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Sep 30, 2026

A Student’s Guide to Renting Your First House

Moving into your first student house is a big milestone. After a year in halls or living at home, suddenly you are responsible for choosing where you live, understanding a tenancy agreement, paying bills and making sure everyone in the house pulls their weight. It can feel like a lot, especially if you have never […]

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Jul 22, 2026

UCAS Clearing 2026 Is Open: What University Applicants Should Do Now

UCAS Clearing 2026 is officially open, giving applicants another opportunity to secure a university place for courses beginning this autumn. For some students, Clearing is part of a carefully prepared back-up plan. For others, it becomes relevant because their results were different from those expected, they received no suitable offers or they have changed their […]

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Jul 15, 2026

A Month by Month Student Housing Timeline: What to Do From July to Moving In

Finding student housing can feel like one of those university tasks that everyone else somehow understands already. One minute you are thinking about summer, results day, group chats and what to pack. The next, you are trying to work out whether your accommodation is confirmed, when your deposit is due, what counts as a good […]

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Jul 8, 2026

How to Find Your People at University Before Freshers’ Week Even Starts

Starting university is exciting, but let’s be honest, it can also feel a bit strange. One minute you are packing bedding, kitchen bits and far too many “just in case” outfits. The next, you are thinking about living with people you have never met, walking into lecture halls full of strangers and somehow building a […]

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Jul 1, 2026

A Student’s Guide to Choosing the Right University City Area Before Moving In

Moving to university is exciting, but choosing where to live can feel like a project in itself. It is not just about finding a room that looks nice in photos or picking the cheapest option you can find. The area you live in can shape your daily routine, your social life, your budget, your safety […]

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Jun 24, 2026

The End of Term Moving Out Checklist: What Students Always Forget

Moving out at the end of term always sounds simple in theory. Pack your things, hand back the keys, say goodbye to your housemates and head home for summer. In reality, it often becomes a last minute rush of bin bags, missing chargers, half cleaned kitchens, awkward bill conversations and panic over whether the landlord […]

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Jun 17, 2026

Student Bills in Summer: What to Know Before You Leave Your House Empty

As the academic year draws to a close, many students begin making plans to return home, travel, start a summer job or move into a new property. However, before leaving a student house empty for several weeks, it is important to think carefully about the bills and responsibilities that may continue while nobody is living […]

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Jun 10, 2026

The Parent’s Guide to Student Accommodation Before the New Academic Year

Sending a child to university is a major milestone for the whole family. For students, it often represents independence, new friendships and an exciting academic beginning. For parents, it can bring a mixture of pride, enthusiasm and understandable concern about how their child will cope away from home. One of the most important practical decisions […]

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Jun 3, 2026

How To Choose the Right Student Area Before the Next Academic Year

Choosing where to live at university is one of those decisions that can feel exciting and slightly terrifying at the same time. On the one hand, it is your chance to find somewhere that feels more independent, comfortable and suited to your lifestyle. On the other hand, there is a lot to think about, from […]

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May 27, 2026

The May Student Money Squeeze: Rent, Deposits, Travel and Summer Plans

May can be one of the most financially awkward months in the student calendar. It arrives at a point where the academic year is nearly over, but many of the biggest costs have not disappeared yet. For some students, May means final exams, coursework deadlines, house viewings, moving plans and summer excitement all happening at […]

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