A difficult yet commonplace part of the student experience
is a shortage of money. This becomes a bigger issue when summer arrives, and
there is not enough in your account to allow you to make the most of the sunny
weeks you have to yourself once the term finishes. In addition to the cash-flow issue, another factor that’s common to the student experience is living away
from home in student housing.
No matter what you have become accustomed to
since moving out of home, student accommodation that is suited to you can
always be found with Unihousing. Based in Selly Oak, Birmingham, Unihousing
provide high-standard and affordable student studios and houses that are
situated in excellent locations.
Extra Cash?
As nice as it may sound to simply have more money, it is
actually quite easy to boost your finances by just clearing out some of your
old belongings. Clothes, CDs, DVDs, unused tech and other unwanted stuff- all
of these could make you a good sum of money if you can sell them to the
right person or place, and all of this can generally be sorted by accessing the
internet.
Where You Can Look
Preloved
Based on a three-step process, selling your things on the
popular site Preloved is pretty straightforward. Placing an emphasis on trust
between those interacting through their site, Preloved is a large and diverse
site that offers you a no-fee basic-level sign-up. It may just be the place for
you to clear out some of your unwanted yet totally ‘must-have’ items.
C-EX
C-EX is a great place to go if you’re looking to trade in
your unwanted tech. If you find any DVDs or games/games consoles that you don’t
need any more, C-EX might give you a good price for what you have. More retro
games consoles from the 90s and beyond such as the Sega Mega Drive 2 for example,
can be particularly valuable. C-EX is situated on most high-streets and has
their own website, which means that you can check online what kind of price
they can offer for the items you want to take in before you make the journey to
one of their stores.
eBay
An obvious choice perhaps, eBay is really easy to use to
your advantage when trying to raise a little extra cash, so it shouldn’t be
overlooked. Also, given that it has such a wide-reach across all-manner of
categories, eBay is a useful way to get a general overview of what your
possessions might be worth. This might help you if you are planning to go
elsewhere with your goods and want to be sure that these places offer you a
reasonable price. Make sure you don’t get stung by listing fees, however.
Other Places
There’s also Facebook Marketplace, Gumtree and Craigslist.
As always with selling things online, it’s wise to approach with caution and
read the small print. Stick to well-known and reputable sites so you can be
sure you’re protected should anything bad happen.
Further Out
Although going online can seem like the easy way to do
things, you could always take the more old-fashioned route and try a car boot
sale. A quick Google search reveals that several car boot sales take place in Birmingham. This could be a great way to make some extra
money on your old stuff and might make a fun activity for you and your
friends.
If you find yourself with several possessions that you can’t get
any money for or simply need to clear-out for whatever reason, then you could
donate your stuff to a charity shop. There are bound to be some near you and
the items you hand-over will surely be appreciated, too. Also, if it is just
clothes that you no longer need, clothes banks dotted around the city are great
places for them. They’ll be going to a good cause as well.
Unihousing Student
Accommodation
Birmingham student accommodation should meet your
requirements and not just your budget. Offering both student studios and houses
to share that are spacious, tastefully decorated and equipped with all of the
furnishings needed for the student lifestyle, Unihousing’s properties are a must-see if you want a student home that you can feel comfortable and relaxed
in.
Alongside these features, Unihousings’ student properties
allow you to enjoy the benefits of the local area. This is made possible via
the convenient situation of these accommodations, meaning that getting-out to
nearby pubs, clubs, cafes and restaurants in the Selly Oak area can become a regular thing for you and your mates. Plus, with Unihousing’s accommodation
being so close to public transport links, getting the bus or train to the City
Centre or other Birmingham towns will be simple, quick and
cost-effective.
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