confirmed your accommodation but then can no longer attend the affiliated University for the 2025/26 academic year for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your property explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.

If sufficient evidence is provided to the property's satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of their approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date they receive satisfactory evidence). You will remain liable for the Rent from the Tenancy Start Date until the date of approval of your cancellation request. They will arrange to return your deposit if any was paid. However, if you have already moved into your Accommodation, the deposit will be subject to deductions for any unpaid rent for the period of occupancy of the Accommodation up to the approved cancellation date, as well as any charges related to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure.

The following procedure applies to the below:

1. Eviction from University

2. Voluntary withdrawal from University

Canceling your tenancy agreement for one of the above reasons is subject to approval at their sole discretion. They will consider cancellation requests for these reasons on a case-by-case basis.

Please email or write to your property explaining the reason why you would like to cancel your tenancy and enclosing official written evidence from the University supporting the reason for your request.

Please note that until a decision is made by the property you will continue to be liable for the rent.

If your cancellation request is approved, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the date of their approval (which will not be earlier than the date they receive satisfactory evidence supporting the request). You will remain liable for the Rent from the Tenancy Start Date until the date of approval of your cancellation request. They will arrange the return of your deposit if any was paid; however, if you have already moved into your Accommodation, the deposit will be subject to deductions for any unpaid rent for the period of occupancy of the Accommodation up to the approved cancellation date, as well as any charges related to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure.

Note: The end of the academic year, or the conclusion of any examination period, does not qualify for release from the tenancy and tenants will remain liable for the full tenancy period in their tenancy agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, you will remain fully liable for the entire duration of the tenancy agreement regardless of the academic calendar or exam schedules.

For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:-

To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your property with supporting evidence as set out below. The property will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.

The following procedure applies to the below:

1. The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is canceled.

For 26-27 AY : -

If you wish to cancel your tenancy agreement after commencement of the term of your tenancy agreement, and we agree to release you, you will remain liable to pay rent for four (4) weeks from the date we notify you in writing of your release, unless a suitable replacement tenant is found by you and approved by us (as set out below).

Replacement tenant conditions

For a replacement tenant to be suitable it must:
•    be a student and meet the accommodation preferences attached to your room (for example, a female-only flat);
•    not have any rent arrears under any other rental agreements with Student Roost;
•    not be an existing resident or have an existing 2026/27 room booking with Student Roost; sign a rental Agreement for the entire length of the remaining term of your tenancy agreement and secure it with payment of any required deposit.

A tenancy takeover Fee of £50 will apply. This non-refundable fee covers the administrative costs associated with changing your tenancy agreement. YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO THIS UNTIL 31 MAY 2027. FROM AND INCLUDING 1 JUNE 2027 AN OCCUPATION TAKEOVER IS NOT POSSIBLE.

For 25-26 AY: -

If you do not wish to live at the property for one or more of the below reasons you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy:

1. Change of mind.

2. Booked different accommodations.

3. Accepted onto a placement or exchange program.

4. Single semester course.

5. Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online.

6. Decide to commute to your University city.

YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO THIS UNTIL 31 MAY 2026. FROM AND INCLUDING 1 JUNE 2026 A TENANCY TAKEOVER IS NOT POSSIBLE.

The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat), and you must not have any rent arrears. Also, an existing resident/an individual who has a completed 2025/26 room booking with the property cannot be used as a replacement person.

The Original student must send confirmation in writing to the property stating they authorise the tenancy takeover - without this confirmation the property will be unable to process the takeover.

A TENANCY TAKEOVER FEE OF £50 WILL APPLY. This fee is non-refundable and covers the costs associated with changing your tenancy agreement.

The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy period, provided that the replacement person has signed their tenancy agreement and any applicable cooling-off period has expired. They will also return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent and/or to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR THE RENT UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT PERSON HAS SIGNED THEIR TENANCY AGREEMENT AND PAID THE DEPOSIT, ANY APPLICABLE COOLING-OFF PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AND THEIR TENANCY PERIOD HAS STARTED.

For 25-26 AY & 26-27 AY:-

To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your property with supporting evidence as set out below. The property will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.

The following procedure applies to the below:

1. University entry is deferred from the start of the 2025/26 academic year until the start of the 2026/27 academic year.

