How to Help the Environment on a Student Budget

Living sustainably isn't always easy, many changes we could make to our daily habits often involve extra cost, which isn't tenable on a student budget. Of course, we still want to do everything we can to help the environment, which means being thrifty and careful when making purchases. In this blog, we suggest some eco-friendly alternatives to various items that won't break the bank.

 

Water Bottles

Staying hydrated is important for your health, but buying plastic water bottles is not only bad for the environment, but it can also be more expensive in the long run than buying a reusable water bottle. In the UK each year, we use roughly 13 billion plastic water bottles, but 5.5 billion of them will either be littered or end up in a landfill.

For a small investment in a reusable water bottle, you can drink water throughout the day while also helping the environment by disposing of fewer plastic bottles. Plus, you can easily refill your bottle at cafes or fountains in town.

 

Coffee Cups

Many people enjoy getting a coffee to go from their local cafe, but disposable coffee cups can be damaging to the environment. In the UK, we throw away 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups, and less than 1% of them are actually recycled.

 

A reusable coffee cup is a cheap investment which will mean that fewer disposable coffee cups are thrown away. You may even save yourself money by making your own coffee at home.

Straws

Straws have been a contentious subject over the last few years. Obviously, plastic straws are horrible for the environment, however, they are more structurally sound than the paper straws you can get from takeaways.

The answer? Buy your own set of metal or bamboo straws. Metal straws will last you a very long time, and many come with a cleaning brush to help keep them clean. On the other side, bamboo straws are more structurally sound than paper straws and can be composted when they eventually wear out but can be more expensive.

 

Shopping Bags

Using plastic bags is a completely avoidable problem. Most supermarkets offer a reusable bag for life, or you can buy a fabric tote bag from stationery shops. Not only are these better for the environment, but they're also able to hold much more during your shop.

 

Teabags

Not many people know that a lot of teabags contain plastic, which helps hold the teabag together. This also means that the teabag doesn't decompose after use. It's worth spending some time researching plastic-free teabags or instead, making the change to loose leaf tea.

 

Cotton Pads

Cotton pads are useful to have around for removing makeup and general cleansing, but many aren't biodegradable and are just thrown away. Washable cotton pads are available online and are reused easily. 

 

Wrapping Paper

The effect that wrapping paper has on the environment is insidious, as many of us believe that it's just paper. However, a lot of it is backed with a type of plastic or has plastic glitter over it, which means it's can't be fully recycled and doesn't decompose. 

 

As an alternative, why not use brown paper? You can even decorate it by writing on the paper or using a paper label. This is better for the environment and can create a more personal feel when giving presents.

 

Why Choose Unihousing?

Unhousing is a landlord and accommodation provider near The University of Birmingham since 1984. We own all of our accommodation in the student village of Selly Oak, which means we can provide quick response times to repairs using our team of qualified tradesmen. We deal directly with our tenants from our property office on Bristol Road in Selly Oak, just a short distance from all of our student properties.

 

Unhousing was selected as the Number 1 Student Letting Agent in Birmingham by the UK's biggest fresher community, Unifresher.

 

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Why Unihousing Student Studios Are For You

All students want a good deal on their student accommodation for the money they hand over. At Unihousing we meld the need for an unmistakeably high standard in Birmingham student accommodation, with affordability that can satisfy any budget.  

Unihousing, a letting agency Selly Oak students have been going to for years, we provide top student studios in a bustling Birmingham area. Our university housing combines spacious rooms with pleasing decors and an array of furnishings that provide what you need to get you through the week.

 

Your Place

The inside of Unihousing studios in Selly Oak boasts a well-presented open plan living and dining area that is roomy enough for you to feel settled and compact enough to find it easy to manage and maintain. This is a studio designed for your comfort and convenience, featuring a double bed, kitchenette for easy meal preparations and a desk to let you get on with your studying and revision. We also include a TV so you can take your mind off things between lectures and sessions of study.

 

Where Our Studios Are

Our studios are situated in Selly Oak, a busy Birmingham town that is roughly 15 minutes from Birmingham City Centre and is neighboured by other towns such as Bournville and Stirchley. Our studios for students are within a short distance from the University of Birmingham too which is super-handy for getting to lectures on time every morning.

