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Fitness for Human Habitation bill becomes law

Fitness for Human Habitation bill becomes law

On 20th December 2018 The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) bill gained Royal Assent. The new law requires both private and social landlords to provide tenants with residential properties that are fit for human habitation.

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by Patrick Garratt - 7th January 2019
5 reasons to lock your door at uni

5 reasons to lock your door at uni

When you’re rushing around campus handing in assignments and trying to get to lectures on time, it can be easy to let the simple stuff, like locking the door to your room, slip through the cracks.

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- 17th December 2018
How to combat third year stress

How to combat third year stress

Your final year at university can also be the most stressful. How can you balance all the studying as you complete your degree and still have fun? Blogger Charlotte Booth has some ideas.

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- 7th December 2018
Deposits to be capped at 5 weeks rent

Deposits to be capped at 5 weeks rent

Deposits will be capped at five weeks' rent, the government has decided. This U-turn on the Tenant Fee Bill goes against their decision from earlier this year.

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by Patrick Garratt - 6th December 2018
Student accommodation: bills explained

Student accommodation: bills explained

If your student accommodation doesn't already have bills included, you'll need to sort utilities out for yourself. Here's a few useful pieces of advice to help you get your head round utilities.

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- 26th November 2018
Every student gets homesick once in a while

Every student gets homesick once in a while

Living away at university can get a little overwhelming. That's when homesickness creeps in. It's OK to miss home, everyone does. Here's some sweet ideas to help you regain some smiles and help you enjoy student life.

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- 26th November 2018

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