Blogs

As student demand continues to grow and the rental market remains competitive, many investors are asking: where should I be investing in 2025? The UK has no shortage of university towns, but not all student cities offer the same return on investment. We've ranked the top UK cities for student property investment based on rental yields, tenant demand, university quality, and long-term growth...

The UK student accommodation market has consistently been a strong performer for investors, offering high yields, consistent demand, and lower void periods compared to traditional buy-to-let properties. As we move into 2025, student housing remains an attractive asset class, particularly in cities with strong university presence. Here’s why investing in student accommodation is a smart choice this...

The UK rental market is undergoing significant changes with the Renters' Reform Bill, a piece of legislation aimed at improving tenant rights and reshaping landlord responsibilities. As the bill moves through Parliament, landlords, investors, and tenants need to stay informed about what’s coming. Here’s what you need to know about the latest rent reform proposals and how they could impact the student...

Reading Borough Council is set to implement new landlord licensing rules aimed at improving rental standards and protecting tenants. These changes could significantly impact landlords and property investors operating in the area—particularly those in the student market. Here’s what’s coming, why it matters, and what landlords need to do to stay compliant. What Is the New Licensing Scheme? Reading...

We are excited to have this week’s blog written by our guest writer Robert Pigott. Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a liquid you could drink that was refreshing, had zero calories, actually helped people to lose weight, and made your body work more efficiently?  Better still if it came out of a tap and was piped to every house in the country! Yes, you’ve guessed – this...

We are excited to have this week’s blog written by our guest writer Robert Pigott. Eating well on a student budget in Reading – it doesn’t have to mean eating fast. If budgets are tight, and especially if time is even tighter, it’s easy to short-cut on what you eat.  It can seem a lot easier to visit the kebab or fried chicken shop on the way home, or get a Big Mac in place of the...

The best term of the year if you have got too many exams.. with long days and good weather is a great time for parties and being outdoors..  but don’t forget to plan for next year and getting a decent house sorted out.  Now is a great time to find a decent house close to the University which is in good order, clean and functional.  So what should you look for?  Of...

Don’t forget the Easter holidays will end soon and the students will be back so if you are a landlord with houses to let still you won’t be alone.. with COVID and students missing the first two terms, this summer term will be busier than usual for lettings.  Get your houses advertised now so that when the students are back they are ready to go. House4students is the perfect place for...

If you are person who took the room at the back of the house, furthest away from the Wi-Fi router you will probably be familiar with getting no or patchy Wi-Fi. This is of course very frustrating and can really hamper your studying not to mention entertainment. There are solutions of course, we will go through the 3 most common solutions. 1. Wi-Fi extenders – these pick up the current Wi-Fi...

It’s in these cold and damp months when the windows are closed that mould and condensation can really strike...sometimes it can be because of a leak in the roof or a pipe but far more often is due to the air in the house being very humid. Think about it, a busy house full of people all having showers and then drying their towel on radiators plus doing their washing fills the air with water. This water...