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How to find a spare room using Student Housemates
Finding a spare student room has never been easier with Student Housemates. If you are a current or prospective student in search of accommodation, we have…
3 min read·24 March 2024
Top 10 Worst Nightclubs in the UK
I think it is almost a rite of passage to have some terrible club nights at university, and I am sure we have all been to a club that has just been GROSS - from…
5 min read·24 March 2024
How to Navigate Student Accommodation in the UK as an International Student
Moving to a new country for your studies can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to finding accommodation. Whether you're starting your…
6 min read·25 February 2024
A guide to budgeting for international students in the UK
Budgeting might not be the most thrilling topic, but getting a handle on your finances can make a world of difference during your time studying in the UK…
5 min read·25 February 2024
City Universities vs Campus Universities
If you’re deciding whether you want to go to a campus university or a city university and weighing up the accommodation choices in each, then you’re in the…
4 min read·25 February 2024
The best budgeting tips for students
Living away from home can be a big adjustment, especially having to manage your own finances for the first time. University is such an amazing experience, and…
6 min read·18 February 2024
Managing exam season and house hunting
One minute it’s the holidays and you’re tucking into Christmas dinner without a care in the world. The next minute, you’re back at university, with a million…
6 min read·18 January 2024
Reasons to stay in your current university house
As the academic year progresses, many of you may find yourselves contemplating the age-old question: to move or not to move? Today, we're here to make a…
3 min read·18 January 2024
Cheapest University Cities for Accommodation
When deciding where to go to university, accommodation costs can certainly be a factor. We have put together our own research to find out which university…
4 min read·18 January 2024
Why you don't need to panic about finding accommodation
Are you feeling under pressure about finding accommodation?Does it feel like everyone around you has accommodation for second year set in place?We can promise…
3 min read·7 January 2024