Students
Student

How to get the most out of freshers’ week

That’s it, the results are in, the summer’s almost over and you’re packing for University. Exciting, right? Well yes, but daunting too. Afterall, for many UK-based Uni students, you’re moving away from home for the first time, going to a University where no other friends from home are and it can feel a little overwhelming. But don’t worry because freshers’ week is coming up and it’s designed for first-year students, just like you.

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Rent Guarantor Sep 12, 2019
Legislation
Tenant

Labour's Right to Buy proposals could devastate the PRS

Labour’s shadow chancellor has suggested that a Right-to-Buy scheme could be introduced into the private rental sector (PRS). While few details have been mentioned and its not clear if it’s an official policy from the opposition party, if such a scheme were to become part of the PRS, then there are fears it could have a detrimental effect on PRS landlords and the availability of rental homes across the UK.

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Rent Guarantor Sep 09, 2019
Building
Student

How the PBSA sector benefits more than just students

The Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) industry is growing, which is great news for students up and down the UK. Indeed, research shows that for students choosing to live PBSA, they’re more likely to note a higher academic performance and personal well-being, when compared with other housing options.

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Rent Guarantor Sep 06, 2019
Insurance
Student

What insurances do students need?

Moving to college or University often means moving away from home for the first time. Among the many details you need to consider are what insurances you need to help keep your belongings and yourself, safe. Contents insurance is one that springs to mind, while for others health insurance could also be something of interest.

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Rent Guarantor Sep 04, 2019
Students
Product

A guide for international students studying in the UK

If you’ve secured a place at a UK university as a student from overseas, then congratulations! The UK is well-known for its excellent education system and is home to may Universities that are considered among the best in the world. However, even though you’ve done the hard work of winning your place there’s still the small matter of getting ready for your term, year or entire course based in the UK.

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Rent Guarantor Sep 02, 2019
Student Debt
Student

How to get on top of your student finances from day 1

The months of waiting are over, you’ve got your results and now you know where you’re going to study for the next few years. Life is exciting right now and with gathering details on your new course, finding out where you’re going to live and trying to get in touch with new future flat- or house-mates, there’s a lot of fun stuff happening.

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Rent Guarantor Aug 30, 2019