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Understanding the National University Cuts
What do the national education cuts mean for students and higher education in the future? As a student, there is no way to avoid the news of upcoming university…
4 min read·20 March 2025
The Spring-Summer Semester at University
Spring-Summer Semester Congratulations you've done it! You have completed your first semester and navigated new environments, people, and routines. But the…
4 min read·12 March 2025
How to engage with landlords
You’ve done all your research and found a great student property! But knowing what to do next can be stressful, and figuring out the right questions to ask can…
4 min read·24 February 2025
What is a group tenancy?
If you’re renting private student housing, you will likely be doing so under a group tenancy. As group tenancies are one of the most popular tenancies students…
4 min read·10 January 2025
How to shake off the January blues
So, Christmas is well and truly over and January is now upon us. Are you feeling blue yet? If you are, then try not to worry! January is of course a strange…
4 min read·8 January 2025
Can I Bring my Car to University?
The idea of driving your car while at university is appealing. You won't be restricted to bus or train schedules and have an additional layer of freedom. While…
3 min read·7 January 2025
What deposit do I have to pay?
Typically there are two deposits you have to give. They are the holding deposit and the damage deposit. Holding deposit This is used to reserve your…
5 min read·7 January 2025
Do I have to clean before I leave?
In your contract, there is likely to be a section included on end-of-tenancy cleaning requirements, which may specify what needs to be cleaned and to what…
3 min read·6 January 2025
Who will I live with?
Living arrangements vary depending on the university and accommodation options available. First year students often live in university halls of residence to…
3 min read·5 January 2025
How do I pay my rent?
Your rent should have been clearly stated in the advertisement, so you should already be aware of this. Make sure that you are only looking at accommodation…
4 min read·5 January 2025