Kings Road Student Living, Reading

Booking Deposit

• A £200 reservation fee is required to secure the room.
• The reservation fee is paid at the end of the application process.
• The £200 reservation fee is deducted from the first-term invoice.
• The reservation fee is non-refundable if the booking is cancelled before signing the contract.

Pay In Instalment

• Rent can be paid in full.
• Rent can be paid in 3 termly instalments.

Mode Of Payment

• Credit/debit card

Guarantor Requirement

• A UK guarantor is required if paying by termly instalments.
• A guarantor is not required if paying the full rent upfront.
• The guarantor must currently reside in the UK.
• The guarantor must be able to pay the rent if the student fails to do so.
• The guarantor must provide proof of identity, proof of address, and countersign the licence agreement.

Additional Fees

• An end-of-tenancy cleaning fee of £50 is applicable.

Cooling Off Period

• You may cancel your booking within 7 days after your signed Licence to Occupy Agreement has been received.
• The cooling-off period applies only if you have not already collected the keys to the accommodation.
• Cancellation must be submitted in writing or by email.
• If you made an online application and paid the £200 reservation fee but have not yet signed the contract, you may cancel your booking without further charges.
• The £200 reservation fee is non-refundable if you cancel before signing the contract.

No Place No Pay

• Applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only.
• You may be released from the agreement if your preferred university withdraws your offer because you did not achieve the required entry grades.
• You may also be released if you exceed your expected grades and choose to attend a different university.
• You must provide one of the following:
• A rejection letter from your chosen university or college.
• A UCAS rejection confirmation or screenshot showing the required grades were not achieved.
• Proof of acceptance to a new university through UCAS Adjustment.
• The required documents must be received within 7 calendar days of your results being published.
• Once the documentation has been verified and approved, the agreement will be cancelled and any deposit or advance rent paid will be refunded in full.

Early termination by students

• Early termination is permitted if a replacement tenant is found.
• If the 7-day cooling-off period has expired, you remain liable for all amounts due under the Licence to Occupy Agreement until you are released.
• If you leave before the contract ends, you may find another student to take over the contract and be released from your obligations.

Replacement Tenant Accepted

• The replacement tenant may be found by the student.
• If a replacement tenant is found before your tenancy start date, you will be released from the Licence Agreement 7 days after the replacement tenant signs their tenancy agreement.
• If a replacement tenant is found after your tenancy start date, you will be released from the start date of the replacement tenant's tenancy agreement.
• If you occupied the room before the replacement tenant moved in, a £50 room preparation fee will be charged.

Delayed Arrivals & travel restrictions

• If you are unable to travel due to government-imposed travel restrictions, please contact the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will facilitate the request to review your circumstances and explore the possibility of cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are considered individually, and any outcome will depend on the property's review and applicable booking terms.

University Course Cancellation/Modification

• If your course has been cancelled by your university, please reach out to the team with the relevant supporting documentation. We will liaise with the property team to review your request on a case-by-case basis for cancellation. The resolution will be subject to the property's assessment and the terms of your booking.

Deferring Studies

• If you have deferred your studies, please contact the team and share your updated university documentation. We will notify the property team to review your request for cancellation/contract amendment. Requests are assessed individually, and the final outcome will be subject to the property's review and booking terms.

Room allocation

• Students can indicate specific room number or location preferences during the booking process, and the team will accommodate these preferences wherever possible, based on availability.

Check in guide

• Approximately 2–4 weeks prior to the scheduled move-in date, students will receive check-in instructions via email. This communication will include the steps required to select a check-in date and time slot, complete necessary documentation, and settle any outstanding payments prior to arrival.

Renewal policy

• Students who wish to extend their stay can contact the team for renewal or rebooking at the same accommodation. Our team will support the renewal process and help students secure a suitable room of their choice. Students are encouraged to reach out early to ensure they can rebook the same room or another room of their choice at the same property.

Early check in policy

• Early check-in requests can be shared in advance with the team. Our team will do a feasibility check to facilitate early check-in requests based on room readiness and availability. Additional charges may apply where applicable.

Smoking

• Smoking is not permitted inside the building. Smoking is allowed only outside in designated areas, where permitted by property rules and local regulations.

Guest policy

• Guests may stay with you where permitted by the property. Always notify the property 1 to 2 weeks in advance to complete the required formalities.

Minimum age

• You must be 18 years or older on your move-in date to stay at this property. Please ensure you meet the age requirement before booking. In case you do not meet the minimum age requirement, inform the team while enquiring with us, and we can suggest you accordingly.

Student eligibility

• This accommodation is exclusively available to students. Non-students are not eligible to stay at the property.