 

Nights In, Nights Out

Our studios' privacy and quiet surroundings are great for a night into the chill, but by heading to one of the local pubs or sampling the club-life in Selly Oak, you can have a brilliant night out. Get your friends together and go to one of the nearby restaurants or take a trip into the City Centre and get the most out of your Selly Oak student studio.

Unihousing’s Selly Oak Student Housing

Unhousing is a landlord and accommodation provider near Birmingham University since 1984. Unhousing owns all of their accommodation to let in Selly Oak and doesn't use agents. By owning the properties, and maintaining them using our own team of qualified tradesmen, we aim to provide a better service to our tenants. We deal directly with our tenants via our dedicated property office that is located in the student village of Selly Oak, conveniently situated close to our student properties.

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How Student Nights In Can Be Fun Nights In

Going out is not always affordable. Here are some student ways to stay occupied when staying in, and you never know, it could become a regular thing!

 

Games Tournament

Whatever your preferred choice of game or games console, you’re sure to find something you and your friends can all agree to play together and make into a tournament-style competition. Playing in pairs or simply as solo entrants, this could be a lively way to pass the time.

 

Film Night

Watching films in the evening isn’t out of the ordinary, but arranging a viewing around a particular theme or concept could be a nice change. Watch great films, hilariously bad films, or all films of a trilogy or series, there are many possibilities. And you won’t be paying cinema prices to do so either.

 

BBQ/Bring n Share Meal

If it’s feasible to do and you have the skills, doing a barbecue might be just the thing for you and your uni’ mates. Alternatively, a simple bring and share of snacks is a great way to get everybody together. You’re bound to get a variety of food brought along, and it will be cheaper than going to a restaurant too.

 

Theme Party

While parties are pretty typical, the theme for your party doesn’t have to be. While you could choose some sort of entertaining or imaginative theme, something funny is sure to please everyone. Get creative with lights or decorations if you wish, add in some bold choices of food and some games, and you could end up with a night to remember.

 

Unihousing’s Selly Oak Student Housing

Thinking about student accommodation for after the summer? Then contact Unihousing! A letting agency Selly Oak students have gone to year after year, Unihousing can provide you with a student apartment, a house to share or a student studio, all for a reasonable price. Spacious, comfortable, with amenities and public transport nearby, our university housing is more than ideal for the modern student.

Unhousing is a landlord and accommodation provider near Birmingham University since 1984. Unhousing owns all of their accommodation to let in Selly Oak and doesn't use agents. By owning the properties, and maintaining them using our own team of qualified tradesmen, we aim to provide a better service to our tenants. We deal directly with our tenants via our dedicated property office that is located in the student village of Selly Oak, conveniently situated close to our student properties.

Contact Unihousing Now to Find Your Selly Oak Student Housing!!

What Life is Like in a Selly Oak Studio or House

Student Studios

You Come First

The most obvious starting point when thinking about living in a student studio is the freedom it gives you. Renting a student studio means that you live independently and as such, can be yourself in your space day-in-day-out. For a new student who is living away from home for the first time, this could be the ideal way to ease themselves slowly and gently into this whole new phase of life. Independent living in a student studio is a quiet and relaxed choice and may come as a relief for those individuals that relish a relatively tranquil break from all the busy goings-on of the university and their accommodation’s surrounding area.

 

By placing yourself in a Birmingham student studio, you can enjoy being free from having to make all of the compromises that are a part of living with other students. In addition, you don’t have to worry about having to deal with conflicting ideas of home hygiene and tidiness; you can be as messy or as clean as you like because you’re the only person to see it.

 

Independent Lifestyle

Interestingly though, studios are also suitable for those who are focused on making the most out of all of the opportunities for socialising, parties and general get-togethers that uni’ life might present. The reason? It’s because life in a student studio is so streamlined and simple; you have a bed, other quality furnishings and then your bathroom in a separate room.

 

It’s so straightforward that you can just breeze in and out when you like, with the studio acting as more of a base than anything else. And of course, due to this type of student home being so simple, it’s super easy to maintain and therefore the perfect match for this kind of lifestyle.         

