Student hub

From your first viewing to your final deposit back, our Student Hub covers every stage of renting as a student - council tax, summer rent, joint tenancies, international student guidance, and everything in between.

Guides

Council Tax

Do students pay council tax?

Full-time students are usually disregarded - here's who pays in a mixed flatshare.

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Summer Rent

Do you pay rent over summer?

Halls, private lets, and joint tenancies after the Renters' Rights Act - here's when you still owe rent.

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Help & Support

Where to get help with student accommodation problems

Damp, disrepair, a landlord who won't respond, a dispute over your deposit - here's exactly who to contact, whether you're in halls or private renting...

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Your Rights

Can a university withhold your degree over rent arrears?

It can happen for university-owned halls - but not for private landlords, and the practice is legally contested.

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Your Rights

Are you still liable for rent if you drop out?

Dropping out doesn't end your tenancy automatically - here's what you're liable for in halls and private renting.

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Subletting

Can you sublet your room while on placement?

Going away for a placement or semester abroad? Here's the legal way to sublet - and what happens if you don't.

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Housing Search

When to start looking for student housing?

London runs months behind most of the UK - here's the real timeline for finding your second or third-year room.

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Housing Options

University halls vs private renting

Halls, PBSA, or a shared house? A London-specific comparison of cost, contracts, and what suits you.

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Your Rights

Halls vs private: your legal status

Halls and private renting aren't just different in feel - they're legally different in kind. Here's what changes.

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Bills & Money

Best bill splitting apps for renters

Splitwise, HouseMate, Monzo, and more - an honest comparison of the best UK bill-splitting apps for flatshares.

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Guarantors

No UK guarantor? Every option compared

Housing Hand, RentGuarantor, Goodlord, and more - real pricing and real coverage when you don’t have anyone who qualifies.

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International

Find a room before you arrive

Searching from abroad is genuinely riskier - here's how to spot scams and secure somewhere safely before you land.

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Flatshare Life

Settling in with your flatmates

Freshers Week isn't just about your course - here's how to bond with the people you actually live with.

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Insurance

Do students need insurance?

Some halls include contents insurance, some don't - here's how to check for halls and private renting.

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Housing Search

When to apply for accommodation

Halls and private renting run on different clocks - here's the UCAS-linked timeline for halls applications.

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Moving In

The complete student moving checklist

From guarantors to GP registration - everything to sort before, during, and after moving into a flatshare.

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Housing Options

What's included in student accommodation?

Bills, furniture, laundry, cleaning — what's actually included in halls, PBSA, and a private shared house.

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Resources

Calculator

PW to PCM rent calculator

Convert weekly rent to monthly (and back) so listing prices are easier to compare.

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London Areas

London postcodes explained

A plain-English guide to London postcode areas when you're choosing a neighbourhood.

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Transport

London Underground map

Plan your commute from campus or placement with the TfL tube map.

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Template

Room search tracker

A free Notion template to track rooms you're considering - status, rent, viewings, commute, and notes in one place.

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University Halls

UK universities & single-sex accommodation

Search UK universities and check whether they offer single-sex halls or university-managed housing.

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Glossary

Flatshare glossary

Deposits, guarantors, PCM, right to rent, and other terms you'll see on listings.

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