Battery Park
Lucas Studios stands as a premier choice for private student accommodation in Birmingham, exclusively offering Studio rooms tailored for single occupancy. These rooms are meticulously designed to fuse functionality with comfort, creating an ideal environment for both living and studying. With an all-inclusive rent that covers all utilities, free contents insurance, and Wi-Fi, Lucas Studios provides a hassle-free living experience. Its prime location ensures easy access to Aston University and Birmingham City University, making it a convenient choice for students.
Features:
Lucas Studios Birmingham is crafted with the student lifestyle in mind, offering a blend of privacy, comfort, and convenience. Each Studio room is a self-contained unit featuring a sleeping area, a fully equipped kitchenette, and a private bathroom, designed to cater to all the needs of a student within a cozy and efficient space. The property boasts several communal facilities to enhance the living experience, including an elevator for easy access to all floors, an on-site laundry facility to simplify daily chores, and secure indoor bike storage to protect students’ bicycles.
Location:
Lucas Studios is ideally positioned near a variety of amenities and attractions, making student life both convenient and enjoyable. For groceries and essentials, nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Londies, and Home Foods Market are within easy reach. Dining options abound, with restaurants like BRGRI, Rio's Piri Piri, and Keyih Bahri offering a diverse range of culinary delights. For leisure and entertainment, students can engage in the thrilling Clue HQ escape room, appreciate art at the RBSA Gallery, or maintain fitness routines at JD Gym, all located within close proximity to the accommodation.
Transport:
Conveniently situated with the Aston University bus stop just downstairs, Lucas Studios offers students quick and easy access to various parts of the city. Aston University is a mere 5-minute walk away, and Birmingham City University can be reached in 14 minutes on foot. University College Birmingham is accessible by a 15-minute bus ride, while the University of Birmingham is 24 minutes away by bus. For those looking to explore beyond Birmingham, the Birmingham Snow Hill train station is a 16-minute bus journey away, connecting students to wider UK destinations.
Security & Services:
Security at Lucas Studios, a premier Student Housing in Birmingham, is paramount, featuring 24-hour surveillance cameras and security personnel stationed at the front desk to ensure the safety of all residents. With mandatory visitor registration adding an extra layer of security, the accommodation maintains a secure environment. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the building, with students given the option to upgrade their service for a nominal fee, ensuring they have access to a reliable and fast internet connection for both academic and leisure activities, emphasizing Lucas Studios' commitment to providing a safe and connected living experience 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.
Battery Park 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.
Accepted bank cards for making payments on the Unite Students Website include Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro, and UnionPay.
Payments made via Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, or Maestro will be in GBP (£).
For Chinese students making payments via UnionPay credit or debit cards, payments will be displayed in GBP (£) during the payment process. However, the bank will deduct the amount in CNY or RMB (¥).
If you are an international customer and unable to pay by Direct Debit or CCRA (recurring card payment), it might be possible for you to pay via UnionPay through your online Customer Account or during your booking.
Instalment due dates are outlined in your tenancy agreement, and by accepting the contract's terms and conditions, both the customer and guarantor are accepting responsibility for payment on the provided dates. If you cannot make a payment, please communicate with your property team. They can discuss your payment options and advise you on any potential implications based on the lateness of the payment.