 

Student Houses

Community Living

It could be said that all of that freedom and independence could make you feel a little lonely sometimes. Some might suggest as well that being in a student studio maybe doesn’t give you the full university experience that comes with living with other students because it doesn’t create the same kind of socialising and fun that sharing a house can. And while a student studio is easy to manage, you may not like having to clean just the small space that you have, whereas cleaning duties can be shared in a house with others.

 

For those who are new to living away from home, renting a student house can be great as it means that with other tenants around you there is less chance of feeling lonely. It can be a real comfort to have others around you who might be experiencing a similar situation and with who you can build friendships.

 

There are practical advantages as well when going for a student house. One of them is that bills can be shared. Also, you have other students close by who can help with cleaning, buying food, cooking etc.

 

Where We Come In

The “We” here refers to us- Unihousing. Unihousing is a Birmingham based letting agency, that Selly Oak students have relied on over many years for quality accommodation. For Selly Oak accommodation, the Unihousing team are the people to go to, ensuring you first-rate value for money as well as housing that is modern, comfortable and homely with superb locations.

 

Student houses through Unihousing are without question tailor-made for the student experience. We provide university housing that offers undeniable convenience for you and the students that you are living with. To do this we have ensured that the kitchen is furnished to a sufficient modern standard to make preparing all meals from something light to something a little more challenging and interesting a slick, straightforward process. Also, downstairs you will discover fridge freezers, and to become the centrepiece of all evening fun and entertainment, there is a spacious lounge complete with sofas and a TV.

 

The upstairs is similarly well-prepared for the day-to-day lifestyle of the modern student. We have provided our student houses with roomy and tastefully decorated bedrooms, some of which feature en-suite bathrooms. Our bedrooms boast wardrobes as well as double beds, and upstairs you will also find at least a shower room so you can quickly and easily get up and ready for the day ahead when it suits you.

 

Unihousing studios for students are an impressive choice for a quieter place to call ‘home’ during the uni’ years. Although a simple space for student accommodation, our student studios are well-sized and exude a smart, sleek look. Brilliantly situated in Selly Oak Birmingham with quick access to the university, pubs, public transport and a range of shops, our studios are comfortably furnished and are equipped with a kitchenette for handy meal prep’ along with a double bed and TV. There is a functional separate bathroom that comprises a shower or bath, toilet, sink and heated towel rail, plus, to allow you to get on with your assignments and exam revision we have added a convenient desk for your studies.

 

Unhousing is a landlord and accommodation provider near Birmingham University since 1984

Unhousing own all of their accommodation to let in Selly Oak and don't use agents. By owning the properties, and maintaining them using our own team of qualified tradesmen, we aim to provide a better service to our tenants. We deal directly with our tenants via our dedicated property office that is located in the student village of Selly Oak, conveniently situated close to our student properties.

Contact Unihousing Now to Find Your Selly Oak Student Housing!!

Why Birmingham Student Houses and Studios Are Cost-Effective Must-Haves

When costs pile up, so does the pressure on you. All of us have experienced this feeling before to some degree, but when you are living away from home as an independent student, having the sense that your finances are getting seriously stretched can be very stressful. As a means of side-stepping unnecessary difficulties regarding your finance, it is wise to look at your student accommodation to calculate how much money you will be handing over and what your regular costs will be like.

 

With accommodation in Birmingham, you can be sure to get a good deal with a letting agency UoB students can rely on such as Unihousing. Choosing a reliable provider for your student accommodation means you can proceed through your student living experience managing costs comfortably and making the most of the time in your student home.

 

Student Houses

Birmingham student houses with Unihousing are handsomely prepared places to get settled for your time at university. Of course, you can share this student accommodation with a group of buddies, making for time away from the university that is never dull. Unihousing accommodation is also very affordable for students at university. Sharing a house means you can spread the cost of most expenses.

Now that you have added that into your financial planning it’s time to turn your attention to other things that needed to be budgeted for. To start with, think about essential items that you will need every day, such as plates, bowls and cutlery; a trip to Ikea should be enough for this. Supermarkets also sell homeware items. A plate at Tesco for example can be bought for as little as £1!

