Are you thinking about moving into shared accommodation? Deciding whether to live with others or go it alone can be a tricky decision when considering the number of advantages and disadvantages of each choice. While house sharing can be a little daunting and offers a higher level of uncertainty, it can also create some amazing… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of House Sharing | Living in Shared Accommodation
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Dealing with Mould and Damp in a Rented Property | Who Is Responsible?
Mould and damp are a recurring issue within the UK’s property rental industry. These problems are usually caused by homes with inadequate heating and ventilation which can lead to a build-up of condensation. This condensation and damp are what allow mould to spread like wildfire around a home. Given the negative health implications, no tenant… Continue reading Dealing with Mould and Damp in a Rented Property | Who Is Responsible?
The 10 Best Student Hacks to Transform Your Uni Experience
When heading off to university, you’ll likely be faced with the most independence you’ve ever experienced. In between cooking, washing and cleaning up, managing your money and managing your time, there’s plenty to get your head around. We’re here to make your student life that little bit easier though – by showing you some of… Continue reading The 10 Best Student Hacks to Transform Your Uni Experience
Can Landlords Refuse Pets? Pet Legislation UK
Demand for rental properties continues to rise – it seems that homes are snatched up within days of being listed. As this demand grows, an increasingly popular question is whether or not landlords can refuse to rent a property to a tenant with pets. This demand is also causing extra deposit disputes when tenancy agreements… Continue reading Can Landlords Refuse Pets? Pet Legislation UK
Student Cleaning Guide and FAQs | Random Task Allocator
Check out our top FAQs that’ll help you keep your student house clean. Our student cleaning guide and random task allocator are perfect for helping you figure out the best ways to divide up cleaning jobs and know what jobs need to be done on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. What is a cleaning… Continue reading Student Cleaning Guide and FAQs | Random Task Allocator
The Ultimate Cleaning Rota Template to Download and Print
When it comes to cleaning a shared property, it can be difficult to evenly and fairly split up the chores. As the lengthy discussions regarding who is getting which job rage on, your flat or student house will probably start to become a mess, making everyone even more hesitant to commit. But don’t worry, there… Continue reading The Ultimate Cleaning Rota Template to Download and Print
What to Clean at the End of Your Tenancy – The Ultimate End of Tenancy Checklist
Looking for an inclusive end of tenancy cleaning checklist and effective tips to retrieve all your deposits easily? Browse through this detailed guide to find the ultimate tenant cleaning checklist and understand what to clean when moving out. Importance of End of Tenancy Cleaning Moving out of a rental property can be quite stressful at… Continue reading What to Clean at the End of Your Tenancy – The Ultimate End of Tenancy Checklist
How to Share Cleaning Chores Fairly
Houseshares can be great for bringing a mix of people, backgrounds and habits under one roof. However, if not managed from the offset, bad habits and lacklustered cleaning routines can lead to arguments and unnecessary stress. Instead of practicing regular breathing exercises or leaving passive aggressive notes on the fridge, follow our top tips on… Continue reading How to Share Cleaning Chores Fairly
Top 8 Cleaning Tips From Mrs Hinch
Mrs Hinch, otherwise known as Sophie Hinchliffe, is the UK’s most loved cleaning sensation since Kelly Woodburn. The ‘cleanfuencer’ entertains and educates her 3.9 million followers with easy tricks and useful hacks on how to keep your home clean and tidy. It seems only right that we digest all her advice and give you our… Continue reading Top 8 Cleaning Tips From Mrs Hinch
Top 10 Best Cleaning Products for Your House Share
Let’s face it. Living in a house share as a student or grad often isn’t the tidiest or cleanest of places. Not only that, the cleaning aisle in the supermarket can be a little overwhelming. It feels like there’s a cleaning product for every room and item in the house. But that doesn’t have to… Continue reading Top 10 Best Cleaning Products for Your House Share