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Moulsecoomb Place, Brighton

Lewes Rd, Brighton, BN2 4GA, United Kingdom
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1.9 mi from City Center
( 11m. 23m. 42m)
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About the Property

Located at Queensdown School Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 4GA, UK, Moulsecoomb Place Brighton emerges as a prime choice for student accommodation. This student accommodation in Brighton offers an array of non-ensuite and bedroom apartment options, tailored to fit various preferences and needs. The closest educational institutions, lending this property its high demand, are the University of Brighton and the University of Sussex, both of which are situated within a comfortable travelling distance.

Brighton, located on the south coast of England, is ranked as one of the UK’s most livable places, offering a unique mix of historic charm, modern amenities, and a welcoming, progressive community. Brighton is home to some major universities, attracting thousands of international students each year. The city's education sector is well-established, with a strong focus on research, business, media, and creative arts. Brighton’s economy is diverse, with key industries including digital technology, tourism, finance, and the creative sector, providing students with ample part-time job opportunities and career prospects after graduation. The city is famous for its iconic Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, and the historic Lanes, a maze of narrow streets filled with unique shops and cafes. The city also hosts various festivals, including the Brighton Festival and Brighton Pride, making it a hub for arts, music, and cultural celebrations. For students, Brighton offers an exciting and inclusive environment, with excellent public transport, a strong job market, and a dynamic social scene.

Pet policy

No pets of any kind are permitted at property,  except registered assistance dogs.

Features

Moulsecoomb Place Brighton provides Classic Room and 1 Bedroom Apartment options, each designed to meet the needs of students seeking a peaceful and study-friendly environment. In the Classic Room, students will find a comfortable bed, a study desk with a chair, and ample storage space, all tailored for a restful and organized space. The 1 Bedroom Apartment additionally features a dedicated living room and a private bathroom, giving students their own space to relax and unwind. Moulsecoomb Place Brighton ensures that communal living is enjoyable and stress-free, with communal kitchens equipped with essentials like a kettle, toaster, and microwave. An outdoor garden area provides a scenic spot for socializing or quiet contemplation. Staying connected is key, which is why high-speed wifi is accessible throughout the property. The laundry room is a practical amenity for all your washing needs, and bike storage offers a secure place to store your bicycle. Students will appreciate the ease of transport with a mere 2-minute walk from Moulsecoomb Train Station, making travel around the city hassle-free. For added convenience, onsite maintenance is available to address any issues swiftly. The outdoor area offers additional space for relaxation and social activities. Rent includes several bills like water, electricity, heating and WiFi, ensuring a budget-friendly stay for all tenants.

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Moulsecoomb Place Brighton provides Classic Room and 1 Bedroom Apartment options, each designed to meet the needs of students seeking a peaceful and study-friendly environment. In the Classic Room, students will find a comfortable bed, a study desk with a chair, and ample storage space, all tailored for a restful and organized space. The 1 Bedroom Apartment additionally features a dedicated living room and a private bathroom, giving students their own space to relax and unwind. Moulsecoomb Place Brighton ensures that communal living is enjoyable and stress-free, with communal kitchens equipped with essentials like a kettle, toaster, and microwave. An outdoor garden area provides a scenic spot for socializing or quiet contemplation. Staying connected is key, which is why high-speed wifi is accessible throughout the property. The laundry room is a practical amenity for all your washing needs, and bike storage offers a secure place to store your bicycle. Students will appreciate the ease of transport with a mere 2-minute walk from Moulsecoomb Train Station, making travel around the city hassle-free. For added convenience, onsite maintenance is available to address any issues swiftly. The outdoor area offers additional space for relaxation and social activities. Rent includes several bills like water, electricity, heating and WiFi, ensuring a budget-friendly stay for all tenants.

Commute

Residents at Moulsecoomb Place Brighton can easily navigate the city thanks to the convenient public transport options nearby. For those relying on buses as their main mode of transportation, the closest bus stops include The Avenue and Lewes Road Bus Garage, offering an array of routes to various destinations around Brighton. Additionally, for students needing to travel further or preferring rail transport, Moulsecoomb Station is just a short walk away, providing efficient rail connections for longer journeys.

