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January Newsletter 2021

Happy 2021 from all of us at Unihousing! With a new year comes a fresh start for many of us. As we aim to return to a state of normality once again, our thoughts are to prepare ourselves for what lies ahead.

For those looking to go to University this year, student accommodation should be one of the first things to consider figuring out. Getting this sorted early means that you get the first pick in the property you're looking for, and you have one less thing to worry about with a new academic year on the horizon.

Our January Newsletter contains many wonderful student studios and houses ready to book for the start of the next term. To add to this you'll also find some helpful blogs to help you decide what property would be best for you.

Featured Property

Tiverton Road

Comfortable Student Studio Near to the University of Birmingham:
  - Available for July 2021
- Low Deposit if Booked This Week
- Comes with High-Speed 100Mb Broadband

Rent also includes high-speed 100Mb Broadband and utility bills.

This student studio contains exactly what a student would need to be able to live with comfort whilst studying at the University of Birmingham. This studio contains; a wide double bed, a nicely sized study area, and a food preparation area. This studio also comes with a modern ensuite shower room for even more privacy.

As mentioned before, your room will come with high-speed internet, as well as a desk chair. This, coupled with the flat-screen TV that is also within the property means that the room is furnished enough for you to move in with relative ease.

The shared kitchen provides low noise white goods and appliances for you to be able to cook easily and efficiently. The communal areas of the property are cleaned by Unihousing, and any maintenance queries are handled by us also.

Selly Oak is known as the Student Village, this is because of the number of services that it delivers for the local students in the area. There are supermarkets and local newsagents that populate the area, with constant sales happening throughout them.

There are also a vast amount of restaurants and takeaways of different themes. There are also pubs and clubs available in the area if you want to socialise or catch the local sports game.

Transport in the local area comes in two main forms, either by train or by bus. The local bus services allow you to travel to many places of interest around Birmingham at good prices. You can even buy bus passes to save money if you're going to be using them frequently.

The local train allows you to travel to similar locations as well as out of Birmingham completely, you can also buy a student railcard which pays for itself in only a few trips.

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 Studios 2021

North Road

A Lovely Student Studio:
  - Available July 2021
- Low Deposit if Booked This Week
- High-Speed 100Mb Broadband Included

Student Accommodation in Selly Oak - Within walking distance of the University of Birmingham

This studio is a great choice for students who look to have all of the essentials included whilst studying at the university. Located on North Road, this studio contains a snack area & study area. It also comes furnished with a double bed, a flat-screen TV and a desk chair. On top of this, this property comes with 100Mb high-speed internet.

Also included within the property is a washing machine, microwave, and more.

With this property, management is easier. This is because all communal areas but the kitchen are cleaned by the Unihousing staff, this means that the stairs, landings and hallways are covered. You only have to worry about your own space. If you have any issues with any fittings or light bulbs, the management team is on hand to deal with your query quickly and easily.

The property is central heated, the floors are laminated, and the windows are double-glazed. The aforementioned internet as well as the utility bills are included with the rent.

The local area of Selly Oak is known as the 'Student Village', and for good reason. Many of the local businesses account for the students living in the area, this brings many benefits, such as the local supermarkets and shops can provide goods on sale, and a few businesses even offer student discounts.

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.

Alton Road

A modern student studio in Selly Oak:
- Available 2021
- Low Deposit if Booked This Week
- High-Speed 100Mb Broadband Included

Alton Road studio. Close to the University of Birmingham.

A newly refurbished student property in Selly Oak, just a short walk from UoB. Inside, you'll find everything you could need for a year of studying at university. This includes furnishings such as a double bed, study desk and chair, flat-screen TV, and a quality low noise fridge.

Your studio will have a food prep area and a private ensuite shower room. The property also has a bigger shared kitchen with an oven, hob and washer dryer. Other benefits to renting this studio includes high-speed 100Mb broadband and utility bills being included in the rent.

The communal areas of this property will be cleaned by Unihousing staff, such as the stairs and landing areas. We also have a dedicated maintenance team for any repairs or faults, which means you can expect fast repairs.

