Moving Checklist
The short version 60% of student renters need a guarantor to secure accommodation. Protect your deposit in a government-backed scheme […]
University Prep Editor · UniSorted
Articles by Megan Ellis
Megan read Sociology at Cardiff and is UniSorted's University Prep Editor. She worked as a student ambassador and freshers mentor through her degree, which means she has answered the same packing-list questions about a thousand times. She covers preparing for university, moving day, freshers week, making friends, and the household admin most people learn the hard way. Contact: megan@unisorted.co.uk
Accommodation Costs Explained
At a glance Budget at least £567 per month for rent (NatWest SLI 2025 average). Expect to pay over £800
How to Pick First-Year Housing
Start your first-year housing search early by researching options and calculating your budget accurately. Compare university halls with private accommodation and meet deadlines to secure your ideal student home for 2026.
Room and Accommodation Checklist
What to know £13,595 is the average annual rent for purpose-built student accommodation in London, overtaking the maximum maintenance loan
Choosing Accommodation (Halls vs Private)
Should you choose university halls or rent privately? Here’s an honest breakdown of the costs, benefits and trade-offs to help
