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Opal Court by IQ Student Accommodation is a <a href="https://www.casita.com/student-accommodation/uk/leicester" target="_blank">Leicester student accommodation</a> that offers ensuites and studios. IQ Student Accommodation Opal Court&nbsp;ensuites come in six styles: Gold Ensuite, Silver Ensuite, Bronze Ensuite, Gold Ensuite Plus, Silver Ensuite Plus, and Bronze Ensuite Plus. As for the studios, they come in three styles: Gold Studio, Silver Studio, and Bronze Studio. The building also has two-bedroom apartments in addition to the previously mentioned amenities. All room types feature a double bed, a separate kitchen area, a TV, a bedside cabinet, a study desk and a chair, a wardrobe, a noticeboard, and an en-suite bathroom. <h3 dir="ltr" style="">Features</h3>This Leicester student apatments, Opal Court, has a variety of amenities and services. The amenities include free Wi-Fi, all-inclusive bills, laundry facilities, social spaces, and a private dining space. Other services include a study space, a games room, a 24/7 staff presence, and regular social events.Leicester is a city in the East Midlands of England, as well as a unitary authority and the county town of Leicestershire. The city is located on the Soar River, at the National Forest's eastern end. Leicester is one of England's oldest cities, with a history that dates back at least two millennia. <h3 dir="ltr" style="">Places to Visit</h3><ul><li>Opal Court is located just a short walk from Leicester city centre.&nbsp;</li><li>Roosters Grill is just eight minutes away from the premises.&nbsp;</li><li>Kayal restaurant is only a 12-minute walk from the Leicester student accommodation.&nbsp;</li><li>Tesco Express supermarket is a few steps away from the building.</li><li>PureGym is a short stroll away.</li><li>Victoria Park a short walk away from the residence.</li></ul>

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International students can pay in 4 instalments for long-term bookings without a UK guarantor.- Deposit:&nbsp;goes towards the first installment once the booking is confirmed - If you cancelled the booking within 7 days of payment and completing booking, the deposit will be refunded.&nbsp;

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Cancellation (before key collection):<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">iQ can cancel your booking if:<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">You decide not to sign the Tenancy Agreement after the deadline.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You fail to complete your application or provide the required documents.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You provide false or misleading information.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">Your immigration status prevents you from renting under the Immigration Act 2014.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You are listed on sanctions or law enforcement databases, making it illegal for iQ to proceed.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You do not cooperate with screening checks required by iQ.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You fail to pay due amounts (e.g., rent or damages).</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You breach the terms of your Tenancy Agreement or any previous agreements with iQ.</li></ul></li></ul>Failure to Collect Key (within 2 weeks of Tenancy Start Date):<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">If you fail to collect your key within 2 weeks after the start of the Tenancy Agreement, iQ can cancel your booking, re-let the room, and retain any rent already paid. This will be considered a withdrawal by you.</li></ul>Cancellation by you (before key collection or tenancy start date):<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">If you haven’t signed the Tenancy Agreement: You can cancel your booking by notifying iQ in writing. However, if you cancel after the deadline to sign the agreement, iQ will retain any booking fees paid.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">If you’ve signed the Tenancy Agreement: Cancellation is only possible under the following conditions:<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">You inform iQ of the cancellation before August 1st or 28 days before the Tenancy Start Date (whichever is earlier).</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You cancel within 7 days of making your booking and paying the booking fee, provided you haven’t collected your key.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">You fail to meet the entry requirements for university, such as failing to obtain a visa, deferring your entry, or not meeting the academic conditions of your university offer. Documentation is required to support these claims.</li></ul></li></ul>Cancellation for Reasons Not Listed Above:<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">If you wish to cancel but do not meet the criteria mentioned above, you will be responsible for paying all rent due under the Tenancy Agreement unless you find a suitable replacement tenant.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">The replacement tenant must meet iQ’s requirements, sign the Tenancy Agreement, and pay the due rent. Once these conditions are met, you will be released from your contractual obligations.</li></ul>Post-Tenancy Start Cancellation (Tenancy Takeover):<ul style=""><li dir="ltr" style="">After you have collected your key or the Tenancy Start Date has passed, cancellation is only possible if a replacement tenant is found and agrees to take over your tenancy.</li><li dir="ltr" style="">The replacement tenant must meet all the conditions mentioned earlier, including signing the Tenancy Agreement and paying any due rent. Additionally, any outstanding payments (e.g., rent arrears) must be settled before the cancellation is confirmed.</li></ul>The above cancellation policy is a synopsis of the property’s cancellation policy. There could be few changes incorporated from time to time, hence we recommend you to review the full Accommodation Contract for a comprehensive understanding of their cancellation policies.

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The <a href="https://www.casita.com/student-accommodation/uk/leicester/university-of-leicester" style="">University of Leicester</a> is a ten-minute walk from the building and <a href="https://www.casita.com/student-accommodation/uk/leicester/de-montfort-university" style="">De Montfort University</a> is an 11-minute walk. Nelson Mandela Park (Stand 1) bus station is a five-minute walk and Tigers Way bus station is two minutes away. Leicester train station is six minutes away.

Opal Court

PROS of Opal Court: The large ensuite room is nice, plenty of storage and nicely sized, including a double bed and a very long desk. Bathroom is decent, you have what you need and the shower is good. Bring your own bedside lamp and bath mat. A dustpan and brush and a broom is provided but if you prefer hoovering your room then you will need to bring your own, or reception have one that you can borrow. The communal kitchen is nice and modern. Although the kitchens aren’t small, bear in mind that you and your 5 flatmates won’t all be able to cook in there at the same time if you’re only cooking for yourselves. This isn’t really an issue though as I’ve found people cook at different times anyway. Laundry is good, it’s £5 for a wash and dry but the space available inside the machines is decently sized and you always have the option to bring your washing back to your room and air dry it by the radiator if you’re wanting to save money.

Location is very good, less than a 4 minute walk to campus, 15 minute walk into the city centre, 10 minute walk to the train station, 10 minute walk to Morrisons and 5 minute walk to a Tesco Express. Subway and a burger van that sells kebabs and other fast foods are just outside the building too.

Reception and maintenance are helpful when you need anything and are friendly. Collecting parcels is a super easy process so you can order things online with ease. However, just a heads up, if you receive a letter you won’t be notified, you just have to keep ontop of your mailbox which is right by reception, so remember to check it every now and then if you regularly receive letters from your bank, the doctors, etc.

CONS of Opal Court: The heating isn’t the greatest during really cold days. It’s set on a time limit and will turn itself off after 40 minutes or so. Even when you continue to switch it back on, the room never feels completely warm. The heating seems to disappear very quick. I would recommend bringing a portable heater with you for the colder months (but first check if that’s allowed).

The walls between you and your flatmates are super thin, meaning you will hear them quite clearly if they’re talking loudly on the phone or something. Although this depends on how considerate your flatmates are.

Overall, it’s not been a bad stay. I would recommend it purely for the location and room alone. I think the cons I mentioned are quite common amongst many student accommodations so don’t let this put you off entirely. Although if you’re on a tighter budget I would recommend looking at other places first, as a large ensuite room from September 2021 will be £166 a week. This in comparison to other places definitely brings it over to the more expensive side.

Stayed here for my first year, can say I recommend. It is located 5-10 minutes walk from the university, 15-20 minutes walk from town centre, good security, helpful staff and has a nice common/social room. Only negatives are is that you have to pay separate for washing and drying (£5) and there is nothing close apart from subway.

My halls for first year of university! The staff are great and always willing to help and chat. The accommodation was spacious and very close to the university!

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