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The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

The Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year

After completing high school, it is typically expected that your next step is a decision between two-paths: university and full-time employment. However, the third option of a gap year is rarely considered. Just like university a gap year isn’t for everyone and takes...

The do’s and don’ts Of Private Renting

The do’s and don’ts Of Private Renting

Have you had enough of university accommodation? Fancy something off campus and something that isn’t halls? This is where renting private accommodation comes in, as for many this is a new experience here are the do’s and don’ts in relation to the process. The Do’s…...

The Student’s Guide to Guarantors.

The Student’s Guide to Guarantors.

When you are renting student accommodation in the UK, you are likely to be asked to provide a rent Guarantor. This article explains what a Guarantor is, why they are required and how to provide one. What is a Guarantor? A Guarantor is a person, company or organisation...

Top Tips for Time Management

Top Tips for Time Management

Feel like you are in a never-ending cycle of deadlines? Finishing one assignment to start another, whilst knowing that exams are fast approaching. Time to get organised and think about how to strike the right work life balance between home, university and work. Taking...

4 Reasons To Consider Postgraduate Study.

4 Reasons To Consider Postgraduate Study.

 Are you currently a final year student wondering what to do after you graduate? Application deadlines passing you by or you are genuinely perplexed about where to go in the future? So many questions and running out of time? Why not spend another year at university,...

How to find student accommodation in August.

How to find student accommodation in August.

Many international students start to search for accommodation in the late summer months, often waiting until August to start the search. We know that there are a number of good reasons for this. Quite often students do not get their University place confirmed until...

Moving Out of your student accommodation

Moving Out of your student accommodation

At this time of year your thoughts might turn to moving on, from your current accommodation as your tenancy agreement comes to an end and you either return home for the summer, or go off to find your first job after graduating. As ending your tenancy is just as...

Do you need a Guarantor to rent student accommodation?

Do you need a Guarantor to rent student accommodation?

Many student properties in the UK will ask you to provide a guarantor if you want to live there. A Guarantor is someone who is prepared to take on the main responsibilities of your rental contract. The Guarantor will be contacted and required to meet those...

6 best services for international students

6 best services for international students

If you are an international student who is studying in the UK, or who will be from this September, UK Guarantor have taken the opportunity to highlight a few of the services that are available in the UK that will make your life much easier when you arrive. Unizest UK...

Tapping into the International Student Market with UK Guarantor

Tapping into the International Student Market with UK Guarantor

International students make up a significant proportion of the UK university population. Of 2.2 million students, 19% are overseas students. The majority of these are from outside of the European Union and in 2015/16 there was a 2% increase in the number of students...

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