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Choosing the right university city
Which university city will you call home for three years? Discover the right study destination for you with our tips and fun quiz
05 October 2023
7 min read
Halls vs home: should I stay at home and commute to university or move out into halls or other student accommodation?
Students share their experiences of living at home and commuting to uni vs moving out into halls
02 October 2023
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Student housing checklist: 12 key tasks when moving in
Use our tips to quickly power through the dull but important admin tasks you need to do when you move into a student house.
18 July 2023
4 min read
What should you do if you don't get a place in student halls?
You’ve applied for halls of residence - but there’s no space left. Don’t panic, get help with our advice on finding alternative student accommodation.
04 April 2023
5 min read
University halls: 10 things you'll only learn after moving in
It can feel a bit strange moving in with a bunch of strangers at university. Here's what to expect from halls...
04 April 2023
4 min read
Student accommodation guide #1: university halls
Thinking about living in university halls? Our helpful guides will help you with all your uni accommodation decisions.
03 April 2023
3 min read
Should you choose catered or self-catered accommodation?
When choosing accommodation, how do you know if catered halls will suit you? Here are some comments from current students on the catered vs. self-catered debate.
31 March 2023
6 min read
Student survival guide: electricity and gas bills
Moving into off-campus housing as a student means dealing with energy bills. Here's what you need to know, from how to cut costs to switching gas and electricity suppliers.
31 March 2023
6 min read
How to pick the right student accommodation
While most first-year students go straight into university halls, there are a variety of housing options available to you.
28 March 2023
8 min read
Choosing the right housemates for second year of university
Nobody to live with in your second year? Or can’t decide which friends would make the best housemates? This is what you need to think about when picking who to houseshare with.
21 March 2023
5 min read
What's the difference between university halls and private halls?
The experience of living in university halls or private halls can differ, including available facilities, location and cost.
21 March 2023
6 min read
Applying for student accommodation: Q&A
How do you apply for student accommodation? When do you apply for student accommodation? We’ve got all the answers for you.
21 March 2023
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Student accommodation guide #4: living at home
Thinking about staying at home to save money on rent?
04 March 2023
4 min read
Student accommodation guide #3: private halls
Considering the private hall option? Some universities will refer you to 3rd party providers if they don't have enough spaces in their halls. This is what you should know.
04 March 2023
4 min read
Student accommodation guide #2: private accommodation
Don’t panic if you find yourself living off-campus with strangers from day one of university. Read our guide to renting privately from a landlord or agent in your first year.
04 March 2023
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