 

Speaking of supermarkets, food shopping is one of the biggest areas of budgeting that you are likely to come across as a student. What might be the best course of action you take here is to do a little research, perhaps online, and compare prices of different supermarkets. Have a look at what food can be bought in larger quantities to save money, maybe avoid branded items and maybe share meal costs with your housemates if suitable.

 

Student Studios

Living in a student studio is a different experience than a shared house. As a student renting a studio, there’s a greater sense of independence to be had. For some, this may sound like more of an isolated way to live, but others may prefer the quiet and overall simplicity of being in this kind of accommodation. In many ways though, having a clear and sensible approach to handling costs are still essential.

Choosing a studio from Unihousing’s Selly Oak accommodation will mean that, for starters, you will receive your 100Mb broadband included in the price of rent as well as your utility bills. This is obviously in contrast to renting a student house and will shape your budgeting considerably. In addition, we sometimes have offers on our studios for low or no deposit.

 

When looking at cost-effectiveness at budgeting, travel expenses need to be considered. Not only do you need to factor in the cost of getting to and from uni, but you also need to plan for the cost of travel elsewhere. What makes our student studios easier on your bank balance is the fact that they are a short distance from shops, supermarkets, and the university itself, which reduces travelling for you. As well as all that, there are nearby public transport links to get you to the City Centre and other places of interest that are both affordable and efficient.

 

Another thing to remember is that while budgeting and sorting through costs may seem difficult, you can also make use of the various discounts that are out there to help you make a saving or two. Student Beans is a good place to start in your search for student discounts. There’s Unidays as well, and Save The Student have some good info about how to save money, too. It’s not just student discounts that are worth being aware of though, as some other deals and savings will crop up from time to time in various shops and other places to help make your financial situation just a little bit brighter.

Birmingham Student Accommodation with Unihousing

For Selly Oak student housing that meets your requirements, choose Unihousing. Whether you’re looking for a student apartment, a student house or a studio, our blend of quality and affordability makes Unihousing the lettings agency for you. Well-furnished and spacious, our student homes are simply ideal, and by being situated so close to supermarkets, pubs, shops, and supermarkets our accommodation are incredibly convenient too.

 

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6 Apps That Will Make You More Productive at University

Sometimes it can be prudent to take a look at making your life a little more organised. You can do this using a few helpful apps, which could be used to make your uni experience run a little bit smoother and hopefully, make you more productive. It can be easy to fall into a slump and start procrastinating, but hopefully by using one of the following apps you can improve your productivity.

1. Evernote

Note taking isn't everyone's favourite method of organisation, but it can be the ultimate time-saver. By taking detailed notes in lectures, workshops, one-on-ones with tutors and while conducting research you can save yourself extensive hours of looking up certain facts or info you might need down the line. We can’t remember everything, so taking notes can give you more mental space for more important things.

Evernote is a useful, free note-taking app, ideal for fully customisable note-taking. With this app, you can add images, audio, and files from Google Drive and even little sketches and handwritten notes that might help jog your memory. Evernote gives you the ability to use whatever medium best suits you and the project at hand. Additionally, you can add tags to organise your material and even create reminders within the app. This would be extremely helpful for remembering all the important things that could otherwise be forgotten, like deadlines, lectures and even household chores or needed groceries.

Evernote also offers a range of extensive templates to choose from, including a menu plan, daily planner, travel calendar and even a personal stress log. With this app you can ensure that all areas of your life are organised and in one place, which means everything is easy to find and maintain. It can also help relieve a lot of unneeded stress in your life.

2. Google Drive

Uni work can be a hassle when you are working on bigger projects and using bigger files. Google Drive is an excellent asset for file storing and sharing and is widely recognised. Particularly for group projects, having a program where you can all share files in one place and have access to everything is hugely beneficial. You can also create Google Docs which can be edited by multiple people, meaning that you don’t all have to be in the same place. From extensive videos, photos and other media, to PDFs and word documents, this app has you covered.

Do you have a backup of your work? If you don’t, you should get a backup of all your university work onto Google Drive. If the worst comes to pass, and your computer is either broken or lost, a backup will save all of your work. Losing your work can be disastrous and stressful; so save yourself that stress by making sure you have a backup.

