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Following the huge success of West Village, Downing Students can now offer even more student accommodation in Glasgow. Just a very short walk away from West Village, West View is purpose built and brand new for 2018.
Just when you thought our student housing couldn’t get any better, you can now choose a brand new student apartment which sets even higher standards for students in Glasgow.
Just like West Village, West View is conveniently located only five minutes’ walk from the University of Glasgow and fifteen minutes by Metro to the University of Strathclyde and Glasgow Caledonian University.
Enjoy your own en-suite bedroom while sharing the modern fitted kitchen and lounge with flat-mates at West View.
A studio apartment at West View gives you your own personal space where you can study, cook and…
Enjoy a good night’s sleep in a large, comfortable bed.
No unexpected costs – rent covers water, light and heat.
Secure entry systems, CCTV and a well trained team offering support 24/7.
Insurance on your belongings comes included with your rent.
Keep your bike safe and secure with our onsite storage facility.
5 minutes from University of Glasgow
All rooms offer the added privacy of en-suite bath or shower rooms.
Relax with friends in front of the latest flatscreen TV technology.
Spend spare time unwinding with friends – play games, watch a movie and more.
Find the day-to-day facilities you need housed within the building.
Free access to our on-site gym.
Get superfast internet connection speeds throughout the building.
Unable to visit our West View? Take our virtual reality tour to see the kind of room you could be living in this September!
If you provide written evidence from the University, within SEVEN days of your results being published and no later than 1st September (which ever date is the sooner), that you do not have a place we will release you from the contract without penalty and refund the holding deposit paid. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
Only full time students can live with Downing Students. You may be asked to provide proof of your student status and it is very important that you notify us immediately if this changes.
Provided, you have NOT collected the keys, and that you have evidence in writing that your application has been refused we will release you from the tenancy and refund the deposit. If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ to the date you provide us with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until we can find a student to rent your room.
Internet (and WIFI) is included in your rent. In the unlikely event it’s not fast enough you can upgrade.
Please see the information below:
Downing Students endeavours to provide exceptional service at all times and will strive to resolve complaints at the earliest point.
Yes, all our accommodation has ample storage for bicycles.
Unfortunately there is no car parking available on site.
Yes, you will need a TV Licence. Anyone in the UK watching or recording television as it’s being broadcast or simulcast on any device – including mobiles, laptops and PCs – must, by law, be covered by a valid TV licence. Buying a TV Licence is your own responsibility and is not included in your rent.
Contents insurance is free and is provided by Endsleigh Insurance. You can take a look at the policy terms and conditions and find out what’s covered here. Any enquiries about contents insurance must be directed to Endsleigh on 0330 3030 280.
This is usually given to you when you enrol at University, or you can apply to your Students Services/Registrations office.
We will be happy to accept parcels on your behalf. We won’t accept anything we think may contain offensive, dangerous, illegal or illicit material, anything that’s too big or heavy for us to store or food deliveries. To pick up your parcels you’ll need to bring along some photo ID and sign for it. We’ll do our best to look after parcels safely but, in the unlikely event of something going wrong, we won’t be liable for any damage to, or loss from, any parcel that you’ve authorised us to accept on your behalf.
We do have a number of shared apartments where rooms are occupied by females only. If you book one of these rooms and wish to re-let it at a later date, it can only be let to a female student.
At West View there are a number of Studios available for double occupancy at an additional charge of £250.
Sorry, no pets are allowed.
You can order kitchen and bedding packs online to be delivered direct to your accommodation. Visit UniKitOut.com where you’ll be able to order from a range of essentials packs to suite your needs. The range of packs include bedding, linen, towels, cooking equipment, crockery, cleaning and stationery. You will need to allow time for delivery so place your order as soon as possible!
Remember to use discount code ‘DOWNING10′ at checkout to receive 10% off your order.
Note: Double bedding is suitable for all 3/4 beds. You can find your specific bedding measurements in the FAQ section ‘What do I need to bring?’
All our shared apartments and Studios will be furnished but bedding and personal linen (sheets, duvets, pillows, towels etc.) is not provided. ‘Double’ size bedding is suitable for beds in all rooms. Standard en-suite beds (in shared apartments) measure approx. 120 x 200cm, while Premium, Deluxe and Studio beds measure approx. 140 x 200cm. (Please note that a small number of Studios have beds that measure 120 x 200cm) In a shared apartment there is a TV in the lounge area, while all studios have a Smart TV. All kitchens include microwave, kettle, toaster, fridge and freezer. Irons, ironing boards and vacuum cleaners are available. Kitchen utensils (crockery, cutlery, pans, etc.) are not provided. You will not be allowed to bring your own fridges, tumble dryers, portable heaters or other large electrical appliances. Chip pans and deep fat fryers are forbidden, as is the use of candles.
You can move in on or after the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ as specified in your tenancy agreement. We will write to you near to the time with more information about collecting your keys and our Reception opening hours.
If you wish to terminate your tenancy, we must be notified in writing and you must complete our Re Let Form. You will remain responsible for the rent until a new tenant is found or until the end of the tenancy (whichever is sooner). We will aim to find a new tenant who is both acceptable to us and who is prepared to meet the financial and legal requirements of the tenancy agreement at the current prevailing rent. We can’t always guarantee finding another tenant, as obviously this becomes more difficult as the academic year progresses, however, you are able to suggest a replacement to us. Please note that you will also need to cover all administration charges incurred in reassigning the tenancy. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
You have to vacate your accommodation by 11am on the ‘Tenancy End Date’ as specified in your agreement. Anything left in your room after this time will be removed and disposed of.