Ideally located in Selly Oak, you'll find everything you could need nearby. This includes a good range of supermarkets, shops, restaurants, pubs, and takeaways. For anything else, travelling into the city centre gives you a greater selection on the high street or the Bullring.

On travelling, Selly Oak is well served by public transport. Several bus routes lead through Selly Oak into Birmingham city centre or to neighbouring districts. The student village also has its own train station, which can take you into the city quickly.

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 Houses 2021

Grange Road

3 Bedroom Student House Next to the University of Birmingham:
- Available for July 2021.
- Low Deposit if Booked This Week
- Comes with High-Speed 100Mb Broadband

3 Bed Student House on Grange Road.

This quality student accommodation is well situated in Selly Oak, just a short walk from the University of Birmingham. Inside, you'll find a fully furnished student home, with 3 good sized bedrooms with study areas and storage. The communal lounge and rear garden offer lovely areas to spend time with friends and enjoy good weather.

The kitchen is fully fitted with all the appliances you'll need for cooking meals while you stay at university. Tenants will also enjoy the spacious bathroom, which includes a jacuzzi bath, shower and pleasant under-floor heating. This student house is laminated throughout, and also comes with central heating and double glazing.

Utility bills and high speed 100Mb broadband are included in the rent. We have a dedicated maintenance team for handling any maintenance and repairs, which means we can provide quick response times.

This student property on Grange Road is excellently situated for both a quick walk to lectures and for taking advantage of the many benefits that Selly Oak provides. The student village has a great selection of supermarkets, shops, cafes, restaurants, takeaways, pubs and bars. You can also find several green areas nearby where you can go for a walk or do some exercise.

Travelling around Birmingham is made easy with the transport options available. Multiple bus routes run through Selly Oak, which can take you into Birmingham central or neighbouring districts. The village also has it's own train station, from which you can travel into Birmingham New Street, and from there easily access the Highstreet and Bullring shopping centre.

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.

Tiverton Road

An Advantageously Placed Selly Oak Student House:
- Available for July 2021
- Low Deposit if Booked This Week
- High-Speed 100Mb Broadband Included

This property is built to accommodate 3 students. The house consists of 3 large bedrooms all with storage space for your personal items. As well as this, students will find a comfortable communal area for relaxing and socialising. Finally, a kitchen with cooking appliances, storage and a fridge freezer have all been supplied for your convenience.

Selly Oak is the ideal location for a student at the University of Birmingham. It’s located only minutes away from the UoB Edgbaston campus, which means students have no need to waste money on transport when travelling to and from lectures. The local area is also kitted out with all the amenities a student could need during their stay.

For students who wish to explore the city a little more, some transport options will be critical. Luckily, Selly Oak takes care of this by offering two major forms of transport: the bus service which can be caught from both ends of town, and the local train which can be caught from the top of town and can take you not just all over Birmingham but across the country as well.

Images may be of a similar property.

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.

Unihousing 21/22

Looking for a Premium Student Accommodation for Next Year?

Our Luxury student studios are available for July 2021 and are within walking distance of the University of Birmingham. These quality studios are crafted for the 2021 Student, and provide a premier space for tenants to take advantage of.

Our Unihouse studios contain fully fitted kitchens with cooking facilities, quiet and private ensuite bath/shower rooms, and gorgeous living areas containing double beds.

The kitchens include multi-functional ovens, a hob, a quiet fridge, and also your very own breakfast bar.

For students that depend on the internet, we are happy to announce that all of our studios come with high-speed internet. They also come with a free flat-screen TV with built-in Freeview.

The Student Village of Selly Oak is named as such due to the various student-focused businesses which populate it. As it houses the University of Birmingham in close quarters, and as there are many places to rest and relax, there truly is no other place to spend time as a student then within Selly Oak.

In today's expensive times, not all students can afford to drive to different locations. Luckily Selly Oak contains two main forms of travel that won't break the bank; several nearby bus routes and a local train station.

Register your interest for this luxury student studio so we can contact you as soon as this property becomes available.

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