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August Newsletter 2019

Time is running out to get your accommodation secured for the new academic year at the University of Birmingham. Unihousing is still offering brand new student accommodation in the Selly Oak area, available in September. Read on below to view a handful of Unihousing's brand new studio apartments and more.

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Featured Property

Newly built student studio in Selly Oak village. Available September 2019.

This purpose built studio apartment is designed especially to meet the needs of students at the University of Birmingham. It provides all the essentials along with more than a few luxuries to help you make the most of your life at university.

The kitchen is complete with a modern oven, hob and microwave as well as a fridge/freezer for self-sufficient living, whilst the bathroom has all the fittings to ensure your privacy and comfort with a toilet, basin, shower and a heated towel rail. A washer/dryer is also provided along with a Smart TV and high speed fibre optic internet. There's nothing extra to pay: the cost of utlity bills and internet are included in the rent. 

This is the place to be for a student, Selly Oak isn't only close to the University of Birmingham but it also contains everything you need within an easy distance. Your everyday needs are covered by the supermarkets, smaller shops, gym and parks in the area, and for entertainment with friends there's a plethora of pubs, bars and restaurants nearby.

You need not be constrained to Selly Oak either - transport into the city centre and other parts of Birmingham is so easy either by bus or train, as both service the area cheaply and frequently. 

Unihousing takes the worry out of renting your student property. We are always at hand to answer your questions, and our dedicated maintenance team will get to any issues quickly and efficiently. We clean the communal areas of the property too, so you don't have to.

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Student Properties

New Student Accommodation in Selly Oak – Close to the University of Birmingham. 

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These brand new student studios will be available for September 2019. Unihousing has recently built this new apartment building on Bristol Road, which is perfectly located for students attending the University of Birmingham.

This student block consists of over 50 student rooms, all of which have been designed with students in mind. Each student room comes with a large kitchen/utility area, fully furnished with a cooker, hob, cooker hood, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washer/dryer. You can also find your own private washing room with a bath or shower, sink, toilet, and heated towel rail. The living area of each student studio is furnished with a bed, storage, study area and a Smart TV.

Students will find themselves only a short walk from several shops in Selly Oak, including a 24-hour Tesco. Transport in the area is also fantastic with both buses and trains offering travel all over the city of Birmingham.

Each property is provided with high-speed fibre optic internet for free, and utility bills are included in the price of rent.

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1-Bedroom Selly Oak studio located on Bristol Road – close to the University of Birmingham 

A new studio in an optimum location, this studio from Unihousing boasts all of the kind of features that you would expect from high-standard contemporary student accommodation.

By combining a blend of a spacious, open-plan layout with a selection of furnishings, this Unihousing Selly Oak student home is a highly attractive choice of accommodation.

The studio comes with Smart TV and high speed fibre optic internet. The studio also includes a bathroom that incorporates a sink, toilet, a shower with towel rail and a kitchen that contains a cooker with hob, microwave and fridge/freezer. Also worth pointing out is that this studio offers you a washer/dryer, to make life easier.

Step outside of your studio, and you will soon be greeted by a number of shops and amenities that the local area offers. Selly Oak is an area rich in the kind of places that you are going to need access to on a regular basis to make your weeks go as smoothly as possible. 

A great location which provides a community hub to socialise and build-up friendships as you continue your journey through the university experience.

Selly Oak is well-served by public transport and has a selection of other places that are worth checking-out, whether it’s for a quick drink with mates to finish the day or a proper night-out at the weekend. At just a quick walk from your doorstep, you can step into one of Selly Oak’s pubs or clubs and have a great evening. 

Stay put in your impressive studio or head-out for a fantastic night with friends- whatever you opt for, opting for this studio is a straightforward choice for stand-out student accommodation.

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HMO Student accommodation near the University of Birmingham

This modern student accommodation is a newly built HMO student studio. Tenants can expect all the essentials for their student living experience, including a double bed, spacious study area, private shower room and a shared kitchen with all the necessary appliances. Students can also look forward to this accommodation being fully furnished, which means you can focus on what you need for studying at the University of Birmingham. 

Furnishings for this modern studio include a study desk, office chair, double bed, wall-mounted flat-screen TV, cooking appliances, and more. Unihousing regularly cleans all the communal areas in this block. For any required maintenance, Unihousing has their own dedicated maintenance team, which means any repair requests can be completed quickly. This student accommodation is laminated throughout, has double glazed windows and central heating. 

Selly Oak is a great place for students that are studying at the University of Birmingham. The university is only a short walk away, and there is a large selection of shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and takeaways nearby. The student village of Selly Oak is an ideal location for studying, socialising and making the most out of your student experience. In regards to travelling, Selly Oak has its own train station which makes transport into Birmingham city centre easy, and frequent bus routes through Selly Oak and into nearby towns and villages such as Bournville. 

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Professional Properties

Large newly refurbished modern apartment consisting of 2 generous bedrooms; spacious living room, comfortable bathroom with shower, open plan kitchen complete with appliances.

The apartment is laminated throughout, double glazed and part-furnished. The property is a secure gated property with beautiful shared communal grounds and secure parking. Rent includes utility bills and ground service charge.

The property is set in Harborne, close to the Queen Elizabeth hospital, with easy access to the city centre. Harborne village offers several supermarkets and a good selection of shops and high-class restaurants.

Selly Oak is a great place for students that are studying at the University of Birmingham. The university is only a short walk away, and there is a large selection of shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and takeaways nearby. The student village of Selly Oak is an ideal location for studying, socialising and making the most out of your student experience. In regards to travelling, Selly Oak has its own train station which makes transport into Birmingham city centre easy, and frequent bus routes through Selly Oak and into nearby towns and villages such as Bournville. 

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