APPLICATIONS MADE/COMPLETED BEFORE 30TH NOVEMBER 2020
APPLICATIONS MADE/COMPLETED ON OR AFTER 30TH NOVEMBER 2020
Subject to the cancellation periods stated above once you have signed your tenancy agreement you will be legally bound by the terms stipulated in your tenancy document.
If your offer of a place at your preferred/current University/Higher Education Institution is withdrawn by the University/Higher Education Institution as a result of you not achieving their required entry grades or passing your end of year exams, you may be eligible to be released from this agreement. You may also be eligible to be released from this agreement if you are a prospective first year undergraduate student and you choose to go to a different University because you have exceeded your expected grades. To apply to be released from this agreement in the circumstances referred to above, you will need to supply us with a copy of:
These document(s) must be received by us within 7 calendar days from the date your results are published or by 1st September (which ever date is the sooner). Please email the documentation to info@downingstudents.com. On receipt of the required documentation it will be verified and, provided we are satisfied, we will cancel your agreement and refund your deposit in full.
If the Tenancy has already commenced, and you have NOT collected your keys, you will be charged for the period from the ‘Tenancy Start Date’ to the date you send us with evidence that you have not been granted a VISA, provided that we receive the evidence in writing within 1 week of your notification. If you have moved into the accommodation prior to your Visa application being declined you will be responsible for the rent until we can find a student to rent your room.
Summer cancellation request made more than two weeks before the summer tenancy start date:
Summer cancellation requests made less than two weeks before the summer tenancy start date cannot be cancelled
Kindly note that our tenancy agreements do not allow you to sublet rooms. Any customers who want to re-let their room need to complete the relevant ‘Re-let form’. If you require this form, please request it by email from your site team.
Any customers who are re-letting the previous tenants room need to compete the relevant tenancy agreement and be a full-time bona fide student who is acceptable to us.
An ‘Academic year’ covers the period 1st September to 31st August.
For bookings made before the 31st July for the next academic year
For Bookings made between the 1st August and tenancy start date for the next academic year.
For Bookings made in and for the current academic year.
All Studios and Standard Ensuites are let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy and the length of the tenancy will be set out in the Tenancy Agreement.
Yes, a Parent or legal Guardian resident in the UK must stand as Guarantor. The Guarantor is legally bound to pay any debts accrued during the tenancy if the tenant refuses to pay. Overseas Students who cannot provide a Guarantor please refer to the options provided on the payment tariff.
Downing Students is committed to making refunds in a timely manner.
All authorised refunds are returned to source i.e. the bank or card the payment originate from, and where source can be established.
It is recommended that the account/card from which payments are made remains in operation for the duration of the tenancy and a short time thereafter to facility a timely refund.
All refunds will be calculated in UK Sterling. Downing Students will not refund any shortfalls due to exchange rate fluctuations, or offer compensation for any bank /agent, or other charges incurred.
No refunds will be made in cash. For more details Click Here
Downing Students accepts payment by Mastercard and Visa debit and credit card, and Western Union.
All amounts due must be paid in UK Sterling.
Interest will be charged on late/overdue payments at 3% above the base rate of The Bank of England.
Don’t worry. By clicking on ‘Pay Now’ you are only submitting your details to the Card Processing Centre’s secure payment gateway. Payments will only be taken on the dates that have been specified.
If you need to change your card details please telephone +44 (0)151 707 4398 and ask for our Accounts department. You will need to allow at least 3 working days (i.e Monday to Friday) for any requested changes to be processed. Please ensure that you have all the relevant information to hand when calling.
Once you have signed for a room log on to the Downing Students Accommodation Hub to check your tenancy agreement for the due dates.
If you are thinking about renting from Downing Students please view the payment option and dates.
Rental is paid termly, in advance, by debit or credit card. Tenancy agreements cannot be completed by the Landlord until your payment card details have been provided. This information is needed to complete your online booking and can be given by yourself or by your guarantor.
Students who can’t provide a Guarantor who permanently resides in the UK, are required to pay their rent in advance in August, October, December and February. Please see the tariff for more details.
If you’re awaiting a student loan and can’t meet payments as scheduled you should contact us at least 48 hours (Monday to Friday) before the payment is due. You will be liable for all bank and administration charges incurred by the Landlord for failed payments and will be expected to reimburse the Landlord for these charges upon demand.
As you look forward to moving into West View you will probably want to find out who you are living with in your apartment or get to know other students in the building. Downing Students has private Facebook groups to help you. Please like our Downing Students Facebook page to be updated when the group is open.
Unless otherwise stated, bedrooms are for single occupation only. Occasional overnight visitors will be allowed, at the discretion of the management, provided that no disturbance or inconvenience is caused to other occupants. You will be held fully responsible for the actions and behaviour of your visitors.
With all the amenities that you can expect from a student housing company that really cares about you and what you need to get the best from your student experience, West View offers first class accommodation with a great choice of luxurious apartments. Whether you are looking for your own en-suite bedroom in a shared student flat for 5 or 6 people or your own space in a choice of fully self-contained studios, you can study in style and find your perfect home from home.
You will receive a warm welcome to our community and can take full advantage of West View’s plush social space and regular events to make friends. Work out in the gym or chill out in the Cinema Room, beat your friends at table tennis!
Security is a priority, we have secure entry systems to keep you safe and we are on site 24/7 to take care of you. With years of experience, you can trust our friendly management team who is waiting to welcome you to West View. Book Now!
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