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The Maltings in Colchester student accommodation let's one experience university exactly the way he/she wants to. It's just a short walk from the University of Essex campus and, with a range of rooms and prices, is the perfect place to make oneself at home. They provide everything students need to super-charge their student experience from studying to socialising all within a convenient location. The Maltings, Colchester student accommodation is a home and a haven, offering a unique environment where students can live, learn and grow. It's the place to find friends, create amazing memories and fulfil future dreams. It's the place they can call 'home'.
The Maltings is a stylish and modern accommodation featuring sleek en-suite rooms and spacious studios, and all finished to a very high standard and with everything a student could need. The Maltings also has an inviting common room, ideal for socialising after a day of lectures, an onsite convenience store for those pesky last-minute items, and on top of that, an onsite gym for keeping oneself in shape. Rents are all-inclusive, so no need to worry about those unexpected bills! There is WiFi available throughout the property, free secure cycle parking and parking permits are even available if a student needs to bring his/her car.
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University of Essex:
Walking - 18 min
Public Transport - 17 min
Apartment Amenities
Community Amenities
Configurations
Amenities
This ensuite room measures around 18m and comes with a 3/4 sized bed; with under bed storage, study area and large ensuite bathroom and ample storage. You will have access to the shared kitchen facilities, communal area and onsite gym.
Room layout and size may vary. Please book a viewing which can be done via video call to inspect the room you are booking.
Room Amenities
This ensuite room measures around 18m and comes with a 3/4 sized bed; with under bed storage, study area and large ensuite bathroom and ample storage. You will have access to the shared kitchen facilities, communal area and onsite gym.
Room layout and size may vary. Please book a viewing which can be done via video call to inspect the room you are booking.
Room Amenities
An en-suite bedroom with a bed which features under bed storage, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a kitchen with communal seating and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout. (Please note that there is a variance of room sizes throughout the property)
Room Amenities
A larger en-suite bedroom with a bed which features under bed storage, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a kitchen with communal seating and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout.
Room Facilities
This ensuite room measures around 18.5-19.8m and comes with a 3/4 sized bed, study area, ensuite bathroom and ample storage. You will have access to the shared kitchen facilities, communal area and onsite gym.
Room Amenities
Their Largest en-suite bedroom within a cluster flat with a bed which features under bed storage, study area and wardrobe. The shared area includes a kitchen with a communal seating area and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout.
Room Amenities
Rooms still available contact property team. This studio room measures around 18.5-22.5m and comes with a 3/4 sized bed, study area, fully fitted kitchenette, ensuite bathroom and ample storage. You will also have access to the shared kitchen facilities, communal area and onsite gym. Room layout and size may vary. Please book a viewing which can be done via video call to inspect the room you are booking.
Self-contained studio with bed, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, study area, wardrobe and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout.
Room Amenities
A stylish self-contained flat with a double bed, kitchen area, en-suite bathroom, study area and wardrobe. The apartment comes complete with up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout and access to common areas.
Self-contained studio with either a double bed or two single beds, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, study area with two desks, two wardrobes and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout.
Room Amenities
Self-contained studio with either a double bed or two single beds, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom, study area with two desks, two wardrobes and up to 100Mbps WIFI throughout. If there is a double occupancy within a room you need 2 guarantors and 2 deposit. There will also be 50 added to the weekly rent and divided by two.
Booking Details
Extended cancellation policy (21-22 academic year bookings):
Students who make a booking after 14/01/2021 but before 31/05/2021 can benefit from this extended cancellation policy:
Some properties have an extended flexible cancellation period for 21-22 academic year bookings. Properties will allow cancellation of your booking up to 31st May 2021 for any reason without penalty, and they will refund your security deposit in full as outlined in the standard cancellation terms.
1. This applies to any tenancy length for 21-22 academic year bookings only.
For the avoidance of doubt, it does not apply to any bookings for accommodation during the 20-21 academic year or summer 2021 period.
2. You must notify us in writing (including email) no later than 23:59:59 on 31/05/2021. After this date, the standard cancellation terms apply.
3. This promotion is in addition to standard cancellation terms which continue unaffected.
4. This promotion only applies to bookings made directly with us or through an agent and does not apply to bookings made via universities or other institutions as part of a nominations or referral agreement unless expressly specified.
