Unipol Bradford Student Housing Magazine Feb 2019

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Contents FEATURES 03

Where to live in Bradford

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House Hunting Help

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The Unipol Codes

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Unipol Code landlords

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08 This magazine is produced by Unipol Student Homes. It is for guidance only and is no substitute for the diverse legislation covers. Unipol Student Homes is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales, No. 3401440, Registered Charity number No. 1063492. VAT Registration No. 698 8456 49. Unipol Student Homes accepts no liability whatsoever in respect of the advertisements prepared by Unipol Student Homes based on the contents on Accommodation Details Forms and in no circumstances (whether caused by negligence or otherwise) will Unipol Student Homes be liable for any consequential or indirect damage or loss of rent or loss of profit suffered or incurred by you or any third party howsoever caused. Š Copyright 2017 Unipol Student Homes

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LOCATION

Where to live in Bradford Deciding which area to live in is likely to be one of your top priorities. Below is a list of popular student locations City Centre accommodation comprises of a variety of flats and if you are looking for shared housing the neighboring university area would give you more choice. There are some larger developments however that may offer options for students wishing to live together in groups so you will still get a shared living experience.

Bradford City Centre has increased in popularity with students in recent years and there has been an expansion in housing provision, largely in converted warehouses and offices. All of the accommodation available is within walking distance of the facilities, entertainment and amenities and the university and college.

The convenience of living in the city centre appeals to many students with the array of local amenities just outside your front door and none of those pricey taxis home after a night out. However, much of the

Local amenities and places of interest The city centre boasts a wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants, museums and public spaces.

Travel to university and college

The university and college are just a short walk away and the city bus runs regularly linking the city centre and the educational establishments.

There are two railway stations in Bradford, The Interchange and Bradford Forster Square. Trains run regularly from both stations to Bradford and beyond.

University Area A popular area with students. There is a wide variety of accommodation available, including halls of residences, flats, terraced houses, back to backs, semi detached and detached properties.

Local amenities and places of interest There is not a shopping centre but there are numerous shops, restaurants, pubs, take outs and much more.

Great Horton

Frizinghall

Frizinghall is an area mixed with familes and students.

Local amenities and places of interest Various shops can be found in Frizinghall, mostly along Keighley Road. As with neighbouring Heaton, Frizinghall is next to the award Lister Park, home to an art gallery, boating lake, Mughal Gardens and more.

Travel The city centre is between 5 and 15 minutes walk and a city bus links some of the area with the city centre. There are also regular bus routes from most of the university area to the city centre.

Travel There are frequent bus services to the city centre run by a number of different operators. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes and services run every 7 minutes during weekdays.

Great Horton area of Bradford is popular with students due to its proximity to the University and the College. There are many take-away outlets, shops and restaurants throughout the area mostly situated on Great Horton Road.

Local amenities and places of interest There is also a large Tesco Extra in Great Horton though this is a little further away than the main student area. Horton

Park is a popular park in Great Horton benefiting from leafy gardens, a duck pond and play area.

Travel There are frequent buses to the city centre with the journey taking between 5 and 15 minutes. Buses run every 10 minutes during weekdays and many of the services pass the university and college. The main student area is close to the university and college and is around a 10 minute walk.

For detailed information on the areas of Bradford from local amenities to transport information and rental costs please visit our online guide at: living-in-bradford/where-to-live-in-bradford

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ADVICE

House Hunting Help

House Hunting has started and it's time to find the perfect home for your next academic year!

Unipol has the largest selection of properties for you to choose from in Bradford. We even have a dedicated website to help you easily search for the property that is right for you. With our detailed filters you are able to select important property features such as location and number of bedrooms.

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Visit www.unipol.org.uk/bradford /accommodation

Choose from hundreds of adverts and properties which will show up in the left hand colum.

Take a look at the key at the bottom of the page which will show you what the different coloured pins/markers mean. To view an advert, click on the image or text.

Step 2 Select from the filters what features are important to you.

Handy tips: If you don't know where to live, take a look at our handy guide on page 3 You can pick a Code Landlord in the section that says "who do you want to rent from"

Step 4 Once you decide on a property you like, go to contact details then call or email to make a booking.

Happy House Hunting x

7 Oulton Terrace

BD7 | 3/4 Bed

Gt. Horton Road

BD7 | 3/4/5 Bed

Superb student property only 5 minutes walking distance to campus.

Established student area with local amenities.

Fully furnished, all inclusive rent at £68pppw.

Viewing recommended. Book early to avoid disappointment. Available as a 3 or 4 bed to groups.

Superb student property. Literally only 5 minutes walking distance to campus. All amenities available locally in an established student area.

House is fully furnished with modern furniture.

Reasonable rent for good location. Book early to avoid disappointment. Also available for 5 students. Bills inclusive £68 pppw.

Contact: Sharaz 0783 002 1896

Contact: Sharaz 0783 002 1896

Rent: £45 pppw

Great Russell Street

BD7 | 4 Bed

Rent: £48 pppw

Ashgrove

BD7 | 6 Bed

4 Bedroom house in quiet residential area.

Recently renovated with 2 bathrooms and furnished to an excellent standard. Separate living room with leather sofas. Will consider all inclusive of bills. Excellent facilities & close to uni and amenities. Summer concessions. azhar.khan@blueyonder.co.uk

Well appointed house 1 minute walk from main campus.

All bedrooms with modern furniture. Large, well equipped kitchen (microwave, fan oven, 2 fridge freezers, washing machine). 2 shower rooms, 3 toilets. Recently refurbished.

Open to undergrad, postgrad groups or singles. Inclusive of gas, electric, water and internet bills.

Rent: £40 pppw Deposit: £200

Rent: 4 King size doubles: £67/69 pppw.

1 double: £60 pppw. 1 single: £50 pppw

Contact: Azhar Khan 0758 0132 403

Contact: Steve Laycock 079466 19266

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THE CODES

The Unipol Codes Are at the heart of everything we do. They are a set of standards, and ensure that your student home is safe and comfortable and your landlord will play fair.

Safe and comfortable Your Code Home: 3 Will conform to security and fire safety standards higher than legally required 3 Will be ready and any refurbishment or building work finished before your tenancy starts, unless agreed with you 3 Will be clean at the start of your tenancy

Any landlord who lets to students can choose to sign up to the Unipol Codes, and in doing so they agree to keep to the high standards set.

Landlords who sign up to the Codes show they are committed to improving student housing, starting with your home.

Fair Play

Tip for House Hunting Find out if your landlord or agent is a member of the Code at: www.unipol.org.uk/landlord s/landlord-directory

All Code homes and landlords should meet Code standards -if they don’t, we can provide help and advice, and you can use the Code complaints process to help you resolve the matter.

Your Code landlord: 3 Will act professionally and courteously at all times 3 Will advertise properties without misrepresentation, and make all fees, including rent and bills, clear to you 3 Will give you at least 24 hours to check over your contract before signing, and won’t let to anyone else during this time 3 Will protect your deposit in a protection scheme and manage it fairly

And there’s lots more!

For more info, look online at: www.unipol.org.uk/the-code

DORIS BIRDSALL Doris Birdsall is a comfortable, friendly student accommodation within walking distance of Bradford University and College.

All our apartments are fully refurbished with open plan living, washing machine and double en-suite bedrooms.

ÂŁ87 pppw fully inclusive | Tenancies start 9th September 2019 01274 436 400 / 01274 235 899

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