Over the past week or two, students have been arriving back in Aberystwyth - whether you're returning for your studies, or arriving as a Fresher, we hope you really enjoy your time here in Aber! Of course, it's a bit of a different scenario this year, with Covid-19...
For many letting agents and landlords in Aberystwyth, the summer is a very busy time. The start of June heralds the end of the academic year at the University, which means the end of many tenancy agreements, and the start of many more! You’ll probably have seen the...
A big statement for sure, but Covid-19 (coronavirus) has already had huge repercussions on the letting and sales market in the United Kingdom. Since March we've not been able to hold viewings in properties with tenants, there's been a huge shift to digital, and in...
This time of year is always busy with our student lets, with all of our contracts coming to an end in June and July! So, it's cleaning, maintenance and INVENTORIES! Just what is an inventory though? We often feel there's a bit of bad feeling towards them, but honestly...
Well, without a shadow of a doubt, 'cleaning week' was very different this year! As a bit of background, we have two major changeover dates for our student properties, with student contracts ending on the 3rd of June and 1st of July typically. We give ourselves a week...
If you’re a pet owner, then you’ll know that moving home with a pet can be a little difficult. Pets find the transition to a new home quite hard – cats for example are territorial and the change in territory and scents can make them anxious. Dogs live their lives...
As we continue to remain at home to help 'flatten the curve' against Covid-19, there is increasing concern about mental health - and rightly so. For many, working from home, staying indoors much of the day, teaching the children - it's a very different life to that in...
We're a few weeks into the 'stay at home' rules now, so we thought we'd share some fun ideas for you to try with the children perhaps during a rainy weekend! Upcycling recyclable materials to create something new can be a fun, and cheap way to add some craft time to...
The first quarter of the year is always a popular time to search for a property, in renting and sales. It’s also a popular time of year for students to be searching for their next property too. Over the years we’ve seen a change of attitudes when it comes to viewings,...
The start of a new year also means that the “housing hunt” is well underway for students at Aberystwyth University. Gone are the days of rushing to get a house before it’s snapped up by another eager group – who can forget the few years where housing was at a...