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Situated just a short walk from both Northumbria University and the University of Newcastle, The Shield is in a prime location for getting to university. Plus, youll have access to entertainment on tap with the city centre is just an 11 minutes walk away get to all of your favourite shops, bars and restaurants in no time. And, for those days youd like to get out of the city, the train station is also a short strolling distance from us.
They offer a variety of en suites in shared student apartments and en suite studios fitted out with all of the essentials for your stay. Plus, prices on their studios are per room rather than per person so sharing is a great option, at no additional charge!
With an amazing selection of social spaces including a gym, cinema room, multi-media room, courtyard and study spaces, its no wonder why The Shield was voted The Best Social Experience in the UK by StudentCrowds Student Accommodation Awards!
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These en suites are located on lower level floors, with a small double bed alongside your own en suite shower room, study area and storage space. Enjoy sharing a kitchen and living space with your new flatmates. Average room 12.4-13sqm.
Great affordability with a small double bed alongside an own en-suite shower room, study area, ample storage and cooking their own meals in the shared kitchen/living room.
All their usual fab features set in a roomier setting with a small double bed, shower room, study area, ample storage and use of the shared kitchen/living room.
Self-contained studio living starts here for one person and perhaps his/her plus one. If they choose to share the en-suite shower room, small double bed, bags of storage, fitted kitchen and study area, theres no more to pay.
If one is going for extra space, then go Gold. Make the most of the small double bed, study area, shower room, plus storage aplenty. Then off to the shared kitchen and social space when feeling peckish.
If one likes to spread out, then this more spacious studio could be for them. The top notch facilities feature an en-suite shower room, small double bed, storage, fitted kitchen and study area.
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This beauty of a studio is huge and comes with the same quality features and space guaranteed.
Booking Details
Cancellation Policy
After the 30th June they operate a 72 hour cooling off period up to the 31st July so if your circumstances change you can cancel your booking.
To cancel your booking you need to email the Residents Team within 72 hours of signing your Tenancy Agreement. You will then be refunded your advance rent contribution payment.
From the 1st August the cooling off period is reduced to 24 hours. Once the Cooling Off period has expired, you can cancel your booking if:
- You do not have a visa to enter the UK
-You have not acquired the grades to be offered a place at the chosen university
- You have failed to achieve the grades to continue your study at university
In these circumstances, you can cancel your booking prior to the tenancy start date by providing evidence to the General Manager within 72 hours of being notified. Please send your UCAS notification/ Visa refusal documentation to the General Manager within 72 hours of receiving it.
There are no other circumstances when they will accept a request for a cancellation either before or during the tenancy.
It may be possible with the Landlords agreement to transfer your obligations to someone else who is eligible to live at the property. There is no obligation on their part to find you a replacement tenant. You can advertise your accommodation or undertake your own search for a replacement tenant. If you find a replacement tenant they will need to do some basic checks to confirm their eligibility to take over the tenancy.
Before they will accept a new tenant your account and all obligations need to be up to date and any rent due up to the changeover will need to be paid.
Once the new person has signed the tenancy agreement and made the first rent payment they will take responsibility for future rent payments and all other obligations as stated in the agreement.
Payment Details
Booking Info:-
Advance rent payment: GBP 150.
Deposit you will need to pay before move in.
Rent Payments:
Pay in Full.
Pay in 3 instalments.
Pay in monthly instalments, if one can demonstrate that he/she is in receipt of a monthly bursary.
Mode of Payment:
Pay using a debit card or a credit card online, over the phone or at the reception.
Or pay via Pay-to-Study for easy bank transfer.