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
Monthly Archives: October 2011
New accreditation body for student property owners launched
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
New Domino’s pizza franchise in Lincolnshire set to create jobs
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
Insurance companies advise student landlords to secure protection
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
Work completed on student housing development in Liverpool
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
New Imperial College housing complex for postgraduate students opens
Griffon Studios, the new 566 flat student housing complex in Battersea has opened. The accommodation complex, which is situated near to Clapham Common, incorporates a host of amenities, including gardens, a gym and a common room. The full opening of the complex will take Continue reading
Housing developers fined more than £14,000 over unsafe student flats
Two Manchester housing companies have been fined a total of over £14,000 after they were found guilty of failing to reach basic standards of safety at a housing development in the Ardwick area. The companies – UK Real Estate and Cost Design – are both members of Continue reading
Living costs for students up by £42 per month in last year
Recent research undertaken by savings provider Family Investments indicates that living costs for students have risen by £42 per month in the space of the last year. This means those in further education currently require in the region of £795 per month, compared to Continue reading