For 26-27 AY :-

CANCELLATION OF BOOKINGS BY THE PROPERTY FOR 2026/27 ACADEMIC YEAR CANCELLATION BEFORE CHECK-IN: -

1. The property may cancel your booking at its discretion at any time before you check-in to the property if:

(i) you have any rent arrears or owe any amounts/fees under any prior tenancy agreement or occupation contract with them or any member of its group;

(ii) you have not paid the rent due by the rent date, according to the payment frequency chosen during the booking process;

(iii) you have not paid the damages deposit;

(iv) you have not provided your guarantor's signed guarantee agreement (a) within 14 days of signing your tenancy agreement/occupation contract, or (b) before your check-in date, whichever is the earlier; or

(v) you have not checked-in within 14 days of the start of the tenancy period/occupation period, unless you have made arrangements with the property for late arrival. You will be liable for the rent up to and including the date of termination.

2. The property may terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract at any time before the first day of the tenancy period/occupation period if you are not able to start or continue your course of study at your chosen university or college. You must notify them in accordance with the terms of their 2026/27 Cancellation Policy.

TERMINATION DURING TENANCY PERIOD/OCCUPATION PERIOD: -

1. The property may terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract at any time during the tenancy period/occupation period if:

(i) you cease to be student in full time education in the United Kingdom;

(ii) you engage in any criminal or antisocial behavior;

(iii) you breach or fail to observe any obligation or other term of your tenancy agreement or occupation contract; or

(iv) your property is located in Scotland or Northern Ireland, the rent is unpaid for 14 days after becoming due (whether legally demanded or not).

They will comply with all applicable laws when terminating your tenancy agreement/occupation contract in these circumstances.

The effect of such termination will be to end the tenancy period/occupation period but will not release you from any outstanding obligation and you will still be liable for the rent up to and including the date of termination and any other payments due.

2. If your property is located in England, they may apply to court for possession of the accommodation if any of the grounds numbered 2, 6, 7A, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 17 in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 exist or arise.

3. If your property is located in Wales, they may make a possession claim to court for possession of the accommodation in the circumstances set out in Chapters 3 and 7 of Part 9 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

Note: Full details of the circumstances when they can terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract are set out in your tenancy agreement/occupation contract. You are advised to read the tenancy agreement/occupation contract carefully.

For 25-26 AY: -

CANCELLATION OF BOOKINGS BY THE PROPERTY FOR 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR CANCELLATION BEFORE CHECK-IN: -

1. The property may cancel your booking at its discretion at any time before you check-in to the property if:

(i) you have any rent arrears or owe any amounts/fees under any prior tenancy agreement or occupation contract with them or any member of its group;

(ii) you have not paid the rent due by the rent date, according to the payment frequency chosen during the booking process;

(iii) you have not paid the damages deposit;

(iv) you have not provided your guarantor's signed guarantee agreement (a) within 14 days of signing your tenancy agreement/occupation contract, or (b) before your check-in date, whichever is the earlier; or

(v) you have not checked-in within 14 days of the start of the tenancy period/occupation period, unless you have made arrangements with the property for late arrival. You will be liable for the rent up to and including the date of termination.

2. The property may terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract at any time before the first day of the tenancy period/occupation period if you are not able to start or continue your course of study at your chosen university or college. You must notify them in accordance with the terms of their 2025/26 Cancellation Policy.

TERMINATION DURING TENANCY PERIOD/OCCUPATION PERIOD: -

1. The property may terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract at any time during the tenancy period/occupation period if:

(i) you cease to be student in full time education in the United Kingdom;

(ii) you engage in any criminal or antisocial behavior;

(iii) you breach or fail to observe any obligation or other term of your tenancy agreement or occupation contract; or

(iv) your property is located in Scotland or Northern Ireland, the rent is unpaid for 14 days after becoming due (whether legally demanded or not).

They will comply with all applicable laws when terminating your tenancy agreement/occupation contract in these circumstances.

The effect of such termination will be to end the tenancy period/occupation period but will not release you from any outstanding obligation and you will still be liable for the rent up to and including the date of termination and any other payments due.

2. If your property is located in England, they may apply to court for possession of the accommodation if any of the grounds numbered 2, 6, 7A, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 17 in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 exist or arise.

3. If your property is located in Wales, they may make a possession claim to court for possession of the accommodation in the circumstances set out in Chapters 3 and 7 of Part 9 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.

Note: Full details of the circumstances when they can terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract are set out in your tenancy agreement/occupation contract. You are advised to read the tenancy agreement/occupation contract carefully.