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Austin St. James

Austin St James: 26-30 St. James Rd, Leicester, LE2 1HQ

Austin, St. James Road, offers luxurious student accommodation in Leicester, featuring a variety of en-suite rooms, studios, and apartments. With its prime location near the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, this accommodation provides convenience and comfort to students. The property boasts well-equipped bedrooms, communal spaces for socialising, and modern amenities like high-speed Wi-Fi and shared utilities. Its proximity to local cafes, restaurants, and attractions makes it an ideal student housing in Leicester for international students.

Location:

Austin, St. James Road student accommodation enjoys a strategic location in Leicester, making it an ideal choice. The surrounding area offers a vibrant atmosphere with numerous dining options like Qbaraz Restaurant and Leicester Steakhouse and popular cafes such as Coffee Maison No. 121a and Casba Cafe Leicester. For relaxation, students can visit The Loaded Dog or The Clarendon after classes. The convenience extends to nearby attractions like the Leicester Museum and Art Gallery, and Victoria Park, perfect for leisurely weekends. The accommodation is well-connected, with Granville Road and Hamilton Street bus stops within a short walk and South Wigston train station accessible in just 13 minutes, ensuring easy travel within and beyond the city.

Features:

Austin, St. James Road Leicester, provides various student-friendly features that enhance the accommodation experience. Each room is thoughtfully designed with a bed, desk, open wardrobe, shelf unit, and under-bed storage for convenience. The well-equipped kitchen includes essential appliances like an oven, microwave, refrigerator with a freezer section, and toaster. Students can enjoy meals at the dining room table or unwind on the comfortable sofa with friends. The accommodation offers practical amenities such as free high-speed Wi-Fi, a washing facility, and shared utilities that simplify daily tasks and maintain a clean environment. The courtyard provides a serene space for leisurely strolls, seamlessly allowing students to balance their studies with relaxation.

Rooms:

At Austin, St. James, Leicester student accommodation students have various room options, including en-suites, studios, and one-bedroom apartments. This diverse range of accommodations caters to individual preferences and needs, ensuring a comfortable and personalised living experience for every student.

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Distance from City Centre

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Room Options

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Budget Ensuite
Private Room (8.0-10.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
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Stay 51 weekMove in 2023-09-18Deposit £100Rent £115 / week
Stay 47 weekMove in 2023-09-18Deposit £100Rent £120 / week
Stay 43 weekMove in 2023-09-18Deposit £100Rent £125 / week
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Standard Ensuite
Private Room (10.0-11.0 Sqm.) • Private Bath
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room-cleaningRoom Cleaning Services
study-deskStudy desk and chair
underbed-storageUnderbed Storage
Stay 51 weekMove in 2023-09-18Deposit £100Rent £125 / week
Stay 47 weekMove in 2023-09-18Deposit £100Rent £130 / week
Stay 43 weekMove in 2023-09-18Deposit £100Rent £135 / week
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Facilities in Austin St. James

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Explore Beyond Austin St. James

Leicester

12 mins walk
Rail Station (Stand EF)

12 mins walk
evington cars

8 mins walk
Coventry england

7 mins walk
UK Visa Solutions

12 mins walk
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Nearby Locations

  • Bar: The King's Head, The Salmon
  • Entertainment: Curve Theatre, Phoenix Cinema
  • Restaurant: Kayal, Herb
  • Shopping Centre: Highcross, Haymarket Shopping Centre
  • Supermarket: Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local

Location

locationAustin St James: 26-30 St. James Rd, Leicester, LE2 1HQ

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I had a really good experience booking through uniacco, the customer service was very fast and easy. They also gave me instant replies and good advice with queries that I had and helped me book a really good accomodation.
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The moving in process was extremely easy and all the staff were helpful. I had no problems regarding checking in and if I had any issues it was dealt with immediately.

Payments

Booking Deposit: £100 to confirm your booking (Will be adjusted in rent).
Security Deposit: £250 (refundable at the end of tenancy).
Guarantor: UK Based Guarantor 
Installment Plan: Full payment and 3 installments
Mode of Payment: Credit Card, Debit Card or Bank Transfer.

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House Policies

Cancellation Policy

Once you pay your reservation fee, the amount is not refundable unless you find an eligible replacement tenant. 

If you have already signed the tenancy agreement, you'll still be responsible for the full rent unless an eligible replacement tenant is found. A £50 administration fee is also applicable.

If you're unable to study in the city booked due to rejected visa or university offer, you may be eligible to be released from the agreement. However the reservation fee remains un-refundable. Documents below must be provided within 7 days from the date the results are published.

  • a written rejection letter from the chosen university/college or UCAS or a screenshot of the UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved; 
  • or a copy of the proof of acceptance of the new university by UCAS adjustment. 

General - No Place No Pay(1st year students only):

Before the tenancy starts, if the student is no longer able to study in the city booked due to rejected visa or university offer, we’re happy to discuss other available options, including arranging a room in another city where we have accommodation buildings or defer the whole tenancy. He/she may also be eligible to be released from the agreement.

In this case, the student can get the rent that has been paid already but the reservation fee is non-refundable. Documents below must be provided within 7 days from the date the results are published.

• a written rejection letter from the Home Office

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• a written rejection letter from the chosen university/college or UCAS or a screen shot of the UCAS status which confirms that the required results were not achieved.

Coronavirus cancellation policy - Visa application delay:

If the student cannot obtain the visa on time due to the closure of visa centres, the student can contact UNINN within 7 days for potential deferring the tenancy. We can also discuss other options available to you.

Course start date delay:

If there’s a delay of course, students can submit the updated course start dates to UNINN within 7 days and we’ll consider deferring the tenancy to match the course or discuss other options available to you.

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Austin St. James FAQs

The Platform Fee is a one-time charge that prioritizes your booking and grants access to exclusive pre and post-landing services, potentially saving up to £1,500. This fee is refundable if UniAcco cannot secure the room category and property you select.
You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of payment, after which platform fees will not be refunded (To be added on Cancellation Policy also)
Fee is non-refundable in case the student decides to swap their accommodation from a non-commissionable property to a commissionable property. Platform Fee is refundable to the student if they decide to cancel their booking within the defined “UniAcco Cooling Off Period”. This period will be upto 48 hours from the months April-September and 5 days from the months October-March.
We will assist the student with the entire booking process. End-to-end handling of the cancellation process for the student. (Platform Fee won’t be refundable to the student in this scenario). Post Move-In Assistance to the student.

For Austin St. James, a UK-based guarantor is required.

Austin St. James offers 2, 3 installments or the full payment option.

Yes, Austin St. James offers 'No Visa No Pay' policy.

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