How to change the way people think and talk about mental health problems at work…
It is staggering to think that one in four people experience mental health problems, yet there is still a stigma around how we think and talk about mental illness. It seems across the board from school classrooms and universities to businesses we have no idea on how to consistently do this sensitively and successfully. Mental […]
Private Landlord’s safety responsibilities…
Everyone has a right to feel safe in their home, including those renting privately. Private landlord’s have a duty of care to uphold for their rental properties just as renters have a duty of care to look after the property. However, the safety of the property falls towards the landlord. What are the private landlord’s […]
Housing Hand launch the University of Salford Guarantor Service
Salford Guarantor Service provided by Housing Hand and the University of Salford Housing Hand, the award-winning UK rent guarantor service, are proud to announce our second University collaboration, at the University of Salford. We have teamed up with the University of Salford to support the most vulnerable students such as care leavers and estranged students […]
Purpose Built Student Accommodation: Where is the Market Going and What do You Need to Know?
Purpose Built Student Accommodation – PBSA
Embrace tenant feedback to avoid disputes and enhance satisfaction
Inventory Hive aims to bridge the gap between tenants and BTR providers through better engagement Build-to-rent landlords and managers will know the headache that comes with check-out disputes, most commonly disagreements over deposit deductions, which can sap time and create ill-feeling. Inventory Hive aims to make what has long been a painful process simpler and […]
How to apply for a UK student visa
The UK is home to a host of the world’s most prestigious universities, but for prospective students overseas, getting the grades is only the first hurdle. Currently, students from EU countries do not need a visa to study in the UK, though that remains at the will of looming Brexit negotiations. Until 2021 however, the […]
Housing Hand launch University of Bristol guarantor service
Bristol Guarantor Service provided by Housing Hand and the University of Bristol Housing Hand, the award-winning UK rent guarantor service are happy to announce that we have teamed up with the University of Bristol to create the Bristol Guarantor Service. We have teamed up with the Bristol University Accommodation team and the Bristol Students Union to […]
The Essential UK Study Abroad Checklist
The new term is approaching and as a result, your UK Study Abroad preparation should be in full-swing. The days are getting shorter while your study abroad checklist is bound to be growing longer. Planning ahead of time is the key to making the most of your UK study abroad experience, therefore preparing for your […]
Studying Abroad in the UK: The Challenges, Differences and Lifestyle Changes
Jenny Jones, a U.S. Exchange Student from Columbia University discusses her five top tips for ‘Studying Abroad in the UK’ based on her experience as an American student living in the UK. Read on for great advice applicable to anyone coming to live in Great Britain. Studying abroad is one of the more rewarding and overwhelming […]
Top ten Tenancy Facts you need to know!
Want to move into a student house but unsure of the things you need to look out for? In this blog, we are going to be giving you the top ten tenancy facts and rights in student housing. It’s worth first clarifying the difference between a private rental and an HMO. An HMO (House in Multiple […]
