How to survive Freshers' Week
Hello new students and welcome to the vibrant city of Leeds! We hope you have a fantastic time at university here, and we are ready to support you with all…
Talking Points
Contact us
+44 (0) 113 274 6642
The benefits of living in a large house share
We recently wrote about the benefits of living in a smaller property, but what about the perks of living in a large property with many housemates? Sharing a house with…
An indispensable guide to the second year
You got through the first year, had a blast, and you’re excited to get back to university for year two of your degree. We don’t blame you for being eager…
The ultimate university packing list
September is just around the corner and with it comes the start of the new academic year. For some, this means a return to university for year two or three…
The benefits of renting a smaller property
You’d be forgiven for thinking that everyone aspires to a large house with loads of internal space and a vast garden. However, this isn’t practical in some areas, such as…
How to manage your FOMO over summer
The academic year is over, and university students are now filling their time with other things — some have gone home to spend time with their family, some are working,…
5 helpful tips for starting university
If you recently finished your A levels and got accepted into a university, you’ll now be busy enjoying your summer. However, as summer moves on, you’ll find your mind wandering…
Festivals you need to attend in Leeds this summer
While the weather may not let you believe it, it is now officially summer in the UK, which means it’s time to have some fun! If you’re a student in…
The benefits of bills inclusive student living
At Pickard Properties, we offer our student tenants two rental options: bills inclusive or bills exclusive. The latter is the cheaper and probably more attractive option up front; however, bills…
Pickard announces the third phase of Spinning Acres
Pickard Properties is delighted to announce the third phase of its luxury build-to-rent development, Spinning Acres, which is situated in Far Headingley in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This new phase, much…
The best live music venues in Leeds
Leeds provides a cracking night out for students and young professionals alike, and if you’re a keen gig-goer, you won’t be disappointed by the live music venues on offer in…
How to save money when attending university open days
You’re in your final year of sixth form or college and hoping to get the grades to attend university next year. Great! All you need to do now (aside from…
Things to do in Headingley
A popular and laidback suburb of Leeds, Headingley is a top choice for students and young professionals, alongside others who enjoy the young and fresh vibe of the area. As…
Keeping fit in Headingley
If you’re living in Headingley and working or studying in Leeds city centre, the chances are you’ll be taking advantage of the incredibly simple and quick public transport options —…
5 ways to earn money at university
The majority of full-time students have a student loan and a bank account with a generous overdraft to get them through their uni days, alongside a little help from the…
What's happening in Leeds in January
After all the excitement of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, you’d be forgiven for assuming that your January might not be very fun on comparison to December. The weather is…
How to stay connected with school friends at university
You may very well have built up a new group of friends at university but the chances are you’re still missing your friends from home — whether they’re still at…
Where to shop in Headingley
If you’re living in Headingley or considering moving there, you’re in luck! Headingley offers its residents and visitors a great selection of high street shops, specialist and independent stores, charity…
Where to eat in Headingley
We’ve all been there — you get home from a long day of lectures at uni or work, and the last thing on earth you want to do right then…
Pickard Properties shortlisted for Property Investors Award
Pickard Properties is excited to announce that it is a finalist in the Property Investors Awards 2018 for the category of Property Development of the Year. This nomination is for our…
How to manage stress at university
For most people, their university days are some of the best of their lives — they are times many will look back on in years to come and reminisce about…
![[alt text]](https://pickardproperties.co.uk/wp-content/themes/pickard-properties/assets/dist/images/yorkshire-award.png)
![[alt text]](https://pickardproperties.co.uk/wp-content/themes/pickard-properties/assets/dist/images/insider-award.png)
![[alt text]](https://pickardproperties.co.uk/wp-content/themes/pickard-properties/assets/dist/images/labc-award.png)