Gold-plated guarantor services unlock access to student accommodation at unprecedented pace
Earlier this year, the Top 10 Places to Study Abroad Survey – sent to 20,000 prospective students, representing 195 countries – saw the UK crowned…
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Rental guarantor data reveals shifting international student demographics at UK universities
UK rental guarantor service Housing Hand has shared insights into the shifting demographics behind the number of international students choosing the UK for their higher…
How soon is too soon when it comes to finding student accommodation?
With exam season having started on 15th May 2023 for A-level students, most currently (and very rightly!) have their heads in their books, cramming in…
New Census data highlights shifting student accommodation preferences
Newly released Census data show a jump of 16.7% in the number of 16-24-year-olds living in communal establishments between 2011 to 2021. While it might…
Housing Hand provides latest insights into student accommodation struggles
Back in August, UK rental guarantor service Housing Hand warned of a ‘tsunami of students’ struggling to find university accommodation, with Chief Operating Officer Graham…
Housing Hand warns of ‘tsunami of students’ struggling to find university accommodation
Record 2,175,835 students studying at UK universities (Cushman & Wakefield) Supply challenges pushing students to commute from further afield Rising utility costs likely to be…
Demand for rental guarantor services at “all time high” for students
Landlords and referencing agencies increasing their acceptance criteria for guarantors Growing awareness of role that guarantor services can play for care-leavers and estranged students Housing…
Lincoln Students’ Union rolls out increased student housing support through new partnership with Housing Hand
Volatility and adaptability have been core to UK universities’ experiences of the past 2 years New partnership will support every student at the University of…
Durham University teams up with Housing Hand to make renting easier for students
New partnership gives students easier access to the private rented sector Students from the UK and overseas are all eligible to benefit UK rental guarantor…
Housing Hand and Kexgill announce partnership to make renting easier for students
Housing Hand service will enable overseas students to pay rent monthly, rather than in advance Service will be available across all of Kexgill’s 3,000 UK…