Lumis - Leicester
Lumis Leicester is a stylish new student accommodation in Leicester, England. You will find a number of options to live in such as ensuite rooms categorised in studio and apartment clusters. They've got plenty of amenities within reach, so students don't have to go far for small things. This student accommodation is the go-to place to consider if you’re planning to study in the UK.
Leicester has a superb range of students who travel from all corners of the world to study at its world-renowned universities. The city has an 800-year-old market which is the oldest and biggest in Europe, there is a multitude of restaurants and shopping complexes where you can spend time. Adding to the long list this city has to offer is Golden Mile, basically called Belgrave Road, it derives its name from the many Indian restaurants and shops which it houses. You can also shop for authentic goods, spices and clothing along this stretch. Leicester is primarily known for its serious football culture. King Power Stadium is the home of Leicester City F.C. You can walk around the ground, have your photo taken here and also visit the dressing rooms. This city also encourages traditions like #LastFriday At LCB Depot where local businesses and the community at large come together to celebrate art, food and music.
Location:
Lumis Leicester student accommodation is right next to the city centre, it allows students to be much closer to all of Leicester’s major restos and bars. The city centre boasts Wygston's House Bar & Restaurant, Middletons Steakhouse & Grill Leicester, Crafty St Martin's and others. These places serve delicacies beyond words, there is a bistro, grill and fine dining all available in the surrounding area. If you want to experience the bustling nightlife of Leicester, you can hit Club Republic, Waikiki Nightclub or The Basement which are just a stone’s throw from your accommodation. Whether you fancy grabbing a pint, digging into a delicious meal, or hitting the town for a night out, Lumis Student Living in Leicester is surrounded by a multitude of clubs, cafes, and restaurants to cater to your desires.
Transportation:
The transportation around Lumis Leicester is effortlessly good and well-managed by the city. The University of Leicester, De Montford University and Leicester College are all well located near the accommodation. Moreover, Leicester Railway Station is a 15-minute walk from the property. Nowadays, students also find travelling by bike more affordable and eco-friendly.
Features:
Lumis Student presents fully-furnished rooms designed to match your specific preferences. This student accommodation offers an array of suites and studios in various sizes. No worries about essential necessities because all the student rooms here come complete with comfortable beds that have storage space. Moreover, an overhead bookcase is provided to keep your book collection organized. The kitchen is equipped with a combination oven and microwave for your baking and heating needs, while a stove allows you to cook your meals. A refrigerator is also available to keep your refreshing beverages cold.
Room Types:
The rooms are fully equipped and modernly furnished as per students’ growing needs. Located in a neighbourhood which is quite student-friendly, you don’t have to worry about safety as well. There is a staff ready to answer or assist your every need any time of the day or night.
WiFi
Electric Stove
Fridge
Utility Bills Included
MicrowaveDistance from City Centre
6 m
6 m
7 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
Room Options
Entire Place
Study desk and chair
Underbed Storage
Wardrobe
Facilities in Lumis - Leicester
Apartment
WiFiElectric StoveFridgeUtility Bills IncludedMicrowaveCommunity
On-Site Gym
Cinema
Laundry Room
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
Contents Insurance
CCTV
24x7 Dedicated SupportExplore Beyond Lumis - Leicester
Leicester
Haymarket Bus StationSt Nicholas Circle (Stand FB)Pocklingtons Walk (Stand EQ)HighcrossNearby Locations
- 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
Lumis Student Living 2 Southgates Leicester, LE1 5ALPayment Details
Booking Deposit:
On making your booking students will be asked to pay a Holding Deposit.
When your tenancy commences, the Holding Deposit will convert into a refundable Security deposit.
Installment Plan:
Payment in full (UK guarantor is not required)
Payment in 3 instalments (UK Guarantor is required)
Guarantor:
You only need to provide a UK-based guarantor if you wish to pay your rent in three instalments.
You do not need to provide a guarantor if youre paying the full annual rent in advance.
Mode of Payment:
You can pay via Recurring Card, Direct Debit or via Bank Transfer. Cash and Cheques will not be accepted and will be turned away if presented at site.
Recurring Card payments can be selected at the time of booking and Direct Debit can be selected by the online portal. If an alternative method of payment is required, such as a bank transfer, or you wish to change your payment method, please contact the property team directly for details.
House Policies
Cooling Off Period:-
If you choose to cancel your booking, you have 7 calendar days from the date you receive the original accommodation offer to do so and receive a full refund of the holding deposit paid. If you make your booking less than 7 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of:
7 days after receiving the accommodation offer email, or The tenancy start date on your tenancy agreement.