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Classic Room

Starting From: £175/week
Non Ensuite
Private Room
Shared Bathroom
Shared Kitchen
Amenities
Common Amenities
Bike Storage
Laundry Room
Up To 100Mbps* Internet
Garden
Outdoor Area
Communal Kitchens
Safety and Security
Onsite Maintenance
Secure Door Entry
Bills Included
Wifi
Electricity
Heating
Water
Property Rules
Pets Not Allowed

Payment Policies (5)

  • Security Deposit
    This property requires security deposit.
  • Pay In Instalment
    This property offers 1, 3 flexible instalment plans.
  • Mode Of Payment
    Payment via easy transaction modes.
  • Guarantor Requirement
    Guarantor requirements and policy.
  • Additional Fees
    Additional fees applicable.
Security Deposit
<p>1. You need to pay a certain amount (depending upon the room type you select) as a deposit to secure your room with the property.</p> <p>2. This will be refunded to you at the end of your tenancy period less any deductions and pending charges.</p>
Pay In Instalment
<p>1. If you have a UK guarantor you can pay rent in <strong>three installments</strong>, and they ask for the initial payment 3 weeks before checking in.</p> <p>2. If you do not have a UK guarantor you will be required to pay your rent in full, 6 weeks before the date your tenancy commences.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Please note: </strong>You must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check in.</p>
Mode Of Payment
<p>Credit/Debit card, bank transfer, &amp; online payments.</p>
Guarantor Requirement
<p>A. The property requires you to have a <strong>valid UK Guarantor </strong>if you wish to pay in installments.</p> <p>B. The property does <strong>not </strong>accept international guarantors.</p> <p>C. <strong>If you are unable to provide your own UK Guarantor, the property recommends the service of Housing Hand.</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Please note:</strong></p> <p>The guarantor must: -</p> <p>1. Be a resident in the UK for a minimum of 1 year.</p> <p>2. Be over 21 years of age</p> <p>3. Be a homeowner or in full time employment</p> <p>4. Provide a copy of photographic identification, such as a passport, driving licence or ID badge</p> <p>5. Provide a copy of proof of your UK address which must be less than 3 months old, such as a utility bill (e.g. electricity, water, gas, telephone), a bank statement or a Council Tax bill.</p>
Additional Fees
<p><strong>Dual occupancy </strong>is available on most rooms over 23sqm. Both occupants would need to apply and mention in their application that they are applying for dual occupancy so that the price can be amended. The price would be the total rent plus an additional £50 and then divided by two for each occupant’s weekly cost unless otherwise stated.</p>

Cancellation Policies (4)

