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How Not to Be That Housemate: Tips for Uni Living Legends

How Not to Be That Housemate: Tips for Uni Living Legends

Your first week living with new housemates is like the pilot episode of a new Netflix series—make a good impression, and by episode three you’re everyone’s fave. Flop it, and you’re “that one in the group chat” before you’ve even finished Freshers’ Week.

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by Babe - 1st September 2025
Recommend Your Friends: Earn Up To £500

Recommend Your Friends: Earn Up To £500

You’ve found your house. Now help your friends find theirs — and get £50 for it.

Still got mates who haven’t sorted their student house yet? Point them to Purple Frog and we’ll pay you £50 for each one who signs a tenancy with us; up to a maximum of £500!

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by Patrick Garratt - 30th April 2025

Birmingham: Voluntary Removal of Letting Boards

MP Al Carns along with a number of local councillors and a representative from the Police and Guild of Students has written to a large number of letting agents and landlords around Selly Oak in Birmingham regarding the display of letting boards.

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by Patrick Garratt - 8th April 2025
Labour Rules Out Giving Mayors Power to Impose Rent Controls

Labour Rules Out Giving Mayors Power to Impose Rent Controls

The Labour Party has decisively ruled out granting regional mayors, including London’s Sadiq Khan, the power to impose rent controls. This comes amidst ongoing debates over how to address the UK's housing crisis, particularly the skyrocketing rents in cities like London.

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by Patrick Garratt - 16th August 2024
The Impact of Graduate Route Visa Policies on UK Student Accommodation

The Impact of Graduate Route Visa Policies on UK Student Accommodation

The political landscape surrounding the Graduate Route visa, which permits international students to stay in the UK for up to two years post-graduation, continues to be of paramount importance to the student accommodation sector. With Labour now in power, understanding their stance on this issue is critical for stakeholders in higher education and student housing.

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by Patrick Garratt - 6th August 2024

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