News

Nov 27, 2025

International Student Hub: UK Arrival Checklists, Fees, Documents & City Primers

Arriving in the United Kingdom as an international student is a big moment. It’s exciting, a little overwhelming, and comes with a surprising amount of paperwork. Between visas, fees, new bank accounts, finding your room and figuring out which bus actually goes to campus, it can feel like you’re supposed to magically know how everything […]

Read this article

Filter categories

Blog Guide to News View all

News

Nov 25, 2025

EPC, Heating, and Winter Costs: How to Stay Warm on a Budget

As soon as the evenings start drawing in, energy questions surge – not just on search engines, but on AI tools as well. People want to know how much their winter bills will be, whether an EPC C is really cheaper than a D, and what simple changes genuinely make a difference. With typical UK […]

Read Post

News

Nov 20, 2025

Free Christmas Light Switch-On Dates in the UK

As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, one tradition reliably cuts through the gloom – the Christmas lights switch-on. Across the United Kingdom, high streets, market squares and city centres are getting ready to flick the festive “on” button, and the best bit for many families and students is that most of these […]

Read Post

News

Nov 18, 2025

How to Get Involved in National Self Care Week

National Self Care Week arrives just when students often need it most: the nights are darker, deadlines are creeping up and energy levels are dipping. Officially, the UK-wide campaign runs from 17–23 November 2025, but many universities and colleges will be running activities across the whole week of 18–24 November, making it an ideal moment […]

Read Post

News

Nov 13, 2025

The Rise of Co-Living Spaces: A New Trend in Student Housing

Co-living is a modern twist on shared housing: private bedrooms (often en-suite) clustered around high-quality communal spaces, with utilities, Wi-Fi, cleaning of shared areas, and on-site amenities bundled into a single monthly payment. Think of it as a ready-made household with built-in services and a social calendar. For students, the appeal is obvious. University life […]

Read Post

News

Nov 11, 2025

Road Safety Week – Everything You Need to Know

Road Safety Week is your annual reminder to look up, slow down, and think about how we share streets, pavements, and cycle lanes. It’s a national moment for schools, colleges, families, and communities to turn good intentions into everyday habits. This year it begins on 17 November and runs for a full week, giving everyone […]

Read Post

News

Nov 6, 2025

Getting Around Exeter: Transport Tips for Students

Exeter might be hilly in parts (hello, Streatham campus), but it’s a compact, student-friendly city with plenty of ways to get from lectures to lattes without burning through your student budget. Buses connect campuses and neighbourhoods, cycling is popular thanks to traffic-calmed routes and waterside paths, trains link you across Devon and beyond, and there […]

Read Post

News

Nov 4, 2025

Movember – Men’s Health Awareness Month

Every November, moustaches begin to appear on faces across campuses, offices and high streets. That’s Movember in action – a global movement that uses the humble “Mo” to spark conversations and raise funds for men’s health. The charity behind it focuses on three major areas where men often suffer in silence: prostate cancer, testicular cancer […]

Read Post

News

Oct 30, 2025

Keeping Warm and Saving Money: Practical Steps for a Cosier, Cheaper Winter

As temperatures dip and energy bills bite, many households are looking for simple, reliable ways to stay warm without overspending. The good news is that a mix of smart heating habits, small changes to electricity use, and a few cost-savvy home tweaks can make a meaningful difference. Here’s a clear, practical guide to help you […]

Read Post

News

Oct 28, 2025

Bonfire Night: What’s On Near UK Universities in 2025

As campus life hits its autumn stride, Bonfire Night (5 November) offers students a perfect excuse to wrap up warm, grab a toffee apple, and watch the skies light up. From large-scale city displays to quieter, low-noise shows, here’s a round-up of confirmed events near major universities – plus tips on tickets, travel, and staying […]

Read Post

1 2 3 … 22

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME

Find the perfect student house for you

Get to know the Loc8me property that interests you before you make your choice. There are 3 easy ways to take a look around all our locations – choose the one that’s right for you.

Find a property