  • Cooling Off Period
    This property offers cooling-off period.
  • No Visa No Pay
    This property allows cancellation due to visa rejection.
  • No Place No Pay
    This property allows cancellation if admission is not secured.
  • Replacement Tenant Accepted
    This property allows cancellation upon finding replacement tenant.
Cooling Off Period
<p><strong>Cancelling within the Initial Cancellation Period (‘Cooling Off Period’)</strong></p> <p>You can cancel your tenancy agreement for up to 7 calendar days after the date of the booking, which is known as the Initial Cancellation Period, or ‘Cooling Off Period’.</p> <p>Providing your booking is cancelled within this Initial Cancellation Period, we will refund your full security deposit.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Please note, refunding the deposit after cancelling the booking may take a number of weeks depending on where it is up to in the process of securing it with the tenancy deposit scheme, and we cannot influence the speed of this refund.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Cancelling after the Initial Cancellation Period (‘Cooling Off Period’)</strong></p> <p>If a tenant wishes to cancel the booking after the Initial Cancellation Period (‘Cooling Off Period’) has passed, the tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the contracted tenancy until another tenant that is acceptable to the landlord is found and the room is able to be re-let.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT: </strong>Property management is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement tenant that is suggested by any existing tenant, or its representative or agent under this provision.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Rooms that are re-let to a new tenant will be at the current market rate, and not necessarily at the rate the room was previously sold at.</p> <p><br></p> <p>While we will always do what we can to assist, it is not the obligation of Property management or the landlord to find a replacement tenant to take over the tenancy.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If a suitable tenant is found and the room is re-let, we will refund the security deposit, less any appropriate charges, as well as a deduction of £50 for the variation of the contract. Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The deposit paid is non-transferable and cannot be moved to another tenant, or to another year.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The ‘Cooling Off Period’ must have passed, or the new tenant have paid their rent and moved into the accommodation before the original tenant is released from their contractual obligations under the tenancy agreement. If the new booking is cancelled by the replacement tenant during their 7 day Initial Cancellation Period, the existing tenant remains liable for the rent until another replacement tenant is found.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Cancelling after the Initial Cancellation Period (‘Cooling Off Period’), AFTER Collecting Keys and/or Taking up Occupation</strong></p> <p>If a tenant wishes to cancel the booking after the Initial Cancellation Period (‘Cooling Off Period’) has passed, after collecting the keys and/or taking up occupation of the room, the tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the contracted tenancy until another tenant that is acceptable to the landlord is found and the room is able to be re-let.</p> <p><br></p> <p>IMPORTANT: Property management is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement tenant that is suggested by any existing tenant, or its representative or agent under this provision.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Rooms that are re-let to a new tenant will be at the current market rate, and not necessarily at the rate the room was previously sold at.</p> <p><br></p> <p>While we will always do what we can to assist, it is not the obligation of Property management or the landlord to find a replacement tenant to take over the tenancy.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The tenant is responsible for ensuring the room is suitable to be re-let, and it must be in the same clean and lettable condition as it was when the tenant took occupation and that it is available for viewings to allow it to be re-let.</p> <p><br></p> <p>If a suitable tenant is found and the room is re-let, we will refund the security deposit, less any appropriate charges, as well as a deduction of £50 for the variation of the contract. No £50 charge will be made for tenancies coming to an end after any applicable legal notice period that applies under current legislation and the deposit will be refunded. Please note, £20 will be deducted from the refunded amount to cover international bank charges for deposit refunds made to non-UK banks.</p> <p><br></p> <p>The deposit paid is non-transferable and cannot be moved to another tenant, or to another year. The ‘Cooling Off Period’ must have passed, or the new tenant have paid their rent and moved into the accommodation before the original tenant is released from their contractual obligations under the tenancy agreement. If the new booking is cancelled by the replacement tenant during their 7 day Initial Cancellation Period, the existing tenant remains liable for the rent until another replacement tenant is found.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Please note</strong>, if the tenant moves out early, before the tenancy has ended, they will not be able to claim back the deposit until the tenancy end date.</p>
No Visa No Pay
<p>If the student’s place at the university is withdrawn as a result of the student’s visa being denied they may be eligible to be released from this booking provided the tenant supplies the property team with the following evidence:</p> <ol> <li>A copy of the letter from the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration service or other official Visa issuing body as well as a letter from the university, sponsor or institution where they were supposed to be studying. It must clearly show the student’s full name, address and date of issue.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Note:</strong> The tenant must send the documents to the property team via email within <strong>7 days </strong>from the date the relevant Visa rejection correspondence is received.</p>
No Place No Pay
<p>If the tenant is a prospective first year undergraduate student and the student’s offer of a place at the university is withdrawn by the university as a result of the student not having achieved the required entry grades, the tenant may be eligible to be released from the agreement provided the tenant supplies the property with the following evidence:</p> <ol> <li>Evidence can be a written rejection letter from the University/College/UCAS, or a screenshot of the customer’s UCAS status along with the results etc.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Note: </strong>These document(s) must be received by the property via email within <strong>3 days </strong>of your results being published (and no later than 28th August, whichever date is sooner).</p>
Replacement Tenant Accepted
<p>1. Once your cooling off period expires, you lose the right to cancel your tenancy. You are liable for the full rent unless a suitable replacement is found to take over your tenancy agreement.</p> <p><br></p> <p>2. Only when a suitable replacement has been found and they have completed their tenancy and paid any rent due, you will be released from your tenancy agreement, and the property will refund your deposit.</p> <p><strong>Note: </strong>There is a <strong>£50</strong> variation of contract fee which the property team will recover by retaining part or all of your deposit.</p>
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is dual occupancy available?

Yes, dual occupancy is available in most rooms over 23 sqm. Both occupants must apply and indicate that they are applying for dual occupancy. The total rent will include an additional £50 per week, divided equally between both occupants unless otherwise stated.

Can I make a special request when applying for a room?

Yes, during the application process applicants are asked questions to help determine the type of room or flat required, including any special requests. The property team aims to accommodate preferences when possible, though they cannot be guaranteed—except in cases relating to a disability covered under the Equality Act 2010, in which case allocation needs will be prioritized where feasible.

Can I book a room if I’m under 18?

