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Leeds Student Housing Research

Unipol has published a report assessing the Leeds student housing market

Nottingham Rental Standard launched to Improve standards for renters

Unipol, DASH Services and Nottingham City Council have introduced new initiative to enhance standards in private rental accommodation.

The Ten Cities Rent Survey is now available

The Report capture the latest data on rents in purpose built student accommodation across 10 core university cities, and seeks to understand the factors driving steep increases

Renters Reform Bill Latest Update

With the bill getting a second reading on Monday 23rd October Unipol look at what impact it may have on students

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.

Dealing with homesickness at University

Being in University can be so exciting – but it can also be a little bit lonely. If you find you are feeling homesick, that is totally understandable. We’ve put together some helpful tips of how to de...

Preparing for University!

After accepting your place at university and securing your accommodation for the upcoming year, you may now be thinking about what’s to come and if you need to prepare anything in advance for the big ...

Avoid Housing Contract Scams

Unipol has become aware of an increase in rental scams circulating via social media, particularly on Facebook.

A Level Results 2023 - How Unipol can help

If you’ve now confirmed your place for September, Unipol is here to help with all your student accommodation needs!

Unipol Tenant Satisfaction Survey 2023

Thank you to everyone who completed the Tenant Satisfaction Survey this year and told us about their experiences as a Unipol tenant!

Updates to the Nottingham Code & what this means for students renting in the city

The Unipol Code is a scheme which student landlords in Nottingham can voluntarily join, and by doing so they agree to meet a set of standards regarding the physical condition and management of their r...

Time to renew your Nottingham Code membership

It's time to renew your membership of the Unipol Nottingham Code

Ten Cities Rent Survey Underway

Unipol is undertaking an survey of purpose built student accommodation rents

Unipol Chief Executive

The trustees of Unipol Student Homes have announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive

Coping with Exam Stress

You’ve left school and your GCSEs and A Levels are behind you. But now it’s time for University Exams…perhaps the scariest of them all! This time can be the most stressful you might experience.

Nottingham Unipol Code Renewal 2023

The current Unipol Code cycle in Nottingham will expire on 31st July 2023 and landlords will be asked to re-join to affirm commitment to the new standards.

Short term lets over summer

Unipol has short term summer accommodation available to students in Leeds, Nottingham and Bradford. Find out more and book!

Research on international students and their experience of accommodation in the UK

Student-facing research to understand the international student experience of finding accommodation and any challenges they have encountered.

Nottingham Area Guide: Clifton

If your uni course takes you to Nottingham Trent’s Clifton Campus there are many benefits to being based there. It’s really convenient for getting to lectures, socialising in the Students’ Union and u...

Spring into House Hunting

Thinking about accommodation for your next academic year? There are many options on the Unipol website if you are yet to find your next student home. If you have a particular property in mind, you ca...

HEPI Blog: The latest developments in student accommodation

There are significant housing shortages throughout all segments of society within the UK. There is a point where students will also be affected by supply problems – why would they be exempt?

Advice for International Students Looking for Accommodation

With the current shortfall of student accommodation available, and reports of many students in temporary living arrangements with friends and family, we have put together this short but hopefully usef...

Owners' Briefings 2022 - 2023

Our latest briefings took place in December 2022 and looked at student intake trends, both nationally and locally in Nottingham and Leeds; supply and demand; accreditation and the potential impact of ...

Damp and Mould

Excessive damp is unpleasant and can lead to mould growth. It can cause damage and could potentially be harmful to health if left untreated