Private Landlord’s safety responsibilities…
Everyone has a right to feel safe in their home, including those renting privately. Private landlord’s have a duty of care to uphold for their rental properties just as renters have a duty of care to look after the property. However, the safety of the property falls towards the landlord. What are the private landlord’s […]
Housing Hand launch the University of Salford Guarantor Service
Salford Guarantor Service provided by Housing Hand and the University of Salford Housing Hand, the award-winning UK rent guarantor service, are proud to announce our second University collaboration, at the University of Salford. We have teamed up with the University of Salford to support the most vulnerable students such as care leavers and estranged students […]
Risks Standing As Guarantor
What Are Parents Risks Standing As Guarantor? Parents are being warned about the potential financial risk standing as guarantor for their children in shared student accommodation. This is because they could face large debts if housemates fall into rent arrears. Joint and Several Agreements Under ‘joint and several’ tenancy agreements, all tenants and their guarantors […]
Purpose Built Student Accommodation: Where is the Market Going and What do You Need to Know?
Purpose Built Student Accommodation – PBSA
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 […]