5. Cancelling your booking using this promotion invalidates any other promotion you may have been eligible for, including but not limited to any prize draws, cashbacks or referral incentives.
6. Existing customers must be up to date with payments due on their account to be eligible for this promotion.
7. they reserve the right to withdraw or change this promotion at any time, and the new terms in place will then apply to bookings made after any amendment.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your booking up to 14 days after you accept your offer or pay your deposit (the Initial Cancellation Period), which reduces to 7 days from 1st August ahead of the academic year being booked, providing you have not already moved in to the property and they will refund your security deposit in full. Deposits will normally be refunded within 28 working days of cancellation, however legal obligation as a landlord is to secure all deposits with a third party protection scheme. In the event that your deposit has already been sent to the protection scheme by the time you cancel your booking, your refund could take up to 60 days to be refunded due to the protection schemes processing period and your deposit refund will come directly from them you will need your repayment ID which will be sent to you directly by the protection scheme. If the deposit has already been sent to the deposit protection scheme, unfortunately, they are unable to influence their processing time.
If you cancel your booking after the 14 day Initial Cancellation Period (7 days after 1st August), you will remain liable for the weekly rent (for each and every week or part week) until they are able to re-let the room. If they are able to re-let the room they will release you from the agreement upon payment of a 250 release fee which they will recover by retaining your deposit (which will not, therefore, be returned). If you have paid a lower deposit amount, thats the amount that will be retained.
Payment Details
Deposit Fees:
GBP 50-300 to confirm the booking (Refundable at the end of tenancy)
Rent Payments:
If you have a valid UK Guarantor, you can choose to pay your rent in three instalments, which are due in September, January and April.
If you dont have a valid UK Guarantor, you are required to pay the full rent in August, 14 days prior to your contract start date.
Please note you must have paid the rent due by the time you arrive to check in.
Other instalment options may be available, however admin fees may apply.
Mode of Payment:
Online via by logging into your student account
At the property reception desk1
By telephone to the property team
By bank transfer (please ensure you use your name and student ID as the payment reference).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I live here?
Are pets allowed?
Can I choose who I live with?
Can I request to move rooms during my tenancy?
Do you provide summer accommodation?
Do I have to move out in the holidays?
How do I book a viewing?
How do I cancel or re-arrange my viewing?
Can I book a room without a viewing?
Absolutely. However, they would always recommend booking a viewing wherever possible.
How long does a viewing take?
What will I be shown on my viewing?
I'm in a different country, how do I view a property?
All the properties of the provider have access to Skype option, so you can view a property from wherever you want. Just drop us an email the date & time that suits you and they would arrange a viewing for you.
What do I do if Im a first-year student and Im still waiting for my exam results?
Can I book if Im under 18?
What is included in my rent?
Can I pay my rent from overseas?
Can I pay my rent weekly?
Who can be a guarantor?
- Be a resident in the UK
- Driving License
- Be over 21 years of age
- Be a homeowner or in full time employment)
- Provide a copy of photographic identification, such as a passport, driving licence or ID badge
- Provide a copy of proof of your UK address which must be less than 6 months old, such as a utility bill (e.g. electricity, water, gas, telephone), a bank statement or a Council Tax bill.
Can I move in before I pay my rent?
What do I do if my student loan hasnt arrived yet?
A deferred rent payment option is available for students paying their rent instalments with student finance. Please note the following steps in order to request a deferred rent instalment plan if you are student who has rebooked to live in a Homes for Students property. In order to defer your 1st, 2nd and 3rd rent payments you will be required to do the following: There is no additional charge for the deferred payment plan for rebooking student
- Provide evidence of your student loan finance schedule, showing when you will receive your 1st payment, please forward this by email to the property you will be living at in September.
- Make a payment of 2 weeks rent, 14 days prior to your contract starting, the date of your tenancy can be found on your tenancy agreement.
- The 2 week rent payment will be deducted from the 1st instalment and the remaining balance will need to be paid in line with the date your student finance will be paid.
- You will also need to advise if you wish to defer the date of the 2nd and 3rd rent payments in line with your student finance, this request also needs to go to your property team.