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Moving to a new city for university can be a lot of fun but it can also be really overwhelming. We've put together our best advice to help you settle in and feel at home.
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Living in a rented property is governed by law and regulation. As well as placing responsibilities on you as a tenant, it also gives you rights.
Renters' Rights Act - FAQs for students
Get answers to securing a property for next year; renting a one or two bed property; how to plan to end a tenancy; will I need a guarantor etc.
Is your tenancy agreement all bills inclusive? It is time to check the small print
Coming to the UK? Let Unipol help you find your home away from home
Find out how you will be affected during the transitional period of the Renters' Rights Act being introduced.
This is a major resource of information and advice for international students looking for accommodation
Giving Notice - Joint and Individual Tenancies
Find out how to give notice
Rent Payments
Rent moves to monthly payments following the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act - exceptions, transitional variances, opting to pay more and rent increases.
If you are a tenant in the private rented sector and you're unhappy with the way you have been treated by a lettings agent or property manager, here's how to make a complaint to a redress scheme.
A child moving away from the family home and into student accommodation is a life-changing event for everyone concerned and will carry a complex range of emotions.
No more fixed term tenancies, changes to notice periods, rent increase procedure, guarantors, the right to request a pet and more. The effect on your rights depends on the type of accommodation you’r...
Feeling uncertain about navigating university life as a Black student? Student Space, run by Student Minds has tailor-made resources for and by Black students.
Find out how best to approach providing support to your increasingly independent daughter or son when they encounter specific difficulties along the way
Instititions and accommodation providers are legally constrained in what information they can share with you about your child. Reading this advice may help in managing your expectations.
Thinking of having a pet in your student accommodation? Get advice here on the process.
Parents might find this information and guidance useful as their daughter or son prepares to move away from the family home.
Finding accommodation and accessing local services in Bradford
Bradford Mailing List
Join the Bradford Mailing List and receive up to date information about student housing.
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes the use of Section 21 "no fault" evictions
Getting Housing Support When Your Landlord Is Not Code‑Accredited
Renting from a landlord who isn’t Code‑accredited can feel uncertain, but support is still available. As a student housing charity, Unipol offers free, independent advice to all students, regardless o...
To really crush your first month, you’re gonna need some backup – and by that, I mean apps. These digital lifesavers will help you organize your life, your finances, and maybe even help you avoid thos...
Deposits: A Guide For Students
Here is a quick guide about the rules regarding deposits and what you can do if you are worried you aren’t being treated fairly.
A guide to navigating the cost of living crisis for students in the UK
The cost of living crisis has become a significant concern for students in the United Kingdom. Rising prices and inflation can put a strain on the already tight budgets of students.
Budgeting and understanding the costs of renting