Hollingbury House Brighton

Students can pay via bank transfer or card payment in person and over the phone.

Can I book for September? 

Yes, Property is open, housing students from across the globe, and whilst we appreciate you may not be able to attend viewing in person, the property can arrange skype viewings. Property operates a 7 day “cooling off” period after you have secured your room with a paid deposit and signed contract. 

The property also offers you the ability to cancel your tenancy at the earliest reasonable opportunity, and in any event at least 72 hours prior to the move-in date, if you have not secured your grades, obtained a suitable visa, or are experiencing extenuating circumstances e.g. ill-health, family circumstances or travel restrictions imposed by the UK Government / your government which mean that you will be unable to attend University for 20/21 academic year. 

Can I cancel my booking? 

If you have booked for September 2020, the standard cancellation policy applies. We have also now updated our policy to make allowances for how COVID 19 has impacted our lives. 

If you have booked a Summer or Short Term stay with the property but find yourself unable to travel to the UK, due to international travel restrictions imposed by government, or due to Covid-19 related health issues, then you are able to cancel your booking and your deposit will be refunded in full, provided you notify us at the earliest reasonable opportunity, and in any event at least 72 hours before your Tenancy Start Date. 

In cases where a 20/21 first year academic semester is delayed, due to COVID-19, Property will update the start date of your tenancy contract in line with the deferred university start date, if that is what you wish or require. In this circumstance, you must notify the team within 72 hours of the university confirming any deferred start date and you will need to provide proof in the form of an official email or statement as part of this request for deferral. 

If you cannot attend University because the start of term is postponed significantly or indefinitely due to Covid-19, then you will also be able to cancel your booking and your deposit will be refunded in full, providing you provide proof in the form of an official email or statement as part of this request. 

What if my course start date is delayed during the first semester for 2020/21? What happens with my contract? 
We are in constant communication with all of our university partners, and there is nothing to suggest that the 2020/21 academic year will be delayed at this stage. If your term date is delayed for the first semester, we will simply update the start of your accommodation contract in line with your deferred University start date, if that is what you wish or require. 

How do I defer my contract? 

All you will need to do is let us know at the earliest opportunity, or at least within 72 hours of your university advising you that it has delayed the start of your 2020/21 academic year as a result of COVID 19 - You'll need to provide proof, such as an official email or statement from your respective institution in order for us to process this request. 
What if I can’t move in because of travel restrictions? 

If you are unable to travel to the UK for the 20/21 academic year due to travel restrictions imposed by the UK Government / your government due to COVID-19, Property will not hold you to your tenancy agreement and deposits will be refunded - You'll need to provide proof, such as an official email or statement from your government in order for us to process this request, and do so at the earliest reasonable opportunity. 

Q.Can I book if I am under 18?
They require that any tenant living at one of our Abodus sites is 18 or over. If you are still 17 and making a booking, don’t worry - just make sure you will have turned 18 before you move in.

Q.Can I book if I am not a student?
They require that any tenant living at the site is a student in full/part time education.

Q.Can I smoke in my flat?
No, you cannot smoke in either your room or the communal areas of your flats. Smoking is a fire hazard and is forbidden in flats on the site.

Q. Can I have guests over?
As a tenant, you are more than welcome to invite guests to your accommodation. If your guest is staying overnight please let a staff member at your accommodation know. They also suggest that if you do invite guests be mindful of your flatmates: let them know before your guests arrive, and ensure you still comply with site rules regarding noise in the flat. Moreover, remember that as a tenant, you are responsible for the behaviour and actions of your guests.