Element Bermondsey is a comfortable and ambient student accommodation in London that offers you ensuites and studios. Your awesome new home will only be a short drive away from, London School of Commerce and King’s College London.

1. You need to pay a holding deposit to secure your room with the property.

2. This will be refunded to you at the end of your tenancy if there are no outstanding arrears or damage to your room and/or communal areas.

Cancellation By You - Cancellation within the Cooling Off Period

If you choose to cancel your booking with property management, you have 14 calendar days after receiving the original Accommodation Offer to do so and get a full refund of the Holding Deposit paid. If you have made your booking less than 14 days before your scheduled check-in date, you may cancel your booking until the earlier of

1. 14 days after receipt of the Accommodation Offer email and

2. The Tenancy Start date on your Tenancy Agreement.

You may cancel your booking by sending an email to the relevant Accommodation Office email address listed on the individual sites contact details on. The property management will refund your Holding Deposit within 7 calendar days of cancellation. If you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you and you, and your guarantor if reasonable, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement.

This amazing property offers you a variety of stays you can choose from. The ensuites will provide you with a private bedroom, private bathroom and a shared kitchen. If you need a more private environment you can go for a studio place where you will have your own bedroom, private bathroom, private kitchen and the entire place to yourself. It comes with a double bed with under bed storage. You can make use of several amenities available such as a full length mirror, pinboard, study desk with drawer and chair, a wardrobe for your belongings, electric oven, full size fridge & freezer, lounge, shared dining table with chairs, breakfast bar, microwave and mini grill oven, stool and a good workspace. Get added facilities at the property such as a free gym, gaming area, study space, laundry facility and on-site maintenance. Complete security will be assured with 24/7 CCTV, secure access and free contents insurance. Stay carefree with all inclusive utility bills and 200Mbps of free Wi-Fi and broadband throughout.

Failure to obtain a UK Visa

If you fail to obtain a UK Visa before the start date of your tenancy, the property management will cancel your Tenancy Agreement and refund any rent payments made, so long as you provide within 72 hours of receiving your official confirmation:

1. Supporting official evidence that your Visa was declined

2. Written confirmation that you wish to cancel your booking

Cancellation for any other reason

If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you wish to cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired and you do not fit into the property management's eligible criteria above, you will not get your Holding Deposit returned to you, and you and your guarantor, will be required to meet the obligations set out within the Tenancy Agreement regardless of whether you have collected your keys.

Period From & Including when you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement

If you have entered into the Tenancy Agreement and you cancel your booking after the cooling off period has expired, the property management will release you from the contract up to and including 23rd August 2024 where you meet the following criteria and can provide sufficient evidence:

If you are a first year prospective undergraduate student and your offer of a place at your preferred University/Higher Education institution is withdrawn because of you not achieving the required entry grades or you have surpassed your required entry grades and choose to go to a different University.

To meet the criteria, you will need:

1. To provide a written rejection letter from your chosen university/higher education institute within 72 hours of your exam results being published

2. To provide a copy of the acceptance letter from your new university.

Where proof is provided in accordance with these terms and conditions and to the property management's and the landlords reasonable satisfaction, you will be entitled to cancel the booking and you will not be liable for the contractual obligations laid out in the Tenancy Agreement from the date of cancellation.

If you cancel your booking and can find an eligible replacement tenant, subject to the property management's agreement, you will be released from the contractual obligations as set out in the Tenancy Agreement. Any overpaid rent will be refunded to you, less an amount equal to your Holding Deposit as a cancellation fee. The site team will confirm your official release date.

Cancellation After You Have Moved Into The Accommodation

The property management hopes you have a happy stay in your accommodation, but if for any reason you decide to leave during your contracted term, the landlord may agree to release you from your contract providing, the conditions set out below are met:

1. You agree that you will not transfer or sublet the tenancy created by the Tenancy Agreement to anyone else without obtaining their written consent.

2. You find a suitable replacement to take a new Tenancy Agreement for your room for the remaining period of your contract.

2.1. Replacement tenants must be 18 years old or over and enrolled as a full time student in a university or college in proximity to the accommodation. Where the accommodation has agreements with set universities, the replacement may be restricted to that university - Please check with your Accommodation Team.

