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Most helpful review

Maintenance is fast and helpful. Staff at reception are lovely and easy to get help from. Super close to university and good pricing :)

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By member786006
On 11th May 23
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Most helpful review

Maintenance is fast and helpful. Staff at reception are lovely and easy to get help from. Super close to university and good pricing :)

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Property management
Cleaning
Social spaces
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Internet / Wifi
By member786006
On 11th May 23
verified Verified student
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Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member8120314 On 16th October 24 verified Verified student

I am living in Studio 51 building which also comes under IQ penworks accommodation. This building doesn't have any common or social place. IQ itself, also doesn't organise any events etc. The wifi here is from a company called "Ask4". Its very bad. It disconnects often and the speed is subpar. Apart from these two things. I don't have any complaint. Its very close to my university, Aston. Just a 5 min walk. They maintain their properties really well. They are very supportive and cooperative. My kitchen fan broke, they fixed it the next morning.

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Student Review: 3.9 /5
By member1394366 On 31st October 23 verified Verified student

I think iQ Penworks is an excellent accommodation. It’s convenient for me as it’s 10 minutes away from my university. The location is also not that far from Birmingham city centre and the train station.

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Reply from iQ Penworks House (previous provider) On 3rd January 24
Student Review: 4.6 /5
By member786006 On 11th May 23 verified Verified student

Maintenance is fast and helpful. Staff at reception are lovely and easy to get help from. Super close to university and good pricing :)

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Reply from iQ Penworks House (previous provider) On 25th January 24
Student Review: 5 /5
By member961404 On 27th July 21 verified Verified student

nice room, friendly staff and good facilities

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Reply from iQ Penworks House (previous provider) On 5th April 23
Student Review: 4.3 /5
By member861360 On 27th July 21 verified Verified student

The management is really helpful and amazing at iQ Penworks. I’ve lived at iQ for a while now and had issues sorting out my summer stay and they were so nice to listen to my concerns and help me out.

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Reply from iQ Penworks House (previous provider) On 5th April 23
Student Review: 5 /5
By member1161228 On 21st July 21 verified Verified student

The best student accommodation, amazing customer service where they really helped during the covid time and also in general. And great people at the reception. Will always recommend this accommodation, the best in Birmingham.

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Reply from iQ Penworks House (previous provider) On 5th April 23
Student Review: 3.1 /5
By member1042932 On 24th October 19 verified Verified student

It's a very good value for money option while it's very cheap

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Reply from iQ Penworks House (previous provider) On 26th January 24

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