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Portsburgh court is a modern student accommodation, ideally located on 56 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh. The student housing is in a great city-centre location close to the University of Edinburgh. Portsburgh Court is a perfect choice if you are looking for student accommodation. You can choose from a range of stylish shared en-suites or modern private studios, according to your requirements. If you want to have your own private space, then Studio apartments have fully furnished kitchen, dining area, comfortable bed, ample storage space, study area so that you can study in peace and each room comes fully furnished.
Dual occupancy is also available at no extra cost! In a shared apartment, with all these facilities, you will have a lounge too where you and your friends chill after a long tiring day at university. It's perfect for a comfortable lifestyle within easy reach of everything you need. Students choosing to stay in Portsburgh Court student housing will benefit from High-speed Wi-Fi, secure bike storage, contents insurance, flexible payment terms. Portsburgh Court also provides a communal lounge and outdoor courtyard so that you can chill with your friends, and socialise with other residents. For you to have a secure and convenient stay, there are CCTV cameras too. If you face any maintenance related issues, you can contact dedicated on-site maintenance team. Portsburgh Court provides everything you need for an exceptional student lifestyle, and you will undoubtedly enjoy quality Student Accommodation in Portsburgh Court.
Distance to
- The University of Edinburgh is only 9-minutes walking distance.
- Arcadia University is approx. 16 minutes walk from the property.
- It will take only 13 minutes walk to reach Edinburgh Law School.
- Edinburgh Business school is only 13 minutes walk from Lady Nicolson Court.
- Western General Hospital takes 15 minutes to drive from student housing.
- The Edinburgh Clinic is only 13 minutes drive away from the property.
- If you don't feel like cooking after a long tiring day, you can head to Kanpai Sushi.
- You can chill with your friends in The footlights Bar and grill which opens till midnight and is very near to the property.
- The Royal Mile is less than 10 minutes walk, where you can enjoy shops, supermarkets and fantastic restaurants, allowing you to experience city living at its finest.
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Tenancies
Room Facilities
Communal kitchen and living space with up to 5 ensuite rooms per flat
Features
Tenancies
Features
Room Features
Features
Communal kitchen and living space with up to 5 ensuite rooms per flat
Booking Details
COVID-19 Cancellation Policy
What happens about my booking for 2020/21? As long as you are still enrolled in university, you will be able to return to our property as you agreed when you rebooked. Well be delighted to welcome you back to your home. If the course start dates are delayed, then we will do all we can to help with this. Were also making a booking promise to you as further reassurance well email you directly with more information.
Bookings for Academic Year 2020/21
7-Day Cooling-off Period
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days you will receive a full refund of your deposit. No fees, no fuss.
If you decide to cancel your booking following the 7-day cooling-off period, the below procedures will apply depending on your circumstances:
- Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
- Failure to obtain visa (all academic years)
- Studying in an alternative city
- The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your university place is cancelled.
If you secure your accommodation and then for the above reasons are no longer able to attend the affiliated University, official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS and/or VISA authorities/embassy must be sent directly to the Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published. If sufficient evidence is provided, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and the full deposit will be returned.
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Government travel restrictions prevent you from travelling to the UK
- You are enrolled on a face-to-face course and the University delays the start of the course
If you secure your accommodation and then Government imposed travel restrictions prevent you from travelling to the UK to take up your place at university, official written evidence from the University confirming that you have cancelled your studies and will not be enrolled as a student at the University for the 2020/21 academic year must be sent to the Property Team before the tenancy start date. If sufficient evidence is provided, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and the full deposit will be returned.
Alternatively, you may request that the start of your tenancy be put back to the first day of the month in which the restrictions are lifted and you are able to travel to the UK. Please submit your request to the Property Team before the tenancy start date. If sufficient evidence is provided, we will change your tenancy start date to the first day of the month in which the travel restrictions are lifted. We will send you written confirmation of your new tenancy start date. We will also apply a credit to your account for the accommodation fees for the period from your original tenancy start date to the new tenancy start date.
The following procedure applies to the below:
If your University changes the official start date of your face-to-face course to a later date we will put back the start of your tenancy, at no cost to you, to the first day of the month in which your course starts. For example, if the start date of your face-to-face course is changed to 14 November 2020 your new tenancy start date will be 1 November 2020, and you will not be liable for any accommodation fees from your original tenancy start date to 31 October 2020 inclusive.
Official evidence from the University that the course you are enrolled on is a face-to-face course and the start date has been delayed must be sent to the Property Team before the tenancy start date. If sufficient evidence is provided, we will change your tenancy start date to the first day of the month in which your course now commences. We will send you written confirmation of your new tenancy start date. We will also apply a credit to your account for the accommodation fees for the period from your original tenancy start date to the new tenancy start date.
