Perfectly located for students at the University of Newcastle, Claremont Place sits right on campus — roll out of bed, walk out your door, and you’re in class. Northumbria University is just a short stroll away too, making it ideal for students across both campuses.
Newcastle city centre is within easy walking distance, putting shops, cafés, pubs, and restaurants right on your doorstep. For bigger shopping trips, the metro takes you to the intu Metrocentre in just ten minutes – one of the largest shopping centres in Europe!
With everything so close, Claremont Place offers a truly convenient and independent student lifestyle in the heart of the city.
To secure your room you’ll need to pay the £250 advanced payment fee, which will later be deducted from your first rent payment. This will be payable by card, via the standard online booking journey. Please note, this fee is non-fundable.
With Guarantor 1. You can pay your rent in installments. Without Guarantor 1. You have to pay your whole year's rent in full, at the start of the year.
Debit card, direct debit, or bank transfer. (Cash or cheque payments are not available)
A guarantor is only required if you choose to pay your rent in instalments. They must be over 25 years old and can be based in the UK or overseas. Their role is to cover the rent if you’re unable to make a payment. If you don’t have a guarantor, you can still opt for instalments by using a guarantor service like Housing Hand.
Setting up a UK bank account is super easy. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Choose a bank – some of the most popular banks in the UK are Barclays, NatWest, and HSBC.
Step 2: Do your research, and make sure that you are eligible to open an account.
Step 3: Prepare your documents. Normally, UK banks require:
Now that you’re well prepared, you can either set an appointment with the bank you have chosen, or you can simply open your bank account online, in less than 10 minutes.
Note: The requirements of each bank may vary, so it’ll be a good idea to check out their website to be sure.