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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…
5 steps to enjoying Christmas on a budget
There’s no denying the fact that Christmas can be a costly time of year, and it’s very easy to get sucked into the culture of overspending, encouraged by adverts and…
What’s happening in Leeds in November
The nights are drawing in and the excitement of Christmas is just around the corner. So, what do Leeds folk do with themselves throughout November when they’re not Christmas shopping?…
Pickard Properties wins a Yorkshire Residential Property Award
Pickard Properties is delighted to announce that we won the Best Small Development award for Spinning Acres at the 2018 Yorkshire Residential Property Awards. Pickard were up against some incredible…
Guide to the top Halloween events in Leeds 2018
Autumn is here and with it comes a whole host of fun festivities, including Halloween, Bonfire Night and Christmas. This year Leeds is going all out for Halloween and so…
Pickard Properties shortlisted for Yorkshire Residential Property Award
Pickard Properties is proud to announce that it has been shortlisted for the Best Small Development award at the Yorkshire Residential Property Awards 2018 for its Spinning Acres development. Spinning Acres…
How to cope with homesickness at university
If you started university this year, the chances are homesickness has kicked in by now. This is common and nothing to worry about, however it can feel rather unpleasant if…
What's happening in Leeds this autumn
All year round, Leeds is a bustling entertainment hub, where there’s always plenty of new things to do, see and experience. Autumn 2018 is going to be no different as…
Five part-time jobs you'll enjoy at university
During your time at university, you really have two options when it comes to finances, assuming you don’t come from an especially affluent background. On one hand, you can rely…
How to find the perfect housemate
You’re finally planning on moving out of your parents’ house, you’ve finished uni and have found a job in your university city, or you’re already in a house share and…
How to have a happy house share
More and more of us are sharing homes with friends into our 30s and beyond, which can be really fun. As with any relationship though, tensions can bubble under the…
How to get prepared for starting university
After all that hard work at college or sixth form you have secured a place at university — congratulations! Starting your degree is a very exciting time, but with it…
Fun free things to see & do in Leeds
As a young professional, your budget can be tight while you save your hard-earned money for various big purchases. However, that doesn’t mean you need to stay in every weekend…
How to work out a food budget as a student
One of the toughest parts of being a student, or indeed, being an independent adult in any capacity is keeping your spending in check. And considering that food shopping is…
How to choose the right housemates in your second year at university
When you first move into shared accommodation as a fresher, it’s very much a roll of the dice as to who you will end up living with and how you’ll…
A guide to dealing with noisy neighbours
Our homes are a place where we can relax, unwind and enjoy a little time to ourselves. However, sometimes noisy neighbours can make our homes feel a little less sweet,…
How to get housemates involved in cleaning
If there’s on subject that causes more arguments than any other when it comes to house shares, it’s cleaning. Whether it’s because someone didn’t do their washing up straight away…
How to keep your house cool during the summer
We’re not sure if you’ve noticed, but it’s gotten rather hot this summer. And as a nation, we’re just not very good at dealing with it. We’re unprepared. It’s a…
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