Below is a summary of the apartment cancellation policy. Please note that the policy is subject to real-time changes, so refer to the official website and contract for the most up-to-date information.
I. General Core Terms (Applicable to Scotland, England, and Ireland)
Cooling-Off Period
- Standard Cooling-Off Period (Booked before August 1, 2025):
- Scotland/England: You can cancel within 7 days after signing the contract (shortened to 24 hours for bookings made on or after August 1, 2025), and the deposit or prepaid rent will be fully refunded.
- Ireland: You can cancel within 7 days after signing the contract (shortened to 48 hours for bookings made on or after August 1, 2025), and all fees will be fully refunded.
- Early Termination Conditions for the Cooling-Off Period: The cooling-off period ends immediately after you collect the keys and move in.
Cancellation after the Cooling-Off Period (Before Check-In)
- Only the following situations are allowed:
- Scotland/England:
- You did not meet the university admission requirements (proof of grades is required) (No Place No Pay) (proof must be provided within 3 days after receiving the grades). Any prepaid rent will be refunded, and you must be a new customer of the provider.
- Your visa application was rejected (a rejection letter is required) (No Visa No Pay) (proof must be provided within 3 days after the rejection, and you must be a new customer of the provider).
- The pre - university language course was cancelled.
- Your university enrollment was postponed to the 2026 - 2027 academic year.
- You transferred to a university in another city where the provider has no properties.
Handling Method:
- The deposit will be refunded, but no prepaid rent will be refunded.
- Official written evidence (such as a letter from the university or visa agency) must be submitted.
- Ireland:
- Undergraduate freshmen or postgraduate students in language pre - courses did not meet the university admission requirements (proof of grades is required) (proof must be provided within 3 days after receiving the grades). Any prepaid rent will be refunded, and you must be a new customer of the provider.
- Your visa application was rejected (a rejection letter is required) (proof must be provided within 3 days after the rejection), and the reservation will be cancelled. You must be a new customer of the provider.
- If your visa is postponed, you still need to comply with the contract requirements and pay the rent.
Cancellation after Check - In
- Only applicable in special situations: You withdrew from the university due to health reasons (a university withdrawal letter and medical institution certificate are required).
- Not applicable in the following situations:
- You are still studying at the university.
- You voluntarily withdrew from the university (e.g., due to insufficient funds or academic issues).
- You were expelled from the university (including disciplinary issues).
- Handling Method:
- The deposit will be refunded (after deducting unpaid rent or damage fees).
- No prepaid rent will be refunded, and you need to pay the unpaid rent up to the cancellation date.
Cancellation for Other Reasons
- You must find a replacement tenant (the replacement tenant must meet the conditions such as being a student and meeting the requirements of the original room type).
- Handling Fee:
- Scotland/England: £200 (non - refundable).
- Ireland: €100 (non - refundable).
- Deadline for Finding a Replacement Tenant: Before May 1, 2026 (no specific deadline in Ireland).
II. Key Regional Differences
Scotland & England
- Requirements for Replacement Tenants: The replacement procedure must be completed before May 1, 2026.
Ireland
Special Terms:
- You need to sign the Advanced Lease Agreement (ALA) and prepay 1 week's rent, which will be deducted from the first payment upon check - in.
- International Refunds: A €12 handling fee will be charged.
- Summer/Short - Term Bookings (you must notify the apartment at least 5 days before the start of the lease):
- You can cancel for free before June 1, 2026. Cancellations on or after June 1, 2026, are non - refundable.
- Bookings made on or after June 1, 2026, have a 5 - day cooling - off period, during which you can cancel without liability.
III. Key Precautions
- Liability for Non - Check - In: If you fail to check in as agreed, you still need to pay the full rent, and the apartment has the right to pursue the outstanding payment.
- Appeal Mechanism: The decision on cancellation is final. Appeals must be processed according to the apartment's internal procedures.
- Document Requirements: All cancellation requests must be accompanied by official proof (such as a university letter or visa rejection letter) containing your full name and detailed reasons.
Policy Update Date:
Scotland: October 11, 2024
England: October 11, 2024
The final interpretation of this policy belongs to the apartment.