2.2. The incoming tenant must enter into a Tenancy Agreement with the property management and pay sums due within this agreement

2.3. The incoming tenant, where reasonable, must provide a suitable Guarantor. The Guarantor must accept the Terms and Conditions set out in the Tenancy Agreement Refunds due will not be processed until the replacement taking over the contract has the Tenancy Agreement, paid and moved into the accommodation. If you do find someone to take over your contract, you will need to pay a £50 administration fee.

Period Before You Enter Into Your Tenancy Agreement

The Landlord and property management reserve the right to not return your Holding Deposit and cancel your booking on notice if:

1. They take all reasonable steps to enter into the Tenancy Agreement before the deadline and you fail to do so, for example, if you fail to complete your application or provide guarantor details and supporting documentation in good time;

2. You provide them with irrelevant false or misleading information; and/or

3. They are prohibited from entering to the Tenancy Agreement because of the Immigration Act 2014.

Cancellation By Students or The Landlords

The terms and conditions require you to sign your Tenancy Agreement online within 14 calendar days of receiving the Offer of Accommodation. If you fail to sign your agreement within this timescale, the property management may cancel your booking, giving notice by email and you will forfeit any booking fee paid if it is outside the cooling off period above.

If you fail to find someone to take over your tenancy, you will be responsible for paying the full rent until the end of your contracted time at the accommodation.

If you fail to check-in on your accommodation start date and you have not signed your agreement, the property management may cancel your booking at any time by giving notice by email. If you are outside the cooling off period, your Holding Deposit will not be refunded. Once you have signed your Tenancy Agreement, it may only be terminated if you and the property management mutually agree to do so or in the circumstances set out above.

Change to Tenancy Length

If you wish to change your tenancy length, you will be unable to shorten your tenancy, but you can choose to extend without charge up until the Tenancy Start Date (Subject to room availability).

Tenancy Start Date

If you wish to change your tenancy start date, please contact your local accommodation team.

Room Swaps

If you wish to upgrade your room, or move to a different room type, which is the same type as your original choice, you can do so free of charge up until the Tenancy Start Date, subject to room availability.

Room moves after the start date will be subject to room availability. An administration charge of £50 will be payable for the variation of the Tenancy Agreement.

Governing Law

These terms and conditions shall be governed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

Rent can be paid in three instalments; typically these are around the same time student loans are paid out.

You can pay via Recurring Card, Direct Debit or via Bank Transfer.

Cash and Cheques will not be accepted and will be turned away if presented at site.

Recurring Card payments can be selected at the time of booking and Direct Debit can be selected by the online portal. If an alternative method of payment is required, such as a bank transfer, or you wish to change your payment method, please contact the Accommodation Team directly for details.

1. You need to provide a UK-based guarantor only, in case you wish to pay your rent in three instalments. You do not need to provide a guarantor if you're paying the full annual rent in advance.

2. A guarantor is a person aged 18 or above who accepts joint financial responsibility for the tenancy and is liable to pay the rent if for any reason the student is unable to maintain payment of the rents as they fall due.

3. The landlord has the right to pursue the guarantor for recovery of outstanding monies therefore, it is important that any guarantor understands their obligations.

Hang out with your friends at some of the most awesome places that are very near to your accommodation! Donnelly’s Restaurant is a great place to visit for some amazing food and is very close to your new home. The Doodle Bar, The Hide Bar, and The Two Bridges Ale House and Kitchen are other interesting places that you can drop by over the weekends after a long week of work.

You need not worry about your transportation needs as there are many bus stops and train stations in your area. Abbey Street (Stop H), is the nearest bus stop for you and is only a 10-minute walk away for you. Moreover, you can easily commute by train as Bermondsey is a subway station that is only a 13-minute walk from your accommodation.

The property offers a lot of dining options with good ratings like GB Grill & Bar one of the best restaurants in town is just within walking distance from the accommodation also, there is an awesome place named The Ivy Tower Bridge just a drive away from the property.

Many train stations and bus stations are nearby, and the closest bus stop Bricklayers Arms. Other than this there are other modes of transportation like the train station, the closest one is Elephant & Castle.