Student Renting Blog

The first 24 hours in a student rental set the tone for everything that follows. A thorough inventory, timestamped photographs, and meter readings taken on day one are the three things that determine whether you get your deposit back at the end.

The frantic November rush to sign for next year is finally over in England, but the rules are different if you're in Scotland, Wales, or purpose-built student accommodation. Here's what the realistic housing calendar looks like wherever you're studying.

Section 21 is gone, fixed-term tenancies are finished, and the bidding war ban is live. Here's what the Renters' Rights Act 2025 actually means for students renting in England, and how to make it work for you.