http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation hourly 1 2013-05-20T04:19:28Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/your-rights-when-renting Renting a home can be a scary step. Find out about the rights that protect you. 2013-04-16T16:34:52Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/accommodation-for-international-students Discover the different accommodation options for international students studying in the UK. 2013-04-05T14:55:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/how-to-solve-common-student-accommodation-problems If you’ve got problems with your student house, our guide will give you the keys to sorting them out. 2013-03-20T12:30:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/do-you-live-in-a-burglary-hotspot The places in the UK where you are most likely to be burgled have been revealed. Find out what you can do to stay safe. 2013-01-25T14:11:09Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/landlords-and-letting-agents If you’re renting private accommodation, it will be either through a letting agency or direct from a landlord. Read our guide to find out the difference, and what it means for you. 2012-10-11T13:05:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/have-you-had-problems-with-your-letting-agent Shelter are launching a new campaign to clamp down on dodgy letting agents. 2012-09-04T14:20:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/unihomeswap unihomeswap allows students to swap their rooms at home with other students during term time. 2012-03-27T12:50:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/are-rents-getting-too-high Housing charity Shelter says that more than half of private rents in the UK are "unaffordable". How can you keep your rent down? The charity calls a home... 2011-10-13T14:44:49Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/average-rents-around-the-uk Rent varies enormously depending on where in the UK you live, so if you rely on average rent figures for the whole country you could be in for a shock... 2011-08-31T13:55:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/where-should-i-live Are you planning on going to university? One of the most important decisions to make choosing where you'll live. 2011-08-19T00:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/guide-to-campus-living So you've decided to live in university accommodation? There are usually lots of different types. Check out this guide to help you make up your mind. 2011-08-01T05:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/deposits If you’re moving into private accommodation, your landlord will want you to put down a deposit. Read on to find out why – and how to make sure you... 2011-06-17T10:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/fire-and-gas-safety Hopefully, you’ll never have to deal with a fire or gas emergency in your home but accidents can happen – especially if you’re not careful. Read... 2011-03-31T15:05:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/top-home-security-tips Burglars might love your new student house almost as much as you do. Read on for our top tips for keeping them out. With thousands of students moving... 2010-11-24T11:25:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/student-accommodation-top-tips Where you live during your studies can have an impact on what you get out of university. 2010-08-31T17:55:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/applying-for-social-housing If you know that you cannot afford to rent a place for yourself, you may have to apply for local authority housing. Here's how you do it. At some point... 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/moving-to-a-new-home-checklist It can be hard work getting used to a new place. But you'll find it much easier to settle in if you get to know where all the important services, shops and facilities are. 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/househunting-what-to-ask-and-look-for So you've set up a viewing of a property you like. How do you know the place is right for you before signing a contract? 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/private-renting-things-to-remember So you’ve decided to rent privately? There are many different things you need to remember before you sign the contract, so check out our guide below. 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/how-do-i-find-private-accommodation Want to get your own place but don't know where to start? Check out these handy hints for finding diamond digs. 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/you-dont-have-to-live-in-halls University halls of residence might be the top choice for most first year students, but smaller flats have hidden advantages. 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z http://www.bigbangblogs.org/knowledge-bank/accommodation/finding-student-accommodation As well as beginning a course and meeting new people, for many students starting university means leaving home. Here’s how to find somewhere to live. 2010-08-31T17:00:00Z