To cancel your booking, send an email to the relevant accommodation office email address listed in the contact details on the individual site. The property management will refund your holding deposit within 7 calendar days of cancellation. If you cancel your booking after the cooling-off period has expired, you will not receive a refund of your holding deposit, and you and your guarantor, if applicable, will be required to fulfill the obligations set out in the tenancy agreement.
Replacement Tenant:-
If you cancel your booking and find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to the property management's approval, you will be released from the contractual obligations outlined in the tenancy agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, minus an amount equal to your holding deposit as a cancellation fee. The site team will confirm your official release date.
Cancellation After you have moved into the accommodation
The property management hopes you have a pleasant stay in your accommodation. However, if you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract provided the following conditions are met:
1.You agree not to transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the tenancy agreement to anyone else without obtaining written consent from the property management.
2. You find a suitable replacement to take a new tenancy agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.
2.1 Replacement tenants must be 18 years or older and enrolled as full-time students at a university or college near the accommodation. If the accommodation has agreements with specific universities, the replacement may need to be enrolled at one of those universities. Please check with your accommodation team.
2.2 The incoming tenant must enter into a tenancy agreement with the property management and pay all sums due under this agreement.
2.3 The incoming tenant, where applicable, must provide a suitable guarantor who accepts the terms and conditions set out in the tenancy agreement.
3. Refunds due will not be processed until the replacement tenant has signed the tenancy agreement, paid, and moved into the accommodation. If you find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a £50 administration fee.
No Visa No Pay
Failure to obtain a UK Visa
If you fail to obtain a UK Visa before the start date of your tenancy, the property management will cancel your tenancy agreement and refund any rent payments made, so long as you provide within 72 hours of receiving your official confirmation:
1. Supporting official evidence that your visa was declined.
2. Written confirmation that you wish to cancel your booking.
Cancellation for any other reason
If you have entered into the tenancy agreement and you wish to cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired and you do not fit into the property management's eligible criteria above, you will not get your holding deposit returned to you, and you and your guarantor, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the tenancy agreement regardless of whether you have collected your keys.
No Place No Pay
Period From & Including when you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement
If you have entered into the tenancy agreement and wish to cancel your booking after the cooling-off period has expired, the property management will release you from the contract up to and including 23rd August, provided you meet the following criteria and can provide sufficient evidence:
If you are a first-year prospective undergraduate student and your offer from your preferred university or higher education institution is withdrawn because you did not achieve the required entry grades, or you exceeded the required entry grades and choose to attend a different university.
To meet the criteria, you will need to:
Provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university or higher education institution within 72 hours of your exam results being published.
Provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university.
If proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions to the reasonable satisfaction of the property management and the landlord, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and will not be liable for the contractual obligations outlined in the tenancy agreement from the date of cancellation.
Other cancellation policies
Period Before You Enter Into Your Tenancy Agreement
The Landlord and property management reserve the right to not return your Holding Deposit and cancel your booking on notice if:
1. They take all reasonable steps to enter into the Tenancy Agreement before the deadline and you fail to do so, for example, if you fail to complete your application or provide guarantor details and supporting documentation in good time;
2. You provide them with irrelevant false or misleading information; and/or
3. They are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014.
Cancellation By The Property Team or The Landlords
The terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 14 calendar days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation. If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale, the property management may cancel your booking, giving notice by email and you will forfeit any booking fee paid if it is outside the cooling off period above.
If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you will be responsible for paying the full rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation.
If you fail to check-in on your accommodation start date and you have not signed your agreement, the property management may cancel your booking at any time by giving notice by email. If you are outside the cooling off period, your Holding Deposit will not be refunded. Once you have signed your Tenancy Agreement, it may only be terminated if you and the property management mutually agree to do so or in the circumstances set out above.
Change to Tenancy Length
If you wish to change your tenancy length, you will be unable to shorten your tenancy, but you can choose to extend without charge up until the Tenancy Start Date (Subject to room availability).
Tenancy Start Date
If you wish to change your tenancy start date, please contact your local accommodation team.
Room Swaps
If you wish to upgrade your room, or move to a different room type, which is the same type as your original choice, you can do so free of charge up until the Tenancy Start Date, subject to room availability.
Room moves after the start date will be subject to room availability. An administration charge of £50 will be payable for the variation of the Tenancy Agreement.
Governing Law
These terms and conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Lumis - Leicester FAQs
Smoking is not allowed within the accommodation, however there is a designated smoking area outside the building.
No pets are permitted under the term of the tenancy agreement.
Yes. Groceries can be delivered to the reception area, but you are to ensure that you are available to take receipt of the delivery. Delivery drivers are not to be given access to the flats.
