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April Newsletter 2020

Welcome to our April newsletter. We hope this email finds you healthy and safe during this strange time. In better news, Spring has arrived with sun, flowers, and nicer weather. While we encourage you to refrain from going out, we hope the longer and warmer days make your time in lockdown more bearable.

If you're attending university in Birmingham, you'll still need accommodation for next year after the nation has recovered from COVID-19. If you don't have anything sorted, this is the ideal time to take a look at our website and find your ideal property. You can also contact our reception team, who can help you find accommodation that meets your requirements.

If you're looking for something to read to take your mind away from the Coronavirus, you can check out our latest blogs down below. This month, we explore what exactly makes a student house a student home, and how to find the right type of accommodation for you. Our picks of our remaining student properties are lined up below just for you, read on to find out what's available.

Featured Property

Exceptional North Road Student Studio, Situated within walking distance of the University of Birmingham. - Available July 2020.

This comfortable and roomy student studio comes packed with a snack area, as well as a study area for optimal focus while you take on university. Live the bespoke uni life with furnishings such as a double bed, a good-sized desk, an office chair, and a flat-screen TV. Internet comes as standard in this room, so you'll not have to worry about your social media needs. Also part of the furnishings are a microwave and washing machine.

Any repairs you may need for the room are covered by Unihousing's dedicated maintenance team, and all communal areas except for the kitchen are cleaned by the Unihousing staff. This includes any hallways, stairs, and landings. Less stress is best, so we've made sure your house is safe from the rest.

As such with this modernized studio, you'll have laminated flooring, and double-glazed windows to keep the heat in in the winter. To add to this, utility and internet costs are included with the rent, so there's even more value given.

This studio is placed in the student village of Selly Oak, this means that students can take advantage of living near the Bristol Road high street, this means that you have quick access to all of the local restaurants, shopping outlets, bars, and gyms. This ease-of-access is quintessential for the modern-day student.

Selly Oak itself has a local train station, and frequent bus services, so you'll have easy access to multiple sites across Birmingham such as Sutton Coldfield, Aston, and Birmingham New Street.

Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.

Student Lets 2020

North Road ground floor studio apartment for students - Near to the University of Birmingham - Available July 2020.

This student accommodation has recently been refurbished in order to give it a new and modern feel for students in 2020. This studio contains a living area with a double bed, a smart study area with a desk, a private shower room, and a large, shared kitchen area with all the necessary cooking facilities provided, such as a hob and microwave. This elegant interior comes fully furnished with students in mind.

This student accommodation comes fully laminated throughout with central heating and double-glazed windows. Utility bills and internet are all included in the rent, and the property’s communal areas such as the halls and stairs are cleaned by Unihousing staff. Unihousing have their own dedicated maintenance team, who can deal with both emergency and general wear and tear requests as quickly as possible.

Selly Oak has been housing students attending the University of Birmingham for years. Its suitable location and continual developments make it many student's first choice when looking for private accommodation. Only a short walk from the doorstep of this particular property, you will find several stores offering a wide range of different services. This is coupled with an array of delicious restaurants and takeaways, a number of local gyms and even some recreational hangout spots for enjoying your evening.

As a student in the local area, you will more than likely be looking for some way to travel around the city during your spare time. Selly Oak has an abundance of transport options available, which offer easy travel around the city and the rest of the country. The local bus service is just one great way to travel around the city, making short jaunts to nearby areas especially easy. To help students out a little more, Selly Oak also has its own train station which provides a quick line into the city centre and Birmingham New Street station, from which you can travel across the country.

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Student apartment - Selly Oak - Available in 2020!

Beautifully located, with the University of Birmingham just a short distance away.

This student flat features: a brand new kitchen with appliances included; a cosy bedroom/ living space; and a fitted shower room.

The property is laminated throughout, as well as the windows double glazed. Central heating comes as standard also, so that you don’t have to worry about cold winter nights. To add to this the property is also fully furnished. Shared areas, such as stairs and landing, are cleaned by the Unihousing team. The Utility bills and internet are included in with the rent. TV is also provided at no extra cost to you.

Placed in the heart of Selly Oak student village, this property is just a few minutes walk from a great choice of cafes, pubs, restaurants, and a busy nightlife. But, for those who prefer a quiet night in, there are a variety of different takeaways available. Several shops and supermarkets and are available at close range for those day to day grocery needs.

Selly Oak is convenient for public transport. Trains and buses run regularly into the city centre and around the city.

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A brand new studio-style HMO property - Available July 2020.

No admin fees.

This property resides in the heart of Selly Oak and on the doorstep of the university. Inside you will find a fully refurbished property which has been built with students in mind. This 1-bedroom property has a sleeping area containing; a double bed, a tidy desk space and a flat-screen television. Furthermore, students will have their private washroom containing a shower, toilet and a sink. This property has a shared kitchen area which is fully equipped for students.

This property comes fully furnished with all the student essentials, including a fully fitted kitchen with a fridge freezer, hob and microwave. This property is also fully laminated and contains both central heating and double glazing.

This property resides just off the main road in Selly Oak, this puts it only seconds from the main high street containing lots of useful shops. There are two major supermarkets in the area providing many products at student-friendly prices. Students can also find a variety of small restaurants, bars, pubs and takeaways which are ideal for some great food and drink.

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Student studio in Selly Oak, near to the University of Birmingham. - Available July 2020

This student studio is situated on North Road, which sits just off the main Selly Oak high street. Having been recently refurbished, this studio is ideal for students looking for a modern and elegant student living experience. This studio has plenty of room for studying at the University of Birmingham, including a good-sized desk and study area, a private shower room and a spacious kitchen, which is shared with one other apartment.

For students who like a "plug'n'play" style of living, this studio is ideal, as it comes fully furnished with the student essentials. This includes; a double bed, office chair, flat-screen TV, wardrobe, washing machine and more. All the communal areas of this property are cleaned by Unihousing staff, including the hallways, stairs and landings, but not kitchens.

This student accommodation is laminated throughout, has double glazed windows and central heating. Additionally, internet and utility bills are both included in the rent. All maintenance is carried out by Unihousing's own maintenance team, which means repair requests are carried out quickly.

This property is located in the heart of the student village Selly Oak, which means that you have everything you need during your time at the University of Birmingham at your doorstep. Selly Oak is home to shops, supermarkets, pubs, restaurants, takeaways and more. There are also several convenient transport options that can be utilised in the student village. This includes Selly Oak train station, which can take you into Birmingham city centre, and frequent bus routes that go across Birmingham.

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Professional Properties

1 bedroom apartment in Kings Heath, ideal for someone looking for a place of their own.

This apartment comes with all the things you could need in your first home. A double bedroom is provided offering comfort and spaces to relax. You will also find a kitchen and a joining lounge area which is great for evening meals in front of the television. This property also has its own bathroom and toilet.

This property has central heating and double glazing installed.

The location of this property is ideal for someone looking to work in Birmingham city centre. Local transport is available which is useful if a tenant does not have their own car. You can also find some small stores within walking distance which offer all the things you would need on a daily and weekly basis.

Finally, the local area has a few interesting places which are ideal for getting out of the house and getting some fresh air. Cannon Hill Park is not far from your front door, but if you’d prefer somewhere indoors, there’s always a few local pubs and restaurants offing some warm food and refreshing drinks.

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Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.

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