Athena Studios
Athena Studios stands out as the newest entrant in Birmingham student accommodation scene, presenting a range of Studio room options designed for contemporary student lifestyles. Ideally positioned in the Selly Oaks vicinity, directly facing the University of Birmingham and its cutting-edge Sports Centre, Athena Studios offers unparalleled proximity to the campus, guaranteeing seamless commutes for students seeking the best student accommodation in Birmingham. The convenience is enhanced by a supermarket and numerous fast-food outlets and commercial amenities within walking distance.
Features:
Athena Studios, Birmingham prides itself on offering a diverse selection of Studio room types, each designed with student comfort and convenience in mind. A unique green belt separates the accommodations from the road, ensuring that no room directly faces the traffic, thereby enhancing the tranquility of your living space. The Studios are equipped with a private bathroom and a separate kitchen, featuring modern appliances including two hobs, a microwave, an oven, and a single-door fridge. Bright and airy, the rooms boast large floor-to-ceiling windows with adjustable blinds, allowing natural light to flood the space while offering the flexibility to adjust for privacy. Heating in each room can be tailored to individual preferences via wall-mounted adjustment panels.
Communal areas include a serene study room complete with a printing service, catering to academic needs. The property is outfitted with 100Mb broadband and Wi-Fi, bike storage, laundry facilities, 32-inch Smart TVs with Freeview, and ample storage space. The convenience of an on-site laundry room meets the daily needs of all residents.
Location:
Located just a 10-minute bus ride from the business district near the University of Birmingham, Athena Studios is surrounded by a vibrant mix of culinary delights, including Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine at the Selly Oak Centre. Essential shopping is easily accessible with Tesco, Sainsbury's, and various Asian supermarkets nearby. Retail therapy is within reach at JD Sports, TK Maxx, GAME, and Sports Direct. Additionally, the University's sports and fitness centre is merely a stone's throw away, ensuring everything you need is conveniently located.
Transport:
Athena Studios, Birmingham boasts a prime location directly opposite the University of Birmingham, with the campus just a 2-minute walk away. Aston University, Birmingham Metropolitan College Matthew Boulton Campus, and Birmingham City University are accessible within a 23-minute bus journey. Newman University and University College Birmingham are slightly farther, requiring a 35-minute trip via public transport. For those looking to explore beyond Birmingham, the University train station is a mere 13-minute walk, providing easy connections to other cities.
Security & Services:
Athena Studios, a secure Student Housing in Birmingham, ensures the safety of its residents with a 24-hour electronic access control and video surveillance system. External visitors must pass through multiple electronic gates to enter, providing an additional layer of security. The accommodation also boasts an independent equipment maintenance team, poised to address any facility issues promptly, with the front desk acting as the initial point of contact for repair requests, underlining Athena Studios' dedication to maintaining a safe and well-kept living environment for students in Birmingham.
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Payments
Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment Plan: 2, 4, or 8 installments, or make a full payment.
Guarantor: International Guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
International Cancellation Policy AY 24/25:
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
1. Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
2. After the Cooling Off Period - Once the Cooling Off Period has expired the Tenant remains liable for the rent for the whole length of the tenancy unless they want to cancel with one of these 3 conditions:
- No Place No Pay: the provisions for No Place No Pay set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply, save that this option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
- No Visa No Pay:if the student doesn’t get their visa to come and study in the UK, the student must send us the visa application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
No ATAS certificate, No Pay: Some international students coming to the UK to study in very specific fields need to apply for an ATAS certificate. (Academic Technology Approval Scheme). If a student’s ATAS certificate application is rejected the student must send us the ATAS certificate application rejection letter within 7 days of receiving it. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full. This option shall not be available after the 31st August in the year the Tenancy Start Date is due to occur.
The cancellation requests along with the proof documents must be sent by the student, from the email address they have registered their account with Unite Students and must be sent to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded on to internationalcancellations@unitestudents.com.
3. Replacement Tenants - the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply. Please note the point that Unite Students is under no obligation to enter into a Tenancy Agreement with any replacement Tenant that is suggested under this provision.
Passed the 31st August, the No Place No Pay and No Visa No Pay do not apply.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Athena Studios FAQs
Certainly, if your current room is still vacant, we would be delighted to extend your stay. Kindly get in touch with us, we will be pleased to facilitate this arrangement for you.
Parking is available at some of our properties, and students can reserve spaces on a first-come-first-served basis. The parking fee varies depending on the property.
For details on parking availability at your accommodation, refer to your property welcome guide. Locate your welcome guide here.
If there's a credit on your account, it will no longer be displayed on your account statement. However, if you have an upcoming future instalment (within the next 10 days), any previously shown credit on your account has now been utilized to offset the upcoming instalment. This means that the rent will be deducted, with the amount being reduced by the credit on your account.