The best bookshops in Leeds city centre
Looking for bookshops in Leeds city centre that go beyond the basic bestseller table? You’re in the right city. Whether you’re a student looking for academic books, a graphic novel…
Talking Points
Otley Run: Everything you need to know
The Otley Run has been a staple of student life in Leeds since the 1960s, and it starts on the doorstep of your Leeds student accommodation. In this guide, we’ll…
8 benefits of student house shares
Student house shares are a big hit in Leeds, and it’s easy to see why. Shared living ticks all the right boxes with affordable rent, a built-in social life, and…
How to future-proof your career in nine steps
What will your job look like a few years from now? Will it even exist? With AI reshaping entire industries, it’s a fair question. You might notice signs already. Automated…
A quick guide to Leeds student gyms
More students than ever are prioritising fitness for their physical health and mental well-being. Moving to university shouldn’t mean giving up on regular exercise, but where can Leeds students work…
Pickard Properties returns as official headline sponsor for fifth Leeds Varsity showdown
Pickard Properties is continuing its long-standing support for university sport in Leeds as official headline sponsor of Leeds Varsity 2025, the annual sporting clash between Leeds Beckett University and the…
The transition from sixth form to university
Are you thinking about life after sixth form? Whether you’re still weighing your options or have sent in your UCAS application, you may be curious about university life. Sixth form…
Pickard Properties shortlisted for Rate Your Landlord award
16th January 2025 Pickard Properties, one of Leeds’ leading providers of student accommodation, has been shortlisted in the Best Managing Agent category in the industry-respected Rate Your Landlord awards. Organised…
How to set and maintain professional boundaries at work
Blurred boundaries at work can cause miscommunication, burnout, and conflict. Everyone wants to form strong relationships with colleagues, but setting clear boundaries is vital to fostering respect and protecting your…
Carlton Hill wins Best New Commercial Development at Yorkshire Post Excellence in Business Awards
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Saved botanic greenhouse kickstarts plans for Leeds University botanical garden
Pickard Properties, the Leeds-based property development and build to rent specialist, is donating a large greenhouse located on its Spinning Acres development in Far Headingley, to Leeds University to support…
University house vs halls of residence
Where you live during your university years can significantly impact your overall experience, shaping your social life and academic success. Whether moving away from home for the first time or…
Pickard Properties appoints Leeds-based C & A.J Marshall Builders Ltd to develop historic Moor Grange as part of Spinning Acres scheme
1/10/24 Pickard Properties, the leading Leeds-based property development, management and letting specialist, has appointed C & A.J. Marshall Builders Ltd, as the construction partner for the next stage of its…
Viewings open for the next academic year
For students looking for homes in the next academic year, Pickard Properties is proud to announce that our Leeds properties are now available. From Headingley, through to Woodhouse, Burley and…
Carlton Hill Shortlisted for Student Accommodation of the Year Award
Pickard Properties’ flagship Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) development, Carlton Hill, has been shortlisted in the prestigious Property Week Student Accommodation of the Year Awards in the Private Halls of…
The Spool House highly commended at property industry awards
Pickard Properties, the leading Leeds-based property development, management and letting specialist, has received a prestigious property industry award for The Spool House, the latest part of its £40m, Spinning Acres…