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Change of mind
- Booked different accommodation
- Accepted onto a placement
If you do not wish to live for the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and they will return your deposit in full. Please note that your deposit will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.
Bookings made on or after 1 August 2020
If you book your accommodation after 1 August 2020, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from point of acceptance. If you cancel your booking within these 24 hours, your full deposit will be returned. Should you wish to cancel after these 24 hours, the previous procedures will apply depending on your circumstances.
Cancellations following tenancy start date
If you book your accommodation on or after the tenancy start date, there will be no cooling off period. Should you wish to cancel, the below procedures will apply depending on your circumstances.
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Failure to make grades required to complete academic year
- Eviction from University
- Voluntarily withdrawn from University
If you are unable to continue your studies at university and will no longer be a university student, you may be eligible to be released from your tenancy. Your request to cancel must be submitted directly to the Property Team in writing or via email and be accompanied by evidence of your withdrawal from university and the reasons behind this.
If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the accommodation upon your departure).
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Placement
- Single Semester Course
If you want to cancel your tenancy due to the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person for the remainder of your tenancy period. The replacement person must sign a contract for the remaining length of your contract and secure this with payment of the deposit. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement (from the start date of the replacement persons tenancy) and they will return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the accommodation upon your departure).
Please note that your deposit will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found
Illness.
If you wish to leave the accommodation due to illness, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The request to cancel must be made in writing or via email to the Property Team and any documentation supporting the reasons for the request must also be provided. Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the accommodation upon your departure).
Bookings for Academic Year 2019-20
7-Day Cooling Off Period
You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the Property Team within 7 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 7 days you will receive a full refund of your booking fee. No fees, no fuss.
If you decide to cancel your booking following the 7-day cooling off period, the below procedures will apply depending on your circumstances:
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Failure to receive grades (all academic years)
- Failure to obtain VISA (all academic years)
- Studying in an alternative City
If you secure your accommodation and then for the above reasons are no longer able to attend the affiliated University, official written evidence from the University (and/or UCAS/relevant VISA authorities) must be sent directly to the Property Team within 3 calendar days of the results or decision being published. If sufficient evidence is provided, you will be eligible for release from the tenancy agreement and the full booking fee will be returned.
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Change of mind
- Booking different accommodation
- Accepted onto a placement
If you do not wish to live for the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and they will return your deposit in full. Please note that your deposit will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.
Bookings on or after 1st August 2019
If you book your accommodation after 1st August 2019, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from point of acceptance. If you cancel your booking within these 24 hours, your full booking fee will be returned. Should you wish to cancel after these 24 hours, the previous procedures will take place depending on your circumstances.
Cancellations following tenancy start date:
If you book your accommodation on or after the tenancy start date, there will be no cooling off period. Should you wish to cancel, the below procedures will take place depending on your circumstances.
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Fail to make grades required to complete academic year
- Eviction from University
- Voluntarily withdrawn from University
If you are unable to continue your studies at University and no longer will be a University student, you may be eligible to be released from your tenancy. Your request to cancel must be submitted directly to the Property Team in writing or via email and be accompanied by sufficient evidence to your withdrawal and the reasons behind this.
If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure).
The following procedure applies to the below:
- Placement
- Single Semester Course
If are required to cancel due to the above reasons, you will be required to find a replacement person for the remainder of your tenancy. The replacement person must sign a contract for the remaining length of your contract and secure this with payment of the booking fee. The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female only flat). If a replacement is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement and they will return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure). Please note that your deposit will be retained, and you will remain liable for all accommodation fees until a replacement person is found.
Illness/Extenuating Circumstances
If you wish to leave the accommodation due to illness or any extenuating circumstances, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. The request to cancel must be made in writing or via email and any accompanying documentation must also be provided. Until a decision has been made, you will remain liable for all accommodation fees. If a tenancy release is not granted, you will be required to find a replacement person before you are released from your tenancy. If you are granted a tenancy release, your deposit will be returned to you (minus any deductions relating to the condition of the Property upon your departure).
Payment Details
Booking Deposit:
250 to confirm the booking. (Refundable at the end of tenancy)
Rent Payments:
Pay in Full
Pay in Instalment - 3 instalments due in October, January and April
Pay Monthly - Please inform about the same after making a booking
The guarantor can be any international guarantor, not necessarily UK based.
Mode of Payment:
Pay using a Credit Card, Debit Card or Bank Transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
What communal spaces do you have?
