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Pure Bankside in London’s Zone 1 is a 150 room boutique student accommodation located in the heart of London’s Southbank. It is at a walking distance from Waterloo Train Station and London Bridge Tube Station that will take you to the city centre in 15mins. It is well-located close to many London University campuses. It offers great amenities like outdoor courtyard, housekeeping, cycle storage, games and TV area. it offers luxurious studios with personal bed, bathroom, study area and modern kitchenette.
With a 150 room boutique accommodation, Pure Bankside gives you a community-like feeling. It offers studio rooms with personal bed, bathroom, study area, dining area, fully equipped kitchenette and storage space. One can choose whether they would like a standard studio with under floor heating or a premium studio with extra floor space. One can enjoy barbeque lunches in the outdoor courtyard with friends. If you have no time to clean up the mess in your room, you can call Housekeeping. Pure Bankside also offers a separate games and TV area where one can enjoy live cricket matches or play Xbox with their flat mates and friends. One doesn’t need to worry about bicycle parking as there is a cycle storage facility on-site. If you or your flat mate happens to break a bulb in your room and are in panic mode, then don’t worry as there is a 24/7 security and maintenance team to ensure your security and answer all your maintenance related problems.
Students can visit the Borough Market to sample fresh produce with their classmates or friends. One can also go to River Thames and witness the beautiful sunset or watch this place turn into a winter beauty in the month of December.
Pure Bankside is in close proximity to various student hangouts. South Bank is a favourite among students for its affordable and student-friendly cafes. You can head to the popular Las Iguana to enjoy a good meal and delicious drinks with your friends after lectures.
Pure Bankside student accommodation will help you live your student life with comfort and security at the same time.
Booking Deposit of £250 to confirm your booking.
This is converted into a refundable security deposit at the start of your tenancy.
Rent Payments
Pay in Full: Due 10 days before arrival
Pay in 3 installments: The first due 10 days before arrival, the second in January and the last in April.
If you cancel your room booking within 14-days of your Accommodation Offer (provided you have not seen the accommodation) then you will be entitled to a full refund of booking fees. After 14 days, the booking fee is non-refundable.
If you have made your booking less than 14 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the 14-days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer or the date you actually check-in, whichever comes earlier.
If you wish to cancel after moving-in, you will need to find a replacement tenant for yourself.
Who can live at the property?
Any full-time student (minimum 16 hours per week) enrolled in a university or college, who is 18 years of age or older on the date they submit the application form.
What is included in the room rate?
All utility bills (water, lights, and electricity), 100Mb internet access, 24 hour security and contents insurance.
Can I choose my room in the building?
Normally rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis. You can specify any special requests at the time of your booking and we will do our best to accommodate you in that room.
What is your cancellation policy?
Upon receipt of the email confirming your booking ('the acceptance email'), there is a 14 day cooling off period whereby you may cancel your booking by sending notice to the site via email.
Is there somewhere to store my bike?
Yes, we have secure bike storage available free to residents.
What furniture is in my room?
Our rooms are all standardised and have the same high-quality furniture throughout.
Is there a curfew?
No, you can come and go as you please. 24-hour security will be available to welcome you at the front door.
Can I smoke in my room?
No, the accommodation is non-smoking. You may smoke outside in designated smoking areas.
Is contents insurance provided?
Yes, we have partnered with the best provider of student contents insurance in the UK; Endsleigh Insurance. Policy detail will be provided to you on check-in.
Will I have a phone in-room?
Phones are not provided in-room, however Ask4 have provided VOIP telecoms which is available using your laptop and allows residents to call home at discounted rates.
Will I have a TV in-room?
No, however flat screen TV’s are provided in all communal areas and IPTV is available to stream on your laptop.
Will my room be cleaned?
We have a housekeeping team on-site, they will clean all communal areas in the residence. This does not include your room, however you can arrange a room clean with them directly at additional cost.
What if something in my room breaks?
We have a maintenance team on-site, they maintain the residence and make sure that it is always in the best order for students living in the building. Should you have a problem with anything in your room; say your fridge stops working or a lightbulb needs replacing, they will fix it as soon as possible for you.
Are there accessible facilities throughout the buildings?
The property features accessible rooms alongside wheelchair and mobility access throughout.
Is there a laundry?
Yes, we have enlisted the help of laundry specialists Circuit to manage our laundry facilities within the residence.
What about my Post?
Our frontdesk and security staff will take collections for you and sort your mail. Each resident has a secure mailbox which they share with around 4/5 students living in the building.
Do you provide bedding?
No. It is up to students to purchase their own bedding.
What time is my check in/check out?
The on-site team will email you closer to your contract start date to advise the check-in time, this will either be from 10am or 3pm. The check-out time is 10am on your contract end date
What documents are required for me to check-in at a Pure residence?
We require a copy of your passport, visa, photo and proof of address. These documents must be uploaded to the Student Portal within 10 days of receiving your accommodation offer. Failure to do this will mean that your check-in could be severely delayed and could possibly result in you not being able to check in.
What is the normal payment structure?
You need to pay a booking fee of £250 at the time of making your booking. If you have a UK guarantor you can pay in three installments; the first due 10 days before arrival, the second in January and the last in April. Alternatively the full payment is due 10 days before arrival.
What is my booking fee?
Once you check in your booking fee will be converted to a refundable damage deposit.
Do I need a television licence?
Yes, if you watch television in your bedroom. All homes in the UK require a television licence and your room is treated as a home under the licensing authority's definition. There is a large screen television with Sky in the Social Hub which has a television licence associated with it. However, for IPTV provided by Ask4 and viewed in your room, you will need a licence.
What other charges can I expect?
You will have to pay for laundry, phone calls, your TV licence, upgrade of insurance or internet packages, and any items purchased from the vending machine.
Can I pay by Bank Transfer?
It is possible to pay by bank transfer, however please be aware that it can take up to 5 working days to reach us and the payment must be showing in your account before you would be able to check-in to the residence.
Lowest price & best deals, guaranteed!
Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.