Urbanest Westminster Bridge is a student residence situated in the SE1 area of London near Elephant and Castle. The property provides various living arrangements, including penthouse studios, studio apartments, and private bedrooms within three-perso...
Location
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Neighbourhood
Elephant & Castle
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Elephant & Castle holds more residences than anywhere else we cover. It is a straight run into Holborn and the Strand on the Northern and Bakerloo lines, or about half an hour on foot along the river. The area is mid-rebuild around Elephant Park, so expect hoardings alongside the new restaurants for a few years yet. Rents here sit around the middle of our range rather than the top.
Rooms
Choose your room.
Each tier has its own rate. Every room has the run of the building’s shared spaces.
As soon as possible! You can never be too prepared when looking at student accommodation options. Property wants to help you find the room that is just right to start you on your university journey.
Is it too late to apply for student accommodation?
It is never too late, provided there is still rooms available. However, as you can imagine the rooms are available on a first come first serve basis, so once the rooms are full, they’re full! So book yours today.
What should I think about when looking at uni accommodation?
There are lots of things to consider when looking at potential student accommodation. You want to make sure that the rooms available are comfortable, safe, offer a good environment to study and come with all the features and amenities you will need.
Distance to your university building, transport links, local bars, entertainment venues and so on are also essential.
Each Property location page lists all of this information for you.
Is it possible to choose my room?
Yes, you can select the type of room you want in the property of your choice whilst in our booking system. If there are any specific requirements you have or would like to discuss, please get in touch with the team.
When is the best time to book student accommodation?
They suggest that once you have decided to stay with us, to book as early as possible so you are able to get first pick. They highly recommend that if you’re planning to share with friends to book in advance as spaces will fill up and it will be hard to group you together.
How much do I need to pay to book?
To confirm a booking, They require a payment of 1 weeks upfront rent and then you can pay the rest in instalments.
Will I get this back?
No, the upfront rental payment gets applied to your first rent instalment – meaning you don’t need to wait around for a deposit refund.
What form of payment do you take?
Property accepts payments made by credit/debit card or bank transfer. There is no charge when paying with a credit or debit card. Additional fees on bank/wire transfers will depend on your bank so check with them beforehand. They take either forms of payment, as long as it’s not cash/cheque.
Do you get a student loan for accommodation?
That completely depends on your circumstances. Whatever form of payment is easiest for you will be fine with us. Please speak to the team for more information.
When will I receive the tenancy agreement?
Their tenancy agreements are all online – meaning no paperwork! The online tenancy acceptance has the same legal weight as a paper tenancy so you don’t need to be concerned. You can access your tenancy at any time by logging into your account portal once you have a confirmed booking with us.
When can I move in to student accommodation?
All tenancy dates are available to see at the time of booking. However feel free to get in touch with us if you require an earlier arrival, we will see what we have available.
What is included in my rent?
The rent covers your room, use of the communal facilities, all utility bills such as electricity, hot water and heating, and contents insurance cover. It also includes your 200mbps broadband and WiFi connection.
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