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July Newsletter 2023

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In Our July Newsletter:

  • Russell Group University's Rents Are 27% Higher Than the Rest of the UK's Top Institutions
  • UK Students Are Calling for a Refund of Their Tuition Fees
  • Plastic Free July: Small Steps Make a Big Impact!

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News around the area of the UK and topical to students.

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Russell Group University's Rents Are 27% Higher Than the Rest of the UK's Top Institutions

The research by UniHomes shows that the average cost of renting near these universities is currently £296 per week. That's 27% higher than the other 76 universities that rank within the UK’s top 100.

Here at Unihousing, all of our properties have utilities included meaning no matter the price change elsewhere, our rent will stay the same for the year. This is to give peace of mind to students struggling and worrying they can't afford to live near their university.

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Student Group Claim


Students Are Calling for Refunds on Tuition Fees

In recent years, the pandemic and lecturer strikes have severely disrupted university teaching – and now students are taking universities to court to get their money back.

Throughout the chaos of the last three years, students have continued to pay an eye-watering £9,250 a year in tuition fees – and international students have paid even more.

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Straws


Plastic Free July: Small Steps Make a Big Impact!

We all understand that recycling is a great way of reducing waste going to landfill. However, recycling doesn’t always work perfectly, and there’s still a lot of waste that occurs throughout the recycling process.

Don’t worry, Plastic Free July is not about being perfect or totally avoiding all plastic, it is about just doing what you can, where you are.

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Tips For Students

Tips and tricks to improve your time at university.

Backup Your Work Often

While working on long pieces of work at University, it is imperative to make sure you often save and back up your work in case something happens, causing your work to unexpectedly close. Read More


Backup


Multitasking Doesn't Work

Studies have shown that true multitasking is actually physically impossible and the human brain can't actually focus on more than one task at a time. Read More


Multitasking


Set Yourself a Schedule

Planning ahead about how you will study dramatically improves your efficiency and reduces stress when working on a deadline. Read More


Planning

Almost Fully Let but Don't Worry


Most of our properties for the next academic year have already been let but don't worry we still have some Summer lets available.

Check out our website and browse available properties.

Featured Property


Check out our featured property below on accommodation with all of the student essentials included.

Available for 2023

Modern Ensuite Accommodation

This ensuite property is located in Selly Oak, just a short walk away from UoB. Features include a bedroom/living area & fitted bath or shower room.

  • Available as a Summer Let
  • Utility bills included
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • £149pw / £642pcm

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.

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