| London flats for rent opens in Woburn Place ahead of | | | | The show flat gives an insight into the contemporary, |
| official opening in September 2009 | | | | modern design of the property and currently has |
| Students in London can now benefit from a high | | | | extended the hours for viewings; Monday – |
| standard of living within the capital when student | | | | Saturday 8am – 8pm. |
| accommodation provider UNITE opens a brand new | | | | Students can browse, organise a viewing and book a |
| development in a prime, central location this | | | | room for the new academic year in September 2009 |
| September. | | | | by visiting or calling 0845 602 9980. |
| The new property on Woburn Place offers its | | | | Ends |
| residents the ultimate in convenience with six of | | | | For further information, please contact David Ayre at |
| London’s top universities within walking distance, | | | | Summit Media Ltd on 01430 876876 or email |
| and University College London literally across the road! | | | | Notes to editors |
| Woburn Place is situated within the pleasant | | | | About The UNITE Group Experience: |
| Bloomsbury district of central London which consists of | | | | UNITE Group is the UK's leading developer and |
| mainly of residential properties or academic institutions. | | | | manager of student accommodation with some |
| It is known for its number of garden squares with | | | | 36,000 customers throughout 23 key university towns |
| Russell Square, Tavistock Square and Brunswick | | | | and cities across England and Scotland. UNITE Group |
| Square all popular destinations for students and their | | | | undertakes the planning, development and |
| books when the sun is shining! | | | | management of sites, often working closely with the |
| Woburn Place has 454 rooms and offers a choice of | | | | universities and colleges, in order to deliver high quality, |
| 1 and 2 bedroom, London, student flats and studios so | | | | well-located student accommodation. |
| students can share with their friends or live | | | | The UNITE Group provides accommodation that is |
| independently. Each flat and studio is finished to a high | | | | specially designed for their student customers. Its |
| specification, complete with a wall-mounted flat screen | | | | on-site Management Teams ensure that modern, |
| TV, internet access, contemporary furniture, a modern | | | | smart, safe and welcoming accommodation is |
| hideaway kitchen, stone-effect flooring and a large | | | | provided where there’s a team of friendly people |
| study area. A twice monthly cleaning service is | | | | on hand for customers. |
| included in the price and some rooms offer a view of | | | | Recognising that all customers have different |
| the city. | | | | expectations and different lifestyles the UNITE Group |
| The property is monitored by CCTV and is staffed by | | | | provides a variety of options to suit customer needs, |
| a dedicated management team. Woburn Place is | | | | whether it be a choice of accommodation from luxury |
| wheelchair accessible, with bike storage, a common | | | | studio rooms to standard en-suite rooms. UNITE Group |
| room and laundry facilities. | | | | also offers flexible options on how to find |
| UNITE Sales and Marketing Director, Nathan Goddard, | | | | accommodation; via the website, telephone or with its |
| comments: “Our research shows that customers | | | | on-site Management Teams. |
| are demanding high specification accommodation in | | | | Student Accommodation in London |
| central locations, especially in London which is home to | | | | Demand for quality student housing in the Capital |
| around a quarter of the UK’s total student | | | | already outstrips supply by two to one and, with |
| population”. | | | | London set to welcome an extra 17,000 students over |
| “Woburn Place offers all the comforts students are | | | | the next four years, the problem is getting worse. |
| used to at home such as flat screen TVs, internet | | | | UNITE is aiming to bridge the gap by creating an |
| access and contemporary furniture. We’ve mixed | | | | additional 1,801 rooms in 2009. The new properties are |
| stylish living with practicality and convenience to create | | | | all located in convenient, city centre locations in close |
| what we think is the best student accommodation in | | | | proximity to London’s leading universities. |
| London.” Nathan concludes. | | | | As well as the seven new properties opening in 2009, |
| Prices for Woburn Place start at £213 per week and | | | | UNITE also has 11 other properties customers can |
| rent is inclusive of utility bills, internet access and | | | | choose from offering a wide choice or locations, room |
| contents insurance. Tenancies are available for 51 | | | | types and rent prices. |
| weeks from 12 September 2009. | | | | For more information visit:unite-students. |