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How Rent Guarantors Can Help Universities Support Their Students

With Universities welcoming back in-person learning, many students will be planning to return to their student homes. At the same time, first year students for the 2021-2022 academic year will also begin considering where they will live when they take their next step in higher education. However, the past 12 months have been tough and while universities are struggling with tighter budgets, some families whose children will start university in September might also be in a difficult position when it comes to being a suitable rent guarantor.

Student Rental Activity Seen Recovering After Tough Pandemic Period

A recent survey has confirmed that 2020 and the early months of 2021 have been difficult for the student letting sector, as average rents and demand for student rental homes declined notably. However, while it has been tough time for many sectors during the pandemic, there are signs that the student lettings industry could begin to recover this year.

Student accommodation: What are my rights?

Approximately 40 universities have reported coronavirus cases and as a result many face-to-face classes have been suspended. As the academic year begins, thousands of students are in self-isolation. The National Union of Students have revealed that 1 in 3 students would like to be released early from their rental obligations whilst fewer than a tenth have been provided with this opportunity. Why? 

Students Moving on from 1st Year Accommodation: Things to Think About

You have finished your first year of University and now need to work out what your next steps are. Have you made friends you now want to live with? Would you rather live on your own? Will you be staying within student accommodation or deciding to rent privately? There are all questions you need to ask yourself when making such an important decision. Not just this but there are the more practical things that you will need to think about such as:

Guide for ‘Student House’ Renters

If you are a student ready to live off campus for the first time or a new student heading straight into the private renting sector here are some things to think about when taking on that extra responsibility.

Students Leaving Properties Early – Your Responsibilities 

 1. Rent

The MOST important thing you need to think about before leaving the property - Has all your rent been paid?