We know making new friends is a must! Thats why we offer great communal spaces where you and your neighbours can get to know each other. Facilities are site specific however each property guarantees a fun-packed and fully inclusive social calendar for all our students to enjoy, all year round free of charge! Visit our individual property pages to find out what each Roost has to offer.
Some studio rooms offer dual occupancy - can my friend come to live with me?
Yes! Check with the property about whether your studio room is eligible for dual occupancy, but please note that both students who wish to book the room as a joint tenancy MUST be students.
What if I have a disability or special requirements?
Their top priority is making sure you have a comfortable and safe stay, so please declare any medical information or disabilities on your application.
All offer rooms types with additional and accessible facilities. When creating your application, please make sure you tick the DDA box and enter in as much detail as possible so our teams can ensure you reserve the most suitable Roost for your requirements.
What is the difference between bronze, silver, gold and platinum rooms?
How big it is. Specifically the floor space. Each room has the same furniture, features, and decor, but it will differ in size.
There are some exceptions; at John Bell House for example, the rooms are categorised using a mix of reasons such as location and layout as well as size. Some rooms look and feel bigger/smaller because of their shape so weve taken this into consideration when categorising them.
How close is my accommodation to the university?
All of the properties are convenient, central, locations. Whether its close to your campus depends on where youre studying! Check out the relevant property page on this website or get in touch with the on-site property team for details. All of our cities have excellent transport links and secure bike storage if you dont fancy walking.
Do we provide the TV license in the shared flat kitchen?
We do not provide any TV Licenses for the studios or shared flats so youll need to register for your own TV licence.
Can I change rooms if I dont like mine?
It would be possible if someone drops out or someone else wants to swap with you. Please contact your property team and they will do their best to accommodate your needs. Remember that all rooms are effectively the same apart from the floor space.
What should I bring with me to live at a property?
Bedding is not provided unless included in an offer (check with or teams), so bring a sheet to cover the mattress, a duvet and pillows.
What is covered by my insurance policy?
Your items (including laptop, tablet etc) are covered inside your room against fire, flood and theft up to the amounts listed here. This excludes accidental damage, bicycles and any other items taken outside of the halls. Mobile phones, for example, are covered for theft only. To make a claim online visit the website endsleigh.co.uk/claim-centre or call them on 0800 923 4042. You will have to pay excesses for every claim of up to 25. To get additional cover visit the Endsleigh website to get a quote and sign up from there.
What are Guarantors?
Your guarantor is a person who agrees to pay your rent if you are unable to. They will only contact your guarantor if there is a delay in payment. Your guarantor should be over 18 years of age. They should be in full time employment and a homeowner and/or renting accommodation. They will be asked to submit a form to prove they are eligible. They welcome international guarantors.
What documents does my guarantor need to provide?
Proof of address (this could be a utility bill dated from the last 6 months or a council tax letter). We also need a proof of ID which could be a provisional /driver's license or a passport. We also require a guarantee document to be signed and completed. The guarantor bill needs to be dated within 3 months.
Do you do flexible tenancies/semester lets?
Many of our properties offer flexible tenancies. Visit the relevant property page on this website or get in touch with the property team for details.
Can I sublet (tenancy takeover) to/ from my friend?
No, you are not permitted to sublet any part of your accommodation, as per your accepted tenancy agreement. If you need to move out early, you should contact the reception team to discuss the option of a tenancy takeover.
Can I arrive earlier than my tenancy start date?
Early arrivals are possible depending on the availability of the room you have booked. If you wish to arrive earlier than your tenancy start date, please contact the property team. They will do their best to accommodate your needs.
How to pay?
You get the choice on how you pay your rent. You can choose from annual, termly and monthly payment plans across the year. And dont worry were different! Your instalment dates will never fall before your student finance and theres no small fee when checking in.
When rent is due, does it come out as a direct debit?
Rent does not come out of your bank automatically. You have to log on to your portal to set up your payment, or you can pay by card at reception. We do allow bank transfer but this is usually only in special cases, we prefer the first two options. You will choose your payment plan when booking.
When do we have to pay deposit?
When you accept your booking youll need to pay your deposit.
When will I get my deposit back?
Your deposit will be returned to you after your tenancy end date, based on a successful check-out inspection (i.e. no damage or cleanliness related issues). In the meantime, your deposit will be held securely by the Deposit Protection Service or My Deposit Scotland.
Can I send my belongings before I come in?
This depends on the capacity of the property youve booked at, so its best to get in touch with your team directly. If your property can take care of your belongings put your full name and room number (or VIN number) on the package before you arrive and your belongings can be stored for you.