The proposal to limit the numbers of visitors to Cambridge by restricting tourist entry to parts of the city, while imposing entry charges to visit the museums and colleges has met with a mixed response in the city. John Hipkin, a former mayor of Cambridge and current Continue reading
A recent, National Grid commissioned, report has indicated that UK students living in rented accommodation could be putting themselves seriously at risk due to a lack of awareness of safety issues related to domestic gas systems. The results of the report showed that of the students who took part in the study, only 5% claimed that the safety of the gas boiler would be a significant factor to them when Continue reading
Planning designs for student housing in an area of Cambridge considered an eyesore, have been approved, following a re-think. The redesigned plans, which are for building comprising four storeys, with 98 bedrooms plus a coffee shop, were described as Continue reading
Investing in properties near to colleges and universities represents an opportunity for those looking into the buy to let property market. This has been attributed to a number of factors, including the degree to which demand is outstripping supply and the rise Continue reading
According to new research undertaken by PwC, the accountancy firm, students starting further education now can expect to be £400,000 worse off when they hit retirement age than their parents. The research by PwC indicates that the savings, pension and property of those starting university, will be Continue reading
A new housing development located on the outer fringe of the city centre in Sheffield has been approved by the local council and could open within two years. The development, to be situated at the junction between Continue reading
The announcement has been made of a voluntary national accreditation scheme for the owners of student properties. The scheme is designed to establish a baseline level of housing standards for all Continue reading
The opening of a new takeaway pizza store in the Lincolnshire town of Boston is set to create around 35 new jobs within the outlet. The branch of Domino’s Pizza, to be located at Skirbeck Road, Unit 2, will Continue reading
With the start of the new academic year, many parts of Britain are preparing for a flood of students searching for accommodation. Renting to students offers an attractive option for many landlords, but insurance company Swinton Commercial has warned that, in their rush to participate Continue reading
A new £8 million student housing development situated in the centre of Liverpool, has been completed. The accommodation block, Windsor Court, was developed and built by Parkmoor Group, who received backing for the plans from Lloyds TSB. The housing block is made up of Continue reading