Keeping your place safe while you’re away: A guide to protecting your rental home over the holidays

The winter break is upon us, and for most students it’s the first proper chance to head home, relax, and forget about deadlines for a couple of weeks. But before you shut the door and jump on the train, there’s one thing that’s worth doing properly: making sure your student home is safe and secure […]
What is joint and several liability (and why it matters more than you think)

If you’re moving into a shared house or flat – whether as a student, young professional, or just trying to split costs – you’ll probably need to sign a tenancy agreement with your housemates. Everything seems simple enough… until you see the phrase “joint and several liability.” It might just sound like legal jargon, but […]