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New Amendment Recognises ANUK/Unipol Code in Renters' Rights Bill

In shaping the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Government acknowledged that providers of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) operating under an Approved Code should be treated separately from the wid...

Experienced Student Housing Leader Appointed CEO of Unipol

Unipol is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Bailey-Watts as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Unipol Explores Student House Hunting Habits Ahead of Renters’ Rights Bill

Unipol will be reporting on the findings from the national Student House Hunting Behaviour Survey in August. Thanks to all those Universities and students who took part

National Codes Student Experience Conference Round Up

Key themes of cooperation, the student experience, and economic pressures for students were prevalent. We hope that all our attendees left feeling inspired and ready to continue to face (and embrace!)...

Webinar Recap: Students & Accreditation

Alongside Sarah Canning & Deenie Lee at The Property Marketing Strategists, and Isaac Robinson of StudentCrowd, Unipol's Victoria Tolmie-Loverseed shared critical insights into students' perceptions o...

Unipol Board appoint a New Chair

Unipol is pleased to appoint Stephen Willis as Chair of Trustees, effective 1st February 2025.

Plant-Powered January: Small Swaps, Big Impact

Unipol are teaming up with Veganuary to encourage our staff and students to shake things up by swapping a few of their usual meals for plant-based alternatives.

Average student rents in London overtake the maximum maintenance loan: The 2024 Accommodation Costs Survey

A new report from Unipol and the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) reveals alarming trends in the London student accommodation market.

Unipol gets ready to launch the London Rent Survey

Together with the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI), Unipol are heading south on Tuesday 10 December to share findings on a research project focusing on the London Student accommodation market.

Unipol heads to Wembley with Pickard Properties

One of the most sustainable student schemes in Leeds has been shortlisted for the Private Halls of Residence Award. The Student Accommodation Awards are hosted by Property Week, and will take place at...

A quick guide to the Renters' Rights Bill for students looking to rent a property for the 2025 - 2026 academic year

Student housing charity invited to speak in Parliament

This week, student housing charity Unipol, were asked to speak at a hearing in Parliament to discuss the Renters’ Rights Bill on behalf of student housing throughout the UK.

Unipol taking part in Government’s Private Rented Sector Pathfinder Scheme

New projects on the way to support Leeds landlords

The Renters’ Rights Bill

On 11th September the Government published its new Renter’s Rights Bill, which replaces the previous Renters’ (Reform) Bill.

Time to renew your Leeds Code Accreditation...

It's time to renew your membership of the Unipol Leeds Code

International Student Research - Navigating the UK Housing Market

Unipol conducted a study investigating the key issues experienced by international students in finding accommodation and in living in the UK.

Pride at Unipol

Unipol are celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month for the first time! Discover Unipol’s commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusivity and safety in student accommodation. Get a glimpse into our Pride Month initiatives and...

Leeds Student Housing Research

Unipol has published a report assessing the Leeds student housing market

Are you taking part in Veganuary?

Going vegan and opting for planet-friendly foods and sustainable plant-based proteins is a great way to help the environment. According to Oxford University research, going vegan is the easiest and mo...

Nottingham Rental Standard launched to Improve standards for renters

Unipol, DASH Services and Nottingham City Council have introduced new initiative to enhance standards in private rental accommodation.

The Ten Cities Rent Survey is now available

The Report capture the latest data on rents in purpose built student accommodation across 10 core university cities, and seeks to understand the factors driving steep increases

Renters Reform Bill Latest Update

With the bill getting a second reading on Monday 23rd October Unipol look at what impact it may have on students

Dealing with homesickness at University

Being in University can be so exciting – but it can also be a little bit lonely. If you find you are feeling homesick, that is totally understandable. We’ve put together some helpful tips of how to de...

Rate Your Landlord Awards 2023

The 2023 Rate Your Landlord winners were announced at the awards ceremony at Leeds University Union last night. It was great to be able to celebrate Leeds’s exemplary student landlords together for an...