3. Forest

One of the main difficulties with university life is the constant over-stimulation and stress from your phone, computer, and the rest of the world around you. Forest is a brilliant app to help you disconnect from your phone and other technology that can be preventing you from focusing and creating your best work. Though it’s important to have time to chill out, it’s also crucial to disconnect when there’s work to be done.

Forest’s whole premise is to help you focus on your work while simultaneously helping the environment and making a positive impact on the world around you. When you open the app, you plant a seed and leave your phone to go concentrate on your work. If you leave your phone for long enough, you’ll receive a reward and your seed will grow into a tree, which can become a real tree via the app’s partner, Trees For The Future. So, you are not only using this app to focus on your life and work, but you are also contributing to the development of nature and our ecosystem.

4. Todoist

As your projects, essays and lectures can start piling up high, there are apps out there to help you manage your tasks and reduce your stress. Todoist helps you organise your tasks and projects in priority order, by managing your important dates both in university and in your personal life and can also help track your process against your own goals. In order to better organise each task, you can also create and add sub-tasks, to plan out your projects and goals step-by-step.

Starting is always the first and hardest step, and it can be daunting looking at a blank sheet of paper, unable to figure out where to go or even where to start. Todoist allows you to break your assignments down, helping you focus on all your work step-by-step in a way that feels organised, stable and easy to maintain. You can create simple steps and goals to give you the confidence to keep moving forward until your projects are finished and your goals are achieved.

5. 24me Smart Personal Assistant

For some of us, we can get lost in starting up an organiser and/or a planner. They can feel overwhelming at times and don’t always have all the helpful features to help keep you organised and on top of life. 24me Smart Personal Assistant is a personal organiser that stores your calendar, all your tasks and notes in one place so you can easily view and manage your upcoming dates and deadlines. Sometimes we end up having too many apps for too many different things, but with this app, you can bring it all together in one.

Knowing your weekly, monthly and even yearly plans can give you back a bit of your sanity. If you are plagued by that feeling of forgetting something you know was important, this app could be for you. By having the ability to quickly add and remove tasks, dates and deadlines, 24me is sure to help with your productivity and will save you much needed time.

6. Google Calendar

We have reached our final app on this list. To round off the best apps for organisation and staying on top of your dates, Google Calendar simply has to be added to the mix. If you are needing a clearer and simpler calendar app, this app does wonders in keeping track of daily events and appointments. One of the main features is the ability to sync your university timetable to the app, allowing easy access to the times and locations of all your lectures and classes.

Since this app can be connected straight to your email, it can also automatically add certain events/dates like appointments, flights and birthdays. You can also set tasks for yourself and receive reminders throughout the day and week to help you get on with your schedule and stay in tune with life and all its’ busyness.

Another interesting feature that Google Calendar offers, is the ability to combine/sync your calendar with someone else. You can create mutual calendars with family members, partners or friends, as a way of staying connected with other people’s schedules and events that are useful for you to know. This app has a lot to offer and can add a significant amount of organisation and stress-free living to your day to day life.

Staying on top of university life can be extremely challenging to do on your own, so why not try some of these helpful resources, and see how much your stress level can decrease and your organisation skills can increase. Don’t let the busyness of life take you over, but instead, control it and make it work for you.

Another way you can reduce your stress at university is by sorting out your student accommodation for the next academic year. Whether you're looking for a 1 bedroom student studio or a shared student house, we can help. By contacting us today, you can make sure you get the best choice of accommodation, and reduce your stress during the exam season.

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4 Reasons Why it Can be Hard to Revise

Now that the Spring term is in full swing, have you gotten back into a normal routine? If not, it’s important to identify what’s causing this so you can get back to your revision and studies. It’s completely normal to feel anxious and to struggle with motivation, especially during this time of year. Below, we look at 4 possible reasons why someone can struggle to get into a normal, healthy routine, and what can be done about this.

1. Denial

It can be hard to face reality, especially after the hype of the Christmas holidays. It’s extremely common to experience a sense of denial as your schedule fills up once again and your responsibilities begin piling up in front of you. It can be tricky to start revising and preparing for your exams and course work when you feel like this.

