The Hub

Advance Rent
£300 to secure your room, this is an advance rent payment and will be adjusted in the overall rent.

Rent Payments
Pay in full 
Pay in 5 instalments - UK Guarantor needed - due on 1st August 2019.
Pay monthly - when using Housing Hand as the guarantor service. 1st instalment due on 1st August 2019 and then every month thereafter.

Mode of Payment
Pay using a debit/credit card online, over the phone or at the reception
Pay via direct debit or bank transfer

Updates to Policy (Applicable only to International Students)

Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Booking Information for 2020/21
 If you book a room at this property for September 2020 today but are then disallowed from travelling to the UK due to the relevant
Government travel restrictions, exclusively as a result of Covid-19 and therefore no longer require the room, you will be released from your booking – see below Terms & Conditions.

Terms & Conditions:

- This guarantee is open to all international students applying for higher education in
the UK for the 2020/21 academic year.
- If an applicant is disallowed from travelling to the UK exclusively as a result of Covid-
19, they need to provide evidence from either the UK Government or from the
- Government where you live confirming this advice (in English). This must be provided
to property no later than 1st August 2020.
- On production of the relevant Government confirmation (in English), the applicants
booking will be cancelled in full, with a full refund of any 2020/21 rental payments
made.
- Any applicants who do not provide evidence by the dates outlined above, will be held
to their tenancy agreement and will be liable for all contractual charges.
- Email confirmation will be sent to all students that are accepted onto this guarantee
once they have paid advance rent and confirmed their guarantor details where
applicable.
- Please note in the case of dual occupancy both parties must be eligible for this
guarantee in order for it to apply.
- Please note that if you cancel the room and rebook, the room may not be available,
and the price may be revised in August and September 2020.
- These terms and conditions are correct as at 25th March 2020 but property reserves the right to change them or remove this guarantee at any
time without prior notice.

Regular Policy

You may cancel your booking within 24 hours of signing your tenancy (if your tenancy period has not begun). In this scenario, your advance rent payment along with any other rent payments will be refunded.

If you wish to cancel 24 hours after signing your tenancy (if your tenancy period has not begun), you may still do so provided you do it before 1st August. In this scenario, your advance rent payment is forfeited, but you will not be obligated to make any further payments as per the tenancy agreement.

If you wish to cancel on or after 1st August , you may do so, but you will be required to find a replacement tenant. Until a suitable replacement is found, you may not be released from the tenancy agreement and are liable to pay the rent. A £100 admin fee is charged to accommodate the new tenant.

Q. Which Rooms have a TV and do they come with a licence?

All rooms have a TV but you will need to purchase your own TV licence. Our communal area comes equipped with a large screen TV, however, that requires no TV license.

Q. Where is the nearest supermarket?

Tesco Vauxhall Express is 4-minute walk, and there is a little Waitrose just 3 minutes’ walk away

Q. Is there always a member of staff available?

There is 24 hours, 7 days a week, staff presence on the site. The management office is open at various times throughout the week.

Q. Is there a medical centre nearby?

Yes, Vauxhall Surgery on Jonathan St is just a 9-minute walk from The Hub

Q. Is The Hub safe and secure?

Yes – 24-hour a day staff presence, CCTV covering all entrances and communal areas, and secure key fob access is available.

Q.How far is the city centre?

The Hub is minutes away from Central London, which can easily be accessed by walking or public transport

Q.How far are the bus/train stations?

Bondway Bus Station and Vauxhall Train Station & tube are only a 3-minute walk away

Q, How close is my university?

A 30-minute walk or 8 minutes on the bus to King’s College Waterloo Campus; 13 minutes on the bus to London Southbank University; 17 minutes by tube to University College London

Q. Do I need to pay council tax?

No. If you are a full-time student in the UK you do not have to pay council tax. You will, however, be required to provide a council tax exemption letter from your place of study which you will then send by post to the Lambeth Council tax department.

Q. What should I do if I am having financial problems?

If you are having financial difficulties, you should contact a member of the management immediately. Failure to do so could result in interest charges being added to your account if you fail to pay on the due dates as well as legal proceedings being started against you and, where applicable, your guarantor. Management staff can usually advise you of where to go to get additional financial help which will assist you in meeting your financial obligations.

Q. Can I smoke in the accommodation?

No. Smoking is not permitted in any area within The Hub. You can smoke outside the accommodation in designated areas and in the courtyard during the day. The courtyard closes at 11pm until around 7am

Q. Can I move in before my contract starts?

Yes, it may be possible for you to move in earlier if your room is available. This is dependent on your room type and how much earlier you intend to move in. 

Q. Can I cancel my contract before I move in?

No. Once the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) has been signed by you, you are bound by the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Q. Am I allowed to have guests?

Yes. It is your home so you are allowed to have guests visiting you.