Tom Okafor

Housing Editor

Tom Okafor covers student housing: tenancies, deposits, guarantors, bills and council tax. Writing here since September 2025. Got a tenancy problem? tom@unisorted.co.uk

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Deposits and Protection

What to know 1 week of rent is the absolute legal maximum a landlord can charge for a holding deposit.

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Short Term and Summer Lets

Planning your summer accommodation? Start your search early in April to secure the best rates and explore university subsidised rooms first. Always demand written proof for sublets and budget separately for utilities in private sector short term lets.

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Purpose Built Student Accommodation

What a room in a private student hall costs in 2026/27 and what the rent covers. Also where rents are falling, and how the contract works if you need to leave.

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University Halls Guide

The short version Apply for accommodation as soon as your university lets you, often once you have made it your

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House Viewing Checklist

Top-line 76% of students prioritise affordability first when house-hunting, according to Unipol (2025). Bring a damp meter or check walls

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