Yes, if the applicant turns 18 during the first semester, a booking can be made at properties with 24/7 security. An adult over 18 must co-sign the tenancy agreement and accept its terms. Students under 18 may be accepted in some properties, subject to the property’s policy for students under the age of 18.

Can I have a package delivered before I arrive?

Yes, it is possible to arrange for a package to arrive before move-in so that it is waiting at check-in.

Is parking available at the property?

Some properties offer car parking facilities for a small charge. Interested residents should contact the property team directly to reserve a parking space.

What do I need to bring when picking up my keys?

Photographic ID, such as a passport or driver’s license, is required when collecting keys.

When will I get my deposit back?

Deposits are returned after the tenancy ends and the room is inspected. The amount returned will depend on any outstanding charges or damages.

Is my deposit protected?

Yes, deposits are held securely in a government-authorized deposit protection scheme and are returned at the end of the tenancy, subject to the terms of the lease.

Are virtual viewings available?

Yes, virtual viewings are available for applicants who cannot visit in person.

What can I expect during a viewing?

The property team provides a tour of the building, including communal spaces, outdoor amenities, and any available rooms. Some rooms may still be occupied by current residents during the visit.

How long does a viewing take?

A viewing typically lasts 15 to 20 minutes, though applicants may spend more time exploring if needed.

Do I need to pay Council Tax?

No, full-time students are exempt from Council Tax. A valid exemption certificate from the university must be provided to avoid charges.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not permitted on-site, except for registered assistance dogs.

Is room cleaning available?

Yes, room cleaning services can be arranged at some properties for an additional charge, unless otherwise stated in the rent agreement.

What are emergency numbers in the uk?

To contact the emergency services (Fire Service, Police, Ambulance and Coast Guard) dial 999

For non-emergency police assistance call 101

When should I use 101?

You should call 101 to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response. For example:

  • Your car has been stolen
  • Your property has been damaged
  • You suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
  • Give the police information about crime in your area
  • Speak to the police about a general enquiry

You should always call 999 when it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, when there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened.

To contact the NHS for non-emergency medical advice and assistance, dial 111

When should use 111?

You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening situation.

Call 111 if:

  • you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency
  • you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
  • you don't know who to call or you don't have a GP to call
  • you need health information or reassurance about what to do next

For less urgent health needs, contact your GP or local pharmacist in the usual way. If a health professional has given you a specific phone number to call when you're concerned about your condition, continue to use that number. For immediate life-threatening emergencies, continue to call 999.

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For leisure and socialising, students can stroll along the Brighton Pier, cycle down the Undercliff Walk, or relax in green spaces like Preston Park, Stanmer Park, and Hove Park. The city’s nightlife is extremely fun, with venues like Patterns, The Mesmerist, The Prince Albert, and The Arch offering live music, DJ nights, and student-friendly events. You can also visit the top clubs in Brighton for a fun night out with your friends. For quieter evenings, boutique bars and cafés along North Laine provide cosy hangouts. Brighton’s student calendar is packed with cultural highlights such as The Great Escape Festival, Brighton Fringe, Brighton Pride, and the Brighton Festival, drawing music lovers, artists, and creatives from across the UK. These events enrich student life in Brighton, offering opportunities to network, enjoy live performances, and immerse in the city’s arts scene. With its coastal charm and safe neighbourhoods, the Brighton student lifestyle is both exciting and fulfilling.

Top Universities in Brighton

Brighton is a coastal city that draws students from across the globe, blending high-quality education with an exciting student lifestyle. The city is home to several respected institutions, each offering unique opportunities and academic experiences.

1. University of Sussex: Nestled in Falmer, the University of Sussex is known for its research-driven approach, particularly in social sciences and sustainability. With over 500 undergraduate and postgraduate programs, it attracts ambitious students looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
2. University of Brighton: Spread across Moulsecoomb, City, and Falmer campuses, the University of Brighton offers a diverse range of courses, from arts and design to engineering and health sciences. Its long-standing history and community-focused ethos make it a popular choice for students seeking both academic and personal growth.
3. Brighton and Sussex Medical School: A collaboration between the two universities, this school provides innovative programs in medical education and research, nurturing future healthcare leaders in a supportive, student-friendly environment.
These universities, along with other specialised institutions like GBMet, make Brighton a top choice for students who want quality education, a welcoming community, and easy access to city life.

Why is amber the best choice?

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