Plans for a student housing ‘village’ development in Carlisle, costing £15 million, seem set to proceed, despite doubts over the possible contamination of the development area. The scheme, which will consist of town houses designed to provide accommodation for up to 495 Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
“Unscrupulous” agency targeting students in York
Students looking for accommodation in York are being warned about a letting agency in the area, believed to be simply a renamed version of a company with a particularly bad reputation. Many, including Robert McMahon of Access Properties York, believe that the agency, now called ‘Student Continue reading
Developers seeking planning permission for London student accommodation
Developers aiming to build a 32-storey skyscraper, part of which would utilised as student accommodation, have submitted the development for planning permission. The block, which would be located in the Vauxhall area of South London, would be built by the housing developers Downing and Continue reading
Appeal for funds by creators of John Peel Centre
The company responsible for the John Peel arts centre have made a public appeal for funds, in hopes of reaching their target of £25,000, by the end of the year. The centre, which was set up in honour of the much-loved DJ, whose Radio One show delighted generations of students before his Continue reading
Oxford residents ask council to reconsider student development
Staff and parents in Oxford are calling on the local council to reconsider a planned student housing development that would overlook the East Oxford Primary School. The development, which has received planning permission from the housing committee, would Continue reading