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Students 'need job-related training'Thursday, November 29, 2012
Students 'need job-related training' University degrees that offer practical and technical qualifications should carry more importance than traditional academic courses, according to a think...
Firms oppose office conversionTuesday, November 27, 2012
Firms oppose office conversion Plans to transform an unoccupied office block into high-class Leeds student accommodation have been thrown into jeopardy after a coalition of local business op...
The Benefits of Dealing With a Landlord Over an Estate AgentMonday, November 26, 2012
Earlier this year we were extremely proud to be voted 'Best Large Landlord' in the Leeds University Union Landlord Awards. What made the prize doubly special for us was that it was voted for...
University of Leeds students have the chance to become pollution-busters via a new Environment Agency (EA) initiative.Friday, November 23, 2012
University of Leeds students have the chance to become pollution-busters via a new Environment Agency (EA) initiative. Following one of the wettest summers on record, meaning an increased ri...
Where to Find Your Student House in LeedsWednesday, November 21, 2012
Looking for a five-bed student house in Leeds? Well, we have 55 of those. Or perhaps you'd prefer a property that can fit at least eight of you in? There are 20 available to view. In fact, a...
HMRC launches landlord crackdownTuesday, November 20, 2012
HMRC launches landlord crackdown Property landlords are the latest targets of an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) crackdown on tax dodgers. The property sector in London and the South East ...
6 Reasons Why We Install Free Wifi In All Our Student HousesMonday, November 19, 2012
Given the speed with which the digital age has taken over most aspects of our daily lives, it's sometimes easy to forget that it hasn't always been like this. In fact it seems remarkable to ...
Leeds University criticises reformsMonday, November 19, 2012
Leeds University criticises reforms Leeds University and its student union have criticised the Government's recent higher education reforms and insisted they lower people's chances...
Five Crucial Things to Look For When Letting a HouseFriday, November 16, 2012
Letting a house can be one of the most exciting things about being a student. More often than not, it's your first direct involvement in the process of viewing, selecting and then moving int...
Deadline queries top UCAS searchesThursday, November 15, 2012
Deadline queries top UCAS searches Queries about university application deadlines top the chart of the most searched for questions on the UCAS website, it has been revealed. The universit...