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Canal Point, Edinburgh

4.6 (22 reviews)

Student Accommodation

22 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, Scotland EH3 9QW

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Property ID: S00017630
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Basic Info

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240 Beds

Highest Floor 6

Built in 2013

Canal Point is an affordable student accommodation in Edinburgh that offers high-quality rooms. The flats also offer spacious communal areas such as a study room, table tennis room and gym, and residents of the block have free access to the building's fitness equipment. The flats are close to the city centre, just a 15-minute walk from Princes Street, with a wide range of restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. With Tesco Express just a 4-minute walk away, Canal Point is the perfect choice for students from the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Napier University Merchiston Campus and Edinburgh College of Art.

 

Features

Canal Point is a peaceful and quiet residence featuring En-suite rooms with en-suite bathrooms, allowing you to enjoy your space while sharing kitchen time with your flatmates. All rooms are equipped with a comfortable double bed, study area, wardrobe and full-length mirror. The rooms also have heating and light switches next to the bed so students can sleep peacefully. The shared kitchen has a fridge, induction cooker, extractor hood and microwave, and the Canal Point common area has a study room, a cinema, and occasional events to provide opportunities to meet and interact with each other. The rent includes water, electricity and broadband, so you don't have to worry about paying.

 

Location and What's Hot?

Canal Point is conveniently located in the heart of the city centre, with restaurants, supermarkets and recreational facilities. Scotmid Co-op and Sainsbury's Local are just 4 minute's walk away, making it easy for students to do their daily shopping. Biketrax gym is a 3-minute walk away, so you can use it if you like to exercise. Absolute Thai Restaurant is a 5-minute walk away, making it easy for students to eat out. Edinburgh's famous park, The Meadows, is close to the flats and is an excellent place for a daily walk. In addition, Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland are all within walking distance, so students don't have to worry about boredom in their daily lives.

 

Transport

All schools are easily accessible from Canal Point Student Accommodation. The Edinburgh College of Art is a 7 minute walk away, the University of Edinburgh is a 15-minute walk away, and the Edinburgh KB campus is a 30-minute bus ride away. There are Port Hamilton and Home Street bus stops within a 3-minute walk, making it easy for students to travel to all corners of Edinburgh. Haymarket train station is a 15-minute walk away, which is convenient for students to travel.

 

Security and Services

Canal Point Student Accommodation has a 24-hour electronic door entry and video surveillance system, requiring visitors to pass through multiple electronic gates. The flats also have basic property insurance for students, and the front desk can help with courier deliveries, which is convenient for students' daily lives.

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4.6

22 reviews

Amazing facilities · 7
Amazing area · 6
Great customer service · 5
Super-fast internet · 3

WANG**

5.0

09 Jan 2024 19:27:53

good, very good, very good, very good, super good
good, very good, very good, very good, super good

LEI**

5.0

04 Jan 2024 16:19:26

Very good, the front desk is super good, very friendly!
Very good, the front desk is super good, very friendly!
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House Rules

Cancellation Policy

No Visa No Pay

No Visa No Pay
If you are not successfully awarded a visa to travel and study, then we can help. Firstly, we may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences around the globe if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or we do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, we will release you from your Tenancy Agreement provided the following criteria are met:
1.You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the Residence Manager at the Property, within 3 days of your visa rejection letter; and
2.You provide the Residence Manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the embassy or visa office.
If your tenancy has commenced you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until we receipt of the above.

No Place No Pay

No Place No Pay
This is applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only
If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university, then don’t worry, we can help. Firstly, we may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or we do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, we will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:
1.You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the residence manager at the property, before 22th August 2024; and
2.You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the University or UCAS.
Once we have your request, we will confirm receipt and refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other rent payments you may have made.

