How to set up bills for a student house
If you’re moving into a student property with a ‘bills exclusive’ tenancy, this will likely be the first time you’ve ever had to set your own bills up, and the…
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A complete guide to university for mature students
The majority of university students head straight to university after sixth form or college or begin after a gap year in which they go travelling or gain valuable work experience.…
7 ways to make a rented house a home
You may not own the property you’re living in, but there’s no reason why you can’t add some personal touches to make it feel more like your own space. While…
9 questions to ask when viewing a student house
Whether you are moving out of halls next year or a first-year opting to live in a student house share in Leeds, then viewing houses is an exciting time in…
Everything you need to know about TV licensing in your shared house
Years ago, it was very straightforward; if you owned and watched a television, then you needed a TV licence. In a time before Netflix and Disney Plus, everyone knew where…
A university student's guide to resit exams
This article will outline why a student might need to take resit exams and explain how resit exams occur — including when the exams will happen, when results are published,…
The ultimate guide to professional house shares
House sharing has never been as popular amongst young professionals in Leeds and further afield. In this article, we’ll outline what a professional house share is and some of the…
How to write a personal statement that will get you noticed
If you’d like to attend university next year, then you’ll know that a personal statement is a key aspect of your UCAS application. With such weight attached to just one…
A quick guide to Freshers’ Week in Leeds 2021
As you know, this year has been a year like no other — except perhaps 2020, that is! However, as part of the UK’s ‘return to normal’, most universities are…
How to resolve housemate conflict
We’ve all seen the TV show Friends and perhaps you had that programme in mind when you decided to move into a professional house share. House shares offer many benefits to tenants — including…
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