William Murdoch
This student accommodation in Birmingham is among the most sought-after because of its ideal location, affordable rent, spacious rooms, and vibrant interiors. Situated only 3 minutes from the City Centre on foot, William Murdoch is a top-rated student housing property. The rent starts from only GBP 168/week and includes monthly utility bills, making it even more affordable. This student accommodation follows a ‘no visa, no pay’ and ‘no university, no pay’ policy, so you can save costs of hefty deposits in case your plans don’t pull through. Lastly, when booking via UniAcco, you can get a cashback worth GBP 50 and an Amazon voucher worth GBP 100 for referrals. Explore this property today!
Features:
William Murdoch in Birmingham is popular for its well-furnished and equipped rooms. All properties have a fridge, electric stove, and microwave so students can cook according to their schedules. You get constant 24/7 WiFi, helping you save on monthly mobile data bills. Additionally, the rooms are equipped with a functioning heating system as well. Laundry rooms are regularly maintained to reduce the burden of chores. To ensure residents’ safety, the authorities have installed CCTVs, contents insurance, and a 24/7 support staff to help you out. If you plan to commute with a bike, you can safely store it in the bike storage facility here. Unwind in the communal relaxing area or study in peace in the study room.
Location:
As mentioned above, William Murdoch, Birmingham's most prominent feature is its ideal location. It’s very close to several popular universities in the city. Ozzy the Bull, a beautiful 30-foot-high structure constructed for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, is an interesting tourist attraction. Visit the National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham for incredible oceanic exhibits for all ages. Stroll through the Birmingham Walk of Stars or Lock 1, Farmers Bridge Locks, to experience the culture. Explore the history at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. TheGrill, Bill’s Birmingham Restaurant, and Las Iguanas are must-visit affordable restaurants only 7 to 15 minutes away on foot. Do you want to rejuvenate and unwind after a long day? Grab a coffee at Caffe Anno, Mulino Birminam or Centenary Lounge.
Commute:
Birmingham City University, Aston University, University College Birmingham, University of Law Birmingham, BPP University Birmingham, and Ulster University Birmingham Campus are within a walking distance of 5 to 20 minutes from William Murdoch. The City’s most popular institute, the University of Birmingham, is accessible via an easy bike route of 20 minutes. If walking or biking are difficult options, you can travel via public transit, which is an affordable and easily accessible commute. Alger UK Limited is located at an 11-minute walk; Alhambra at One Ten at 14 minutes; and Birmingham Coach Station at 18 minutes.
Room Types:
The modern architecture and classy interiors of William Murdoch make it perfect for international students. Students are offered en-suite rooms of two ranges. Basic furniture, like a 3/4th double bed, study desk, chair, and wardrobe, are available. Each room has a private bathroom. To experience comfort and convenience, book William Murdoch in Birmingham for your upcoming stay today!
Utility Bills Included
Microwave
WiFi
Fridge
HeatingDistance from City Centre
3 m
3 m
7 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Study desk and chair
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
3/4 Double Bed
Study desk and chairWardrobeWindows / Curtains3/4 Double Bed
Facilities in William Murdoch
Apartment
Utility Bills IncludedMicrowaveWiFiFridgeHeating
Electric StoveCommunity
Bike Storage
24x7 Dedicated Support
Vending Machine
Laundry Room
Contents Insurance
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
CCTVExplore Beyond William Murdoch
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AIGER UK LIMITEDAlhambra at One TenLocation
10 Jennens Road, B4 7ETPayment Details
Booking Fee: £250 to confirm your booking (Adjustable in your rent).
Instalment plan: 2, 4 or 8 Installments or 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.
William Murdoch 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.
