Staniforth House
Staniforth House is a popular student accommodation in Birmingham, providing contemporary living options in the heart of the city. With a capacity to accommodate 586 students, this residence offers a prime location that allows easy exploration of Birmingham's world-class shopping, vibrant culture, and exciting nightlife. Students can choose from a variety of room options at this student housing in Birmingham, providing flexibility to match their preferences and budget.
Living at Staniforth House in Birmingham offers students a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the most dynamic cities in the UK. Birmingham has gained international recognition for its contributions, from introducing the renowned Balti curry to inspiring the popular TV series Peaky Blinders. Hosting the upcoming Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games further puts the city in the spotlight. Birmingham is renowned for its exceptional universities, offering high-quality education, student-friendly housing, and a great standard of living.
Location:
Staniforth House student accommodation enjoys an ideal location for students, with BPP University and Aston University just a 10-minute walk away and University College Birmingham less than a 20-minute walk away. Additionally, the residence is conveniently situated near the bustling Birmingham city centre, where students can find a variety of eateries, stores, and cultural landmarks like Saint Philip's Cathedral and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. The location also provides easy access to convenience stores for everyday necessities, as well as a vibrant café scene and exciting nightlife options.
Transportation:
Situated near the city centre, Birmingham offers a walkable environment for residents of Staniforth House accommodation. For those who prefer public transport, there are several convenient options available. The city's efficient bus network serves as a cost-effective transportation choice for students. Staniforth House benefits from excellent connectivity to the public transport system, with Price St bus station a mere 3-minute walk away and Tower St just an 11-minute walk away. Additionally, Birmingham Snow Hill train station can be reached within a short 13-minute walk, providing further accessibility for residents to explore the city and its surroundings.
Features:
Staniforth House Birmingham offers fully furnished rooms that cater to all student needs. Each room features a study desk and chair, ensuring a dedicated space for focused studying. There is ample storage for personal belongings and new purchases. The well-equipped bathrooms and kitchens come with essential amenities like mirrors, ovens, microwaves, and dustbins. What truly sets Staniforth House apart are its exceptional common areas. Inside, students can utilize the study room and enjoy the communal area with complimentary foosball and pool tables, comfortable couches, and armchairs. For leisurely activities, there is a movie room where residents can relax on bean bag chairs while indulging in popcorn. Outside, the patio offers ping pong tables, picnic tables, and deck chairs, while the rooftop garden provides a space to admire the city lights at night.
Room Types:
At Staniforth House, Birmingham student accommodation students have the flexibility to select from a variety of Birmingham accommodations, including private studios and en-suite-style rooms. The en-suite rooms vary in size, and each features a private attached bathroom. The studios are designed to cater to different preferences, offering both spacious premium sizes and more budget-friendly classic options. Each studio is designed for single occupancy and includes a private bathroom and modern kitchen facilities. Additionally, Staniforth House provides an Accessible Studio option to accommodate the needs of all students.
Microwave
Cleaning Equipments Available
Trash System
WiFi
Heating24x7 Personal Assistance
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Room Options
Study desk and chair
Wardrobe
Double Bed
11.1 Sqm. Area
Study desk and chairWardrobe
Wheel Chair AccessibleDouble BedFacilities in Staniforth House
Apartment
MicrowaveCleaning Equipments AvailableTrash SystemWiFiHeating
Utility Bills Included
Couch
FridgeCommunity
CCTV
Contents Insurance
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
Vending Machine
Lounge Area
Bike Storage
Cinema
Laundry RoomExplore Beyond Staniforth House
Birmingham Snow HillCurzon Street Station
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- Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution
- Entertainment: Curve Theatre, O2 Academy Leicester
- Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus
- Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre
- Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's
Location & Maps
Staniforth Street, B4 7DNAisha
The staff are helpful, and the communal areas are fantastic. Wish there were more storage space in the kitchens.
Soloman
Modern and clean rooms. The Wi-Fi is fast, but sometimes the elevators can be a bit slow during peak hours.
Payment Details
Booking Fee: You are required to pay £250 as advance rent payment.(Adjustable in rent).
Instalment plan: If you are a student with a permanent UK home address then you will usually have the option of paying in one, three or seven instalments. If your permanent home address is outside the UK then you have the option of paying in one, two or four instalments.
Guarantor: UK or International guarantor required.
Mode of Payment: Debit/credit card, Bank transfer.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cooling Off Period
1. Unless you have already collected the keys to the accommodation, you may cancel your booking by writing or completing our Cancellation Form, at any time during the 7 days after Property send you an e-mail confirming your booking is complete (the “7 Day Cooling-Off Period”). If your Tenancy is for a room in Wales, please contact us directly as a different cooling off period may apply. If you do that, you will not be charged and Property will return your deposit or any Advance Rent Payments you have made.
2. Once the 7 Day Cooling-Off-Period has expired, you will have to pay all amounts due under your Tenancy Agreement unless a replacement Tenant is found for your Room in accordance with this policy, or you enter a new Tenancy with Property Manager. To be considered a replacement Tenant, the individual would need to be a student who is eligible to book a Property Manager room in the usual way.
Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
3. If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:
a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;
b. places the room back on general sale; or
c. allocates the room to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.
Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.
Replacement Tenants – After your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
4. If a replacement Tenant is found for your Room after your Tenancy Start Date, Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement from the start date of the replacement Tenant's new Tenancy Agreement. If you have occupied the Room prior to this, you will be charged £50.00 to cover our costs of preparing the Room for the replacement Tenant.
No Place No Pay – applicable to 1st year students only.
5. If you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades, you may be eligible to be released from your Tenancy Agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from the Tenancy Agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
d. a written rejection letter from your chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of your UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; or
e. a copy of the proof of acceptance of your new university by UCAS adjustment.
6. These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published. Please complete our Cancellation Form with your documents. On receipt of the required documentation, it will be verified and, provided Property are satisfied, Property will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any deposit or advance rent paid in full.
International Cancellation Policy:-
These additional cancellation provisions apply for any individual making a booking outside of the United Kingdom.
Cooling Off Period – the provisions for the Cooling Off Period set out in the main Cancellation Policy shall apply;
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 Property are satisfied, Property 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 Property are satisfied, Property 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 Property Manager and must be sent.
If an agent is involved the evidence must be sent to the agent and then forwarded via mail.
Replacement Tenants – Before your Tenancy Start Date has occurred
If you have proposed a replacement Tenant prior to your Tenancy Start Date, Property Manager has complete discretion as to whether it:
a. accepts the proposed replacement Tenant and enters into a Tenancy Agreement with them;
b. places the room back on general sale; or
c. allocates the room it to an alternative student on a waiting list to enter into a Tenancy Agreement.
Property will release you from your Tenancy Agreement on the date seven days after any of the above has occurred.
The student remains liable for the rent unless they find a replacement Tenant.
Cancellation Policy!
If a student wishes to cancel, has changed their plans, or was not accepted, they must send an email so the Property Manager can update the booking to an Early Leave Request or terminate it, depending on the situation.
Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)
Is it possible to prolong my tenancy?
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.
Is there parking provided at my accommodation, and what is the associated cost?
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.
Why is my credit no longer visible on my statement?
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.
What types of bank cards are accepted for payments on the Unite Students Website?
Accepted bank cards for making payments on the Unite Students Website include Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard, Maestro, and UnionPay.
Which currencies can I use for making payments?
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 (¥).
Can I make payments using UnionPay?
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.
What happens if I can't make a payment?
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.
