Intro
A small and friendly community situated in the heart of Bethnal Green, Sunlight Apartments offers rooms in four-bedroom flats, so you can choose to share with your friends. Bethnal Green itself is an increasingly desirable location for students looking to live on the doorstep of uber trendy Shoreditch and the surrounding districts of Brick Lane, Whitechapel and Aldgate.
The area acts as a creative hub for design talent, and contains a diverse and artistic population, with shops, boutiques and artisan restaurants all contributing to the vibe. And with many of the citys universities and colleges such as Queen Mary University of London and Coventry University London Campus within walking distance, and Bethnal Green tube station just a 2-minute walk away, getting to lectures on time is hassle-free.
Distance To
- 1. Queen Mary University of London
- 12 mins
Public transport - 17 mins
Walking time
- 12 mins
- 2. Coventry University London Campus
- 13 mins
Public transport - 30 mins
Walking time
- 13 mins
- 3. University of the Arts London (UAL)
- 20 mins
Public transport - 40 mins
Walking time
- 20 mins
- 4. London School of Economics
- 25 mins
Public transport
- 25 mins
- 5. City University
- 22 mins
Public transport
- 22 mins
Apartment Facilities
Community Facilities
Configurations
Room Features
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel the tenancy agreement that you have entered into with the property Management group by giving them written notice of your intention to cancel on the following basis:
(a) If your notice of cancellation is received by them in writing within 72 hours after you have submitted an application form and the period of the tenancy has not commenced, they will make no charge and the initial rental payment will be refunded in full; or
(b) If your notice of cancellation is received by them 72 hours after you have submitted an application form on or before 31stJuly 2019 and the period of the tenancy has not commenced, you may cancel your booking by writing to us provided that they will be entitled to retain 100 of the total initial rental payment; or
(c) If your notice of cancellation is received on or after the 1st August 2019, they will not accept a cancellation/surrender of your tenancy agreement for the Room until a replacement tenant is found for the Room. We shall endeavour to re-let the Room however cannot guarantee that they will be able to do so.
You will remain liable to pay the rent for the Room and all other charges and costs under your tenancy agreement for the period to the date that a replacement tenancy for the Room commences. They reserve the right to charge you a fee in the sum of 100 as a contribution towards our administration costs incurred in dealing with the surrender of the tenancy agreement and the sourcing of a new tenant. If a replacement tenant is found for the Room they will release you from your tenancy agreement with effect from the date that the new tenancy agreement for the Room begins.
In the event you fail to honour your contractual obligations in relation to the payment of rent on the due dates before occupation of the Room, they may cancel your tenancy agreement by giving you notice in writing of cancellation; in the circumstances they will not repay any advanced payments made by you to the property. In the event that property management group cancel the tenancy agreement at any time before occupation of the Room by you, they shall give you as much advanced written notice as they can in the circumstances and will repay the initial rental payment to you and any other fees that they have taken from you in connection with the tenancy.
Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Booking Information for 2020/21
We fully understand that there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 at the moment and possible consequent travel restrictions. If you book a room at a HOST property for September 2020 today, but are then disallowed from travelling to the UK due to the relevant Government travel restrictions, exclusively as a result of Covid-19 and therefore no longer require the room, you will be released from your booking see below Terms & Conditions.
Terms & Conditions:
This guarantee is open to all international students applying for higher education in the UK for the 2020/21 academic year.
If an applicant is disallowed from travelling to the UK exclusively as a result of Covid19, they need to provide evidence from either the UK Government or from the Government where you live confirming this advice (in English). This must be provided to Host no later than 1st August 2020.
On production of the relevant Government confirmation (in English), the applicants booking will be cancelled in full, with a full refund of any 2020/21 rental payments made.
All applicants wishing to take up this option need to contact the accommodation where they placed their booking directly in order to activate this Guarantee.
Any applicants who do not provide evidence by the dates outlined above, will be held to their tenancy agreement and will be liable for all contractual charges.
Email confirmation will be sent to all students that are accepted onto this guarantee once they have paid advance rent and confirmed their guarantor details where applicable.
Please note in the case of dual occupancy both parties must be eligible for this guarantee in order for it to apply.
Please note that if you cancel the room and rebook, the room may not be available, and the price may be revised in August and September 2020.
These terms and conditions are correct as at 25th March 2020 but Host Student Housing Limited reserves the right to change them or remove this guarantee at any time without prior notice.
Payment Details
Rent Payments:
Pay in Full 3% discount
2/3/4 instalments, due on 1 August 2017; 15 January 2018 and 9 April 2018
Monthly payments (when a student uses Housing Hand as the guarantor service), with 1st instalment due on 1st August and then every month thereafter.
Mode of Payment:
Pay using a debit/credit card online, over the phone or at the reception
Pay via direct debit or bank transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be a student to live with Host?
To take out a tenancy with us you need to be eligible for council tax exemption. This applies to all full-time students and some part-time students. If youre unsure, your university or college should be able to let you know.
Do I need to take out contents insurance?
No, you do not*. Contents insurance is automatically included with your rent. Host is working in partnership with Endsleigh, the No. 1 student insurance provider, to provide some cover for the contents inside your room. You dont need to do anything to activate this cover, but it is important for you to check and ensure that you fully understand the protection provided and whether it is sufficient for your needs.
Visit https://www.endsleigh.co.uk/personal/home-insurance/your-student-cover/?HHRef=HH1262 to:
Check your level of cover
Review key exclusions and limitations
Check your policy excess
Learn how to make a claim
Extend and personalise your cover to protect laptops, phones and other valuables
Host. share your details with Endsleigh for the purpose of providing you with contents insurance. Full details of this can be found by visiting www.endsleigh.co.uk/reviewcover
*Endsleigh contents insurance cover is not available at The Tramshed & The Woodworks in Dublin. Please contact the site directly for more information regarding contents insurance.
