Student Life Hacks
At Housing Hand, we are always trying to find ways to make the lives of our students lives easier. Whether this is by helping students and working professionals secure the flats and homes with a UK Rent Guarantor, or helping tenants find the best rented properties in the first place with our Free House Finder Service. To […]
Best Christmas Markets for Students
Everyone looks forward to Christmas, but for students, it can be an expensive time. If you are trying to plan getting presents for your whole family whilst also wanting to get into the Christmas spirit, there might be no better way than paying a visit to a fantastic Christmas market. There are plenty around but […]
How to apply for a UK student visa
The UK is home to a host of the world’s most prestigious universities, but for prospective students overseas, getting the grades is only the first hurdle. Currently, students from EU countries do not need a visa to study in the UK, though that remains at the will of looming Brexit negotiations. Until 2021 however, the […]
Housing Hand launch University of Bristol guarantor service
Bristol Guarantor Service provided by Housing Hand and the University of Bristol Housing Hand, the award-winning UK rent guarantor service are happy to announce that we have teamed up with the University of Bristol to create the Bristol Guarantor Service. We have teamed up with the Bristol University Accommodation team and the Bristol Students Union to […]
The Essential UK Study Abroad Checklist
The new term is approaching and as a result, your UK Study Abroad preparation should be in full-swing. The days are getting shorter while your study abroad checklist is bound to be growing longer. Planning ahead of time is the key to making the most of your UK study abroad experience, therefore preparing for your […]
Studying Abroad in the UK: The Challenges, Differences and Lifestyle Changes
Jenny Jones, a U.S. Exchange Student from Columbia University discusses her five top tips for ‘Studying Abroad in the UK’ based on her experience as an American student living in the UK. Read on for great advice applicable to anyone coming to live in Great Britain. Studying abroad is one of the more rewarding and overwhelming […]
Top ten Tenancy Facts you need to know!
Want to move into a student house but unsure of the things you need to look out for? In this blog, we are going to be giving you the top ten tenancy facts and rights in student housing. It’s worth first clarifying the difference between a private rental and an HMO. An HMO (House in Multiple […]
DISCRIMINATION AGAINST EUROPEAN TENANTS RENTING IN THE UK
THE FINDINGS FOR EU TENANTS RENTING IN THE UK According to the EU citizens’ rights campaign group, European working professionals and international students looking to rent in the UK have found it difficult to secure rental accommodation and they have seen some rental properties advertised have specified that they will only accept UK citizens or […]
International students renting in the UK generate over 20 billion pounds in net profit for the UK economy.
International Students Renting in the UK – how the UK Economy benefits How much are International students renting in the UK is contributing to the UK economy? A new study from the Higher Education Policy Institute and Kaplan International Pathways has found Students from overseas who come to the UK to study can bring with them […]
HOUSING HAND NEGOTIATOR AWARDS WINNERS
….AND WE HAVE BEEN SHORTLISTED TO WIN AGAIN! At Housing Hand UK guarantor service we are always pleased to receive positive feedback, whether from our applicants’ hundreds of fantastic Trustpilot reviews from happy tenants and accommodation provider partners or, in this case, from the UK’s leading estate agent awards – The Negotiator Awards. We are […]
