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Unihousing has been selected as the Number 1 Student Letting Agent in Birmingham for 2024 by the UK's biggest fresher community, Unifresher. Visit our website for a list of our available properties to book your viewing.
News around the area of the UK and topical to students.
Government Announces Big Changes to Student Loan Repayment System.
The government has announced drastic plans to lower the repayment threshold and extend the repayment period for future students – but the changes could lead to a shocking inequality.
These changes will lead many lower-earning graduates to repay more than they would have done under the current system, while the highest-earning graduates will repay less. For the government to introduce a system that negatively impacts those on lower incomes is shocking.
Under the new system, the majority of graduates will repay more than they would have done with the current repayment terms – this could be as much as £28,000 more.
Baftas: Student’s Film Jellyfish and Lobster Wins in Short Film Category.
A writer/director said there were "a lot of tears" when she earned a Bafta nomination for her graduation film inspired by those she lost to cancer.
Yasmin Afifi was studying at the National Film and Television School in Buckinghamshire when she wrote and directed Jellyfish and Lobster.
The Best Live Action Short Film nominee follows two terminally-ill care home residents who build a new relationship. Afifi said the film was inspired by losing her dad and aunt to cancer.
The film blends humour and grief as the characters meet, build a bond and make a life-affirming discovery during a visit to the care home's swimming pool.
Birmingham’s Brand-New University Railway Station Building Is Now Open to the Public.
With new wider entrances, stairways and exits serving the neighbouring University of Birmingham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital, more open space to circulate and wait, lifts to the platforms, a larger ticket office and better customer facilities it will offer a vastly improved experience for passengers on the Cross City Line.
The main pavilion building also includes space for a café or convenience shop, due to be announced soon, and an NHS facility on the first floor. University is one of the region’s busiest stations with up to 3.5 million passengers a year who, until now, have passed through a tiny station designed and opened in 1978 to accommodate just 500,000 journeys per year.
Tips and tricks to improve your time at university.
Always Check the Inventory:
Always carefully check the inventory at the beginning of your tenancy, and if possible, ask the landlord to share a copy with you. This will be useful when you finish your tenancy. Where possible, take photos as backup evidence for yourself, to show how the accommodation looked when you moved in. If any items from the list are missing or damaged, this might have an impact on your deposit.
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Always check and test to see if the doors and windows have working locks and secure fittings. Look out for smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and fire alarms. You will also want to ask your potential landlord whether there's a secure entrance system in place. At Unihousing, all our properties have secure locks throughout, and many also have gated security and CCTV around the building. Read More
Dealing with Homesickness:
As an international student, it's normal to feel homesick at times. Stay connected with family and friends with frequent calls and messages. You can make the most of the internet and international call deals from various phone service providers. Establish a support network of friends and university staff who can support you when you need it most. Read More
At Unihousing, we keep all of our properties well-maintained and modern. Our properties are fully owned by us, making maintenance much quicker and simpler. Check out some of our properties below
This excellent ensuite accommodation on Tiverton Road comes fully with all the essentials, including a double bed, study desk and chair, quality low-noise white goods and a flat-screen TV.
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This brand-new student ensuite accommodation comes fully equipped for the modern student with an open-plan dining/living area, fitted snack area, and a bath or shower room. This accommodation is fully double-glazed. Communal areas, such as the stairs and landing, are cleaned and maintained by Unihousing.
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A brand-new studio-style property consisting of a modern fitted snack area, an open plan dining/living area and a smart fitted self-contained bath or shower room. This spacious accommodation is fully double-glazed and furnished with student essentials, including a double bed, storage, study desk and chair, flat-screen TV, quality low-noise white goods, and more.
Register your interest so we can contact you with properties that may be of interest, or view the full listing and book your viewing today.
Tips for Moving into Private Student Accommodation.
Whether moving from student halls or home, it is all never easy..
Tips for Successfully Juggling Work and Studies.
Finding the balance between work and studies can be very challenging.
Tips to Help You Overcome Procrastination as a Student.
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Hobbies to Pick Up While at University
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