So how do you deal with it?

Though revising can be a really daunting thing, deep down, you know that the earlier you start, the better. By starting to revise as soon as you can, you will ease the pressure and have more time for breaks and rest as you go along. Your motivation is more likely to be higher and you will also feel more confident going into your exams, since your brain won’t be racing around and telling you that you didn’t start revising early enough. Studying with friends can also help with this.

2. Procrastination

This is probably one of the most difficult hurdles to overcome. After giving your brain time to relax from your studies, it can be extremely hard to get it back into gear. It’s common to struggle with an intense wave of procrastination, where you physically feel like you can’t and don’t want to get back into revising and studying in the new term.

What can help with this?

Try writing to-do lists and set goals for yourself. It could also be helpful to fill out a timetable for yourself including all of your exams, lectures, meetings and hand-in dates. This can really help get your brain in gear without over stimulating it with hours of revision. Creating lists, timetables and written goals can also help you be more excited about the year and might even give you a kick of motivation. Additionally, the act of finishing a goal or ticking something off gives your brain a healthy dose of success and satisfaction, which then helps you gain confidence and energy to keep going.

3. Panic

Something else you might experience is a sense of panic as you get back into university life and your weekly workload. Sometimes when we first look at our exams, projects and all the work we have yet to do, it can be extremely overwhelming and even disheartening, and it’s then very easy to give up before we’ve even started. Sometimes we don’t start revising early enough or put certain things off unnecessarily, but this is not the end of the world and you can get on top of your studies again.

What should you do?

Similar to the previous issue, it’s massively helpful to sit down and plan ahead. It can be so overwhelming to keep all of your ideas, plans and dates all in your head, so make sure you bring them out either on paper or in digital form. When you have big projects coming up, it can be extremely helpful to create specific plans for that project, whether that’s creating a timeline of events and goals, mapping out your ideas or creating lists to ensure you deliver all of the desired criteria. This applies to exams as well; by creating a revision plan you can ensure that you are revising all the sections that you know are important.

We commonly panic when we haven’t truly assessed our situation, which can then make us feel like our heads are no longer above water. By planning everything out, you can physically see what you have to do and that it is possible to finish it all before your fast-approaching due dates and exam dates.

4. Burnout

Getting back into normal university life can be tiring, so much so that you might feel like you’ve lost all your energy. With the intense workflow and being thrown back into university life, burnout is a common issue. It can be difficult to avoid, particularly when assignments begin piling up without your control and you need to start juggling several things at once.

How do you get through it?

Though burnout is very common, this doesn’t mean there is no way to get out of this phase. Rest is a huge factor. With our busy lives, it’s extremely important to ensure you are taking time for yourself, whatever that looks like. It’s also vital to separate yourself from your work when you are done for the day, whether that’s seeing friends, having alone time, exercising, watching films or taking a walk. Make sure you disconnect from your assignments when you are done, otherwise you could start feeling overwhelmed and uninspired. University work is extremely important and should be a main focus, but people do their best work when they are also taking care of themselves day to day.

Relief and satisfaction

Once you’ve handed in your assignments and finished your exams, you should feel a huge amount of relief and satisfaction. It’s important to remember that the stress and anxiety you feel about your studies is only short-term, and as long as you take appropriate measures to combat the issues listed above, you can definitely make it through your revision. If you feel like you need help, your tutors are also there when you need it, so don’t be afraid to talk to them about what you need to improve on for future projects and exams. Most importantly, make sure you enjoy the good moments; they keep you going through the harder times.

Remove the Stress of Accommodation

A big source of stress for many students is finding somewhere to live during the next academic year. Like with many things, the sooner you get this sorted, the less stressed you’ll be later. You’ll also have a much bigger choice if you start looking now. At Unihousing, we have a number of student houses and studios that are suitable for those attending the University of Birmingham. Fully furnished and fitted with everything a student could need, don’t miss out on finding your ideal student accommodation.