Details

CANCELLATION POLICY - Scotland 2024/25
Unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions defined in your tenancy agreement shall have the same meanings in this cancellation policy.
Bookings made prior to 1st May 2024
If you sign your Tenancy Agreement prior to 1st May 2024 and you have not collected the keys to your room, you may cancel your tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property, with no penalty up until 1st May 2024. Once we receive such a notice, we will confirm receipt, cancel your tenancy, and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.
Bookings made on or after 1st May 2024
If you sign your Tenancy Agreement on or after 1st May 2024, unless the tenancy agreement has already commenced and you have not collected the keys to your Room, you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property, at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your Tenancy Agreement (the “Cooling-Off Period”). Once we receive such a notice, we will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.
Bookings made for Semester 2 or starting after the 1st January 2024
If you sign a Tenancy Agreement for a semester beginning after the 1st January 2024, you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property, with no penalty up 8 weeks before the start of your agreement. Once we receive such a notice, we will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.
Unless the Tenancy Agreement has already commenced and if you have not collected your key you may also cancel at any time within the period of fourteen (14) days of the date on which you sign your Tenancy Agreement (the “Cooling-Off Period”). During the cancellation period you may cancel your Tenancy, by giving notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the Property. Once we receive such a notice, we will confirm receipt, cancel your Tenancy and will refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other payments of Rent you may have made.
Cancelling outside the Cooling-Off Period
Outside the cooling-off period, you may request to cancel your tenancy, by notice in writing or by e-mail to the manager at the property. However, you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until a suitable replacement tenant has been found.
Cancelling as you do not receive your visa
If you are not successfully awarded a visa to travel and study, then we can help. Firstly, we may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences around the globe if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or we do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, we will release you from your Tenancy Agreement provided the following criteria are met:
1.You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the Residence Manager at the Property, within 3 days of your visa rejection letter; and
2.You provide the Residence Manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the embassy or visa office.
If your tenancy has commenced you will remain liable for the rent payable under the tenancy agreement until we receipt of the above.
One less worry if you don’t receive your offer
This is applicable to prospective first-year undergraduate students only
If you are not successful in obtaining your place at your chosen university, then don’t worry, we can help. Firstly, we may be able to transfer you to another one of our residences if you are going to study elsewhere. If you are not going to study elsewhere or we do not have accommodation available in your new city/town of study, we will release you from your tenancy agreement provided the following criteria are met:
1.You submit your request to cancel, in writing or by e-mail to the residence manager at the property, before 15th August 2024; and
2.You provide the manager with a copy of your rejection letter from the University or UCAS.
Once we have your request, we will confirm receipt and refund your Advance Rent Payment of £250.00, together with any other rent payments you may have made.

Pets Policy

No Pet

Double Occupancy Policy

Double occupancy rooms:

Canal Point FAQs

When is the due date for rent payment?

Please enter the Student Portal interface of your apartment, click paymet to enter the interface, you can check the rent payment deadline on the contract, please pay the rent before the due date.

Is an installment purchase possible?

If you have a valid UK guarantor, you can choose to pay the rent in three installments, in September, January and April. If you do not have a valid UK guarantor, full rent must be paid 1 month before the start of the contract.

How to pay rent?

1. Online payment: Enter the Student Portal interface of your apartment, click payment to enter the payment interface, tick the items that need to be paid, and click pay to proceed to the payment interface to pay. Please note that the type of payment card must be one of the following four types: Mastercard/Visa/Visa Debit/Visa Electron, please ensure that there is sufficient credit, fill in the account information accurately, and the bank opens and supports this payment behavior. Payment cards do not need to be present in person. 2. Bank remittance: Please contact the apartment to obtain the receiving account information under the guidance of the consultant, and then complete the corresponding payment in the bank. Please note your name and ID to facilitate the identification of the apartment, and the wire transfer will take several working days to arrive, so you need to arrange payment in advance. 3. Payment by phone: call the apartment and provide account information to complete the payment. 4. On-site payment: Students who have arrived at the local area before the rent payment deadline can choose to pay on the spot at the front desk of the apartment.

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