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Articles by Tom Okafor

Tom Okafor
Tom Okafor
Housing Editor. Tom spent three years in shared student houses and once won a deposit dispute he had been told was not worth the paperwork, which is roughly the energy of everything he writes. Tenancies, deposits, bills, landlords, council tax. He leans on Citizens Advice and Shelter rather than vibes. tom@unisorted.co.uk

Housing Editor. Tom spent three years in shared student houses and once won a deposit dispute he had been told was not worth the paperwork, which is roughly the energy of everything he writes. Tenancies, deposits, bills, landlords, council tax. He leans on Citizens Advice and Shelter rather than vibes. tom@unisorted.co.uk

Tom Okafor
Man in a yellow t-shirt writing a checklist on a clipboard beside open moving boxes

Moving Day Checklist

A practical move-in-day checklist for UK students: what to pack, what to leave, and how to settle in fast.

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Best Budget Recipes

What to know Food and non-alcoholic drink prices were up 3.7% in the year to March 2026, per the ONS,

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First Aid Basics

The short version 49% of UK adults would panic during a health emergency due to a lack of training. Kitchen

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Home Safety and Security

Headline facts 166,577 domestic burglaries were recorded in England and Wales in the year ending March 2025. 70% of burglars

Bottled water, bagged pasta and tinned food packed in plastic storage boxes

Food Safety and Storage

Ensure your food is safe to eat by understanding key storage practices. Learn about optimal fridge temperatures, proper cooling of leftovers, and the importance of 'use-by' dates to prevent bacterial growth.

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Cleaning Checklist

What to know 54% of all UK tenancy deposit disputes result from poor cleaning at the end of a contract.

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Basic Household Skills

The short version 1 in 7 students fall asleep while cooking food according to Electrical Safety First (2018). Wash your

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