Can I connect to the internet?
Absolutely. A superfast internet connection is available in every Host bedroom. But just so you know, broadband arrangements do vary in some halls, so please visit the site-specific FAQs or contact your chosen hall to find out more.
Do I need to move out during the holidays?
Your Host contract is for a fixed length of time so your room is yours throughout that period. That means that you dont have the hassle of moving your belongings out during the Christmas or Easter vacations, and you can choose to stay in your property over these holidays if you want. Its usually possible to book additional accommodation over the summer period if you want to stay then too. But we advise booking early to ensure rooms are available.
Do you have staff at your properties?
Every Host home has a team of trained staff on site to respond to meet your needs. Their job is to make your Host experience as enjoyable as possible.
Our on-site management offices are open Monday to Friday, and will answer any questions, respond to any issues, offer advice and ensure a friendly face is there to greet you every day.
Many of our properties also have a highly skilled team of caretakers who are available around the clock. Theyre there to resolve any maintenance issues quickly and efficiently keeping the site safe and secure. Security guards also support the caretaker team on most sites to ensure theres a 24/7 presence. Please check at your chosen location to confirm details.
While most students settle into living away from home quickly, we understand it can take a little longer for some than others. So, while our tenancy agreement limits how far we can get involved, our people are trained to offer advice that helps residents to overcome a range of issues.
For your peace of mind, all our people are criminal record background checked.
When is the management office open?
The management office is open Monday to Friday, each week. The opening hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Thursday and 9am-5pm on a Friday*.
* please check with your chosen location for full details as times can vary from hall to hall
How safe are Host properties?
Host takes safety seriously. Many of our properties have a member of staff or security guard on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to ensure help is always at hand should the need arise. Please check with your chosen location to see if this service is available.
Electronic door entry systems, intercoms and CCTV ensure that everyone who lives with us enjoys a high standard of security and the safest possible environment. So they can get on with enjoying themselves.
What happens if I have a maintenance problem?
Every Host home has a dedicated caretaker team to respond to and solve your maintenance issues. We respond to every issue quickly and, if possible, will complete the repair during the first visit. Of course, this isnt always possible and there are times when parts need to be ordered or external contractors arranged. When this happens, well keep you updated on the progress.
What does fully-furnished kitchen mean?
Host designs homes that provide everything you need to enjoy living with us. Our flats come kitted out with all your cooking appliances: cooker, hob, kettle, toaster and microwave* and some sites also provide cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils.
How do I know that Host is a good landlord?
Host is proud to agree to the principals required by the ANUK Code of Standards. Fully supported by NUS, the National Code is voluntary and aimed at both educational establishments and private sector suppliers. Those who join make a commitment to provide students with a first-class housing service and agree to provide information, reassurance and a clear procedure if a dispute occurs.
Living in a building covered by the Code means:
Best practice day-to-day management is supported and recognised.
Your contract is clearly written, stating what you are paying for and how much your rent is, with reasonable terms and no hidden costs.
Your accommodation should be fully prepared for you when you arrive to take up residence.
Your accommodation meets with a set of nationally recognised standards in respect to services, furniture and fittings.
Repairs and maintenance are carried out within agreed timescales.
Your building will meet with, and exceed, the required health and safety standards.
You will be given information to explain what management routines are followed in the buildings.
Theres a set and accountable procedure for dealing with any disputes or complaints.
How can I make a booking?
The application process for our properties can vary. For many of our homes, its possible to book direct with Host using our online booking service on this website. Alternatively, a hard copy of our application booklet may be available for some locations which you can download from your chosen accommodations web pages.
In order for a direct booking to be confirmed, all required documents must be returned including a guarantor agreement, tenancy agreement, initial rent payment and provision for your rent payments. Any incomplete or incorrect applications will not be accepted. A booking will only be confirmed by Host once all the necessary documentation has been supplied.
For some of our properties, its not possible to book directly with Host and you must apply through the relevant university accommodation office. For further information, visit the FAQ section on the website for your chosen location.
Do I pay a deposit?
No you dont. Any payment you make upon booking is part of your rental payment.
What are the Terms and Conditions of staying with Host?
All rooms that are let directly to students are done so using an assured short-hold tenancy agreement (or Licence to Reside in Ireland). These agreements outline what is expected of the resident and, in turn, Hosts obligations as a landlord.
The agreements are a legally binding document and should be read carefully. Once signed they are for a fixed term and should the resident wish to move out of the accommodation before the end date, they will remain liable for the full rent until the end of the contracted period and are responsible for the condition of the property regardless of whether they are staying in the hall or not.
For locations where you book through a university accommodation office rather than directly with Host, you may be provided with a different type of agreement. Please visit the FAQ section on the website of your chosen property for further information.
What does being a guarantor mean?
All students who wish to take up our rent installment plan are required to provide a UK guarantor (excludes the Isle of Man and Channel Islands).
By agreeing to be a guarantor, you are signing a legal document stating that you agree to pay the rent and guarantee the behaviour of the resident if they default. Please do not sign this agreement if you do not wish to take on this responsibility.
Any student who does not have a UK guarantor will be required to pay the full years rent upon application.
When do I pay my rent?
Our rent dates and amounts are set out clearly on the website and within our application literature. Please note: your rent may be due before the contract begins and that the dates may not coincide with student loan dates. This should be taken into consideration when planning your accommodation as late payments may be subject to interest charges and, in some cases, legal action against the resident and their guarantor.