10 Tips for Moving

Moving-out will certainly be something you’ll have to face at some point in your academic experience and it’s a big task, so tips on how to make it easier will surely be welcome. Finding that new student accommodation would surely come first though, and this is where Unihousing comes in. Selly Oak-based registered lettings agents offering student studios and houses with all the furnishings needed for contemporary student living, Unihousing provide high-standard student accommodation in Birmingham for affordable prices in excellent locations.    

• Planning Ahead

To make the whole process of moving go smoother, putting together a little plan should help you. By creating a plan or even by writing down some useful notes you can list all the things you need to pack and all the other jobs you need to do before you finally say goodbye to your old place. Planning ahead may help you move your items from one place to the other in the most efficient way, as well.

• Advanced Packing

Just because the date you need to move-out on is a while away doesn’t mean you can’t start packing stuff into boxes early. If you start packing well-ahead of the date you are due to move, you may find that the whole process will be less stressful and tiring as the moving day approaches.

• Boxes and Bags

When it comes to moving, having a large number of boxes ready is a great idea. It’s very easy to underestimate how many boxes you will need for all of your belongings once you begin packing, so “the more, the better” is a good way to approach this aspect of the move. There’s also a risk that at least one of the boxes will rip or break, so having some spares is useful, too. Bags- whether that’s plastic carrier bags or rucksacks etc- are another huge boost to anybody’s chances of having a successful move.    

• Tape and Paper

Having lots of paper to hand is very important, as it can be used to protect your belongings while they are being transported from one place to another. Or, for better protection, you could use bubble-wrap. Something else that will be very much appreciated as you pack your possessions is a tape dispenser gun, which is a vast improvement on using masking tape or Sellotape in a conventional way. 

                 

• A Little Assistance

Having extra pairs of hands ready to assist you will get all of your carryings, transporting and final pieces of packing done more quickly and with less stress. And if you don’t drive, having someone who is willing to give up their time to drive your stuff to your new student accommodation would obviously be a huge benefit.       

• Be At Your Best

Getting all of your belongings out of your current studio or house and into another one will take a while, meaning that a good sleep the night before is ideal for making sure you have plenty of energy for the following day. By getting up early as well, you give yourself plenty of time to get things done and increase your chances of completing all of the liftings and carrying before it gets dark, which would only make things more difficult. 

   

• Timing is Everything

If you haven’t quite got round to making a plan or a list, or simply don’t think you really need one, at least remember the times at which things need to be done at throughout the day. Times at which you are required to be out of your current place and into the new one, or times at which you are supposed to meet people necessary to the move, are important. Having these times in mind could help you stay on schedule during the day as well.

• Stay Fed and Watered

Ensuring that you take breaks or at least one substantial break during your moving day is vital, even though it can be difficult to stop sometimes once you have started and are building momentum towards getting the whole thing done. Without breaks, you will become increasingly tired and less productive as a consequence. It’s also wise to drink plenty throughout the day and have a little snack every now and then to keep energy levels up.

• Background Music

Although it can be a long day and there may be a lot of people busying around you to make your move happen, you can still try and keep people in high spirits. Put some music on and make the day a little more relaxing, and it should feel as though it’s passing by a little quicker also.   

• Safe Lifting

Perhaps the most crucial point of all here, being careful with lifting is essential; not only is being careful with heavy lifting good for your health, but not lifting correctly could get you hurt which would mean you probably not lifting anymore for that day.
Sharing the load with someone who’s there to help, crouching down instead of bending to the load and assessing the route you are taking to carry the load are some of the general principles for lifting, but it’s best to look online for a comprehensive guide to correct lifting and carrying.   

Unihousing

Making a move with Unihousing is a good move. Unihousing’s student properties are an impressive option for any Birmingham student. Whether you decide on a student studio or a house to share, their student accommodation is also superbly situated. This means that easy access to amenities such as shops and supermarkets as well as getting to pubs, nightlife and other places of interest in Birmingham will be quick and convenient.

So why not get in touch with Unihousing today to find out more!

Unihousing: Professional Properties and Student Accommodation

Unihousing has a reputation for providing professional properties and student accommodation that is representative of the contemporary housing standards you would expect to find. Registered lettings agents based in Selly Oak, Unihousing are able to meet the demands of modern-day tenants seeking accommodation in the Birmingham area.

Professional Properties