The student accommodation in London is conveniently placed in the center of the city. Offering a choice of studio rooms, each with its own set of amenities. Students never have to worry about getting to their institution because many are nearby. The closest university to the accommodation is the University of Greenwich, which is a 4-minute cycling or a 20-minute walk away, Ravensbourne University is an 8-minute pedal ride or a 15-minute bus ride away and the Goldsmiths (University of London) is a few minutes by bike and 23 minutes by tube.

Cooling off period

Cancellation By You - Cancellation within the Cooling Off Period

If you choose to cancel your booking with property management, you have 14 calendar days after receiving the original Accommodation Offer to do so and get a full refund of the Holding Deposit paid. If you have made your booking less than 14 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of

1. 14 days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer email and

2. The Tenancy Start date on your Tenancy Agreement.

You may cancel your booking by sending an email to the relevant Accommodation Office email address listed on the individual sites contact details on. 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 get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement.

Features

The Westcombe House has kept the needs of students on priority always hence they are very considerate of students' needs and demands, they have all sorts of features that students need away from their homes. They offer a variety of stylish modern studios with fully fitted kitchens so that you can easily cook with your flat mates, and have dinner in a private dining room. Their property also offers a range of communal spaces including an on-site gym for daily workouts, an outside seating area where you can chill, a game room, a private study room for group studies or discussions, and an on-site laundry facility. They have a high-app-operated entry system and secure bike storage where you can keep your vehicles or cycles. Westcombe House also has a high-speed free wifi connection enabling you to stream movies in the cinema room over the weekends!

Nearby places

The good thing about this accommodation is that it is close to the cool places which students want to explore. There is this Jurassic World: The Exhibition London where you can go with your friends, for adventurous activities you can check out The Up at The O2 it’s an Adventure experience place made up of a guided climb across arena roof, with scenic views of landmarks, and many other exciting places which are close by. You can check out restaurants and bars nearby for dinner or breakfast. The must checkoff list is “green pea” serving traditional British food, “Midpoint Restaurant” serving classic Turkish cuisine and drinks, “Honest Burgers Greenwich”, “Cutty Sark Café, Restaurant & Bar” a relaxed restaurant serving Mediterranean dishes cooked over a charcoal grill, plus a cocktail menu.

Commute

Travelling is hassle-free, you just have to step out and there are bus stops within the walking distance of 4-5 minutes. Bus stops from where you can catch a bus for your university or explore a city are Marlton Street (Stop Q), Calvert Road or Kemsing Road (Stop D).

Distance

Accommodation has many great universities close by:

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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.

Replacement tenant found

If you cancel your booking and can find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to the property management's agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, less 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 happy stay in your accommodation, but if for any reason you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract providing, the conditions set out below are met:

1. You agree that you will not transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the Tenancy Agreement to anyone else without obtaining their written consent.

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 old or over and enrolled as a full time student in a university or college in proximity to the accommodation. Where the accommodation has agreements with set universities, the replacement may be restricted to that university - Please check with your Accommodation Team.

2.2. The incoming tenant must enter into a Tenancy Agreement with the property management and pay sums due within this agreement

2.3. The incoming tenant, where reasonable, must provide a suitable Guarantor. The Guarantor must accept the Terms and Conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement Refunds due will not be processed until the replacement taking over the contract has the Tenancy Agreement, paid and moved into the accommodation. If you do find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a £50 administration fee.

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Period From & Including when you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement

If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you 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 2023 where you meet the following criteria and can provide sufficient evidence:

If you are a first year prospective undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn because of you not achieving the required entry grades or you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University.

To meet the criteria, you will need:

1. To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/higher education institute within 72 hours of your exam results being published

2. To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university.

Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to the property management's and the landlords reasonable satisfaction, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement from the date of cancellation.

Cancellation others

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 Students 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.