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Free early arrival for up to two weeks until 31st May only if the residents room is available.
Note:- If the room is not available, the student cannot arrive early.
With an excellent location, a team of friendly staff and superb community spirit, settling in and getting to know your fellow students in The Combworks is easy, right from the moment you arrive. Brand-new student accommodation located at a distance of 20-minutes from Aberdeen's city centre. The University of Aberdeen is an 11-minute walk from the property while the Robert Gordon University is a short bus ride away. Also, the Sir Ducan Rice Library is merely 4-minutes walk away from the campus.
The Combworks is ideal for students that value the privacy of the independent living, with each studio fully equipped with everything you need. There is a separate kitchenette, dining area, TV, comfy bed, desk and storage space, and an ensuite shower room for independent individuals. All prices shown are per person, per week.
Furnished with everything you need to call it home, put your feet up and watch a film with your mates in the common room or get on with some work in the study area before the next social event kicks off. The best thing about The Combworks location is that it's close to both universities, the city centre's just a few minutes away and you'll be right next door to the Butchers Arms talk about a great local pub.
Apartment Amenities
Community Amenities
Configurations
Compact, cosy and modern, Bronze Studios are ideal if you want a stylish room at a more affordable price.
- Double bed
- Wardrobe, TV & gas radiator
- Kettle, toaster, microwave & 2-ring hob
Our Silver Studios provide a little more floor space to help you make yourself at home.Double bed
- Wardrobe, TV & gas radiator
- Kettle, toaster, microwave & 2-ring hob
Our Gold Studios come with considerably more space - these rooms are perfect to sit back and relax in or entertain guests.
- Double bed
- Wardrobe, TV & gas radiator
- Kettle, toaster, microwave & 2-ring hob
With plenty of space and seating, our Platinum Studios are perfect for those who love to have friends around.
- Two comfy armchairs
- Two large wardrobes
- Kettle, toaster, microwave & 4-ring hob
The Platinum Studio Plus is the largest room in The Combworks - ideal for two, or one who loves their space.Seating area for two
- Two large wardrobes
- Kettle, toaster, microwave & 4-ring hob
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy:-
Aparto understand that booking a room in student accommodation can be a big decision. They also know that bookings are often made before you know your exam results, or your personal circumstances may change unexpectedly prior to you moving in. This policy sets out the process for requesting a cancellation and the fees involved.
Our aparto assurance to all our Students
Due to the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, they recognise there is a lot of uncertainty for students. At aparto they are committed to being as flexible as possible. If you book your September 2021 accommodation now, they will allow you to cancel your booking before 31st May without penalty.
Cancellation before you move in:
To confirm your application and booking, you need to read and sign the Short Assured Tenancy Agreement (the SAT)
To confirm your booking, a deposit of 250 is required, your deposit will be held by Safe Deposits Scotland. You also need to read and sign the Tenancy Agreement before you move in.
Once you have paid your Deposit and signed your Tenancy Agreement online you are agreeing to take up your place within the accommodation and are bound to pay the Tenancy fee in its entirety. Any subsequent request to cancel will require you to find a student to replace you, who is approved by aparto, please refer to the Tenancy Takeover section below. This carries an administration fee of 100. For guidance on cancelling your booking due to travel and visa restrictions see below.
Online Courses
If your University decides to complete teaching of your course fully online, the tenancy agreement is still binding, and you are still expected to take up occupancy at the residence. All terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement will still be applicable. they understand that your experience is so important and If your course is moved online aparto will ensure that our experience and events programme will continue where possible in line with government guidance.
Travel
Due to the changing nature of of travel bans and lockdowns, aparto will review these on an individual basis. Travel for education is considered essential; It is the tenants responsibility to organise travel and aparto will not be liable for travel disruption.
Visas
If you are denied a visa, please let us know as soon as possible. they can cancel your booking if you have applied for a visa and it has been refused. Please let us know, with evidence within 5 days of your visa being refused.
If you are due to travel and experience issues obtaining a Visa they will try to hold your room for you while your Visa is being processed. Please ensure that you have the correct visa and college/university place before you arrive where necessary. It is the students responsibility to maintain Visa status. If your Visa is delayed you may be responsible for the terms and conditions of the tenancy/licence.
The following is applicable to first-year undergraduate and pre sessional post graduate intakes only:
If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university/college then dont worry. they will release from your tenancy and refund of any advanced rent payment where you can provide proof that you did not obtain a place at a university/college which is within a reasonable distance from accommodation booked. You will need to submit your request to cancel by email along with proof within five working days of the confirmation that you have received your place.
If you change your mind
After signing your agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement, including all payments, are legally enforceable against the tenant. Once you have signed the tenancy agreement you must complete the advanced rent payment set forth in the rent schedule of the agreement. From signing the agreement you have 7 days to complete the guarantor information. In the event that the guarantor does not sign the agreement, the agreement will remain enforceable against the tenant.
If you sign your agreement before 31st May 2021, aparto will allow you to cancel your agreement before this date without penalty. If you sign your agreement after 1st June 2021 aparto will allow a period of 48 hours for you to change your mind. You must let us know in writing by email to the residence inbox if you wish to cancel your tenancy in this timeframe.
For any refunds via international bank transfers a fee of 12 will be applied.
Failure to Check In
If you fail to check-in you will remain liable to pay any rent, or other fees associated with the original agreement, and they reserve the right to pursue for any sums outstanding in respect of the same.
Where possible, they may remarket your room. Until a new occupant has taken over the agreement and moved in, the tenant will be liable for the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Cancellation after you have moved in:
Once you have moved into the residence, you will only be considered for a tenancy release in exceptional circumstances.
You must have withdrawn from your University or College and provided proof in the form of a withdrawal letter, signed on headed paper from the institution. You must also have a suitable letter from the doctor or medical institution detailing the issue and why it has caused you to University
Tenancy Releases for exceptional circumstances will not be granted where:
You are still at University and have not withdrawn from your course
You have chosen to defer for a year for any reason other than above
You have left University of your own volition for any other reason, including not attaining correct funding or loan, or suitable grades during the year
The University has removed the tenant from your course for , including disciplinary
Once a tenancy release decision has been made, this decision is final and any appeal of this decision will be undertaken using the framework of the aparto complaints policy.
Tenancy Takeover
You may be able to arrange a release by finding someone else to take over your tenancy. Please get in touch and they will provide details of this process. The new tenant must be a student and aparto must approve the new tenant for the tenancy takeover to be valid.
Payment Details
Payment Mode:
Card, Bank Transfer
Rent Payment:
3 Installments, Full Year
Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to bring with me when I arrive?
Where do I go when I arrive?
Do I have to be a student to live here?
Do I need to have a UK guarantor?
We only require a UK guarantor if youve requested to pay in instalments. Without one, the full amount of your rent has to be paid in August.