Student houses are a type of accommodation that university students rent with friends and course mates, usually after their first year. They’re owned by a landlord or estate agent who charges weekly rent to all tenants. Here’s everything you need to know about living in a student house. Why live in a student house? There …
The National Union for Students (NUS) has found that the annual cost of student accommodation in the UK stands at £7,374 on average. This figure is pretty high, but not to worry – selecting the most affordable type of accommodation is part of your budgeting and can help to reduce your rental costs. Choosing affordable …
Finding the perfect student accommodation can be stressful, but once you’ve found it, it’s all plain sailing, right? Not quite. Before you move in, you’ll need to deal with your student tenancy agreement. This can seem intimidating if you’ve never lived away from home before because it’s a legally binding document between you and your …
Whether you’re moving away from home for the first time, or looking for second year accommodation, the idea of choosing your home for the next year is exciting. A place to call your own. And with your own space comes your own freedom. But, before jumping into any contracts, you want to make sure you …
If you didn’t particularly get along with your flatmates in first year or have decided to move out of your family home, deciding who to live with for your second year of university can be tough. But don’t worry, there are plenty of people in your position. So, how can you find people to live …
So, you’re off to university – what an exciting time! And if you’re moving out of your parent’s home for the first time, it’s made even more exciting by the new freedom on the horizon. But before you pack your bags and prepare for freshers’ week, you need to decide where you’re going to live. …
Signing your student accommodation contract is an exciting time. You’re moving out, finally gaining some independence, and looking forward to some of the best years of your life. As well as signing your contract, you’ll likely need to pay a deposit to the landlord, which can be upwards of one month’s rent. Understanding your rights …
Deciding to live in private student accommodation is an exciting prospect. But it can also be daunting when you consider that where you’re living as a student can significantly impact whether you enjoy your time in Liverpool. The right accommodation can put you right in the middle of the action, close to all the best …
If you’re planning to move into privately rented student accommodation, you’ll likely be asked to provide details for a person who will act as your guarantor. But what exactly does that mean? And who can you ask to take on the role? That’s what we look at in this blog. What is a guarantor? A …
Unless you’ve got younger siblings, your days of ‘Trick or Treating’ are probably long gone. But that’s not to say can’t get involved in spooky antics this October! There are lots of cheap and cheerful things you can do to make October 31st extra special this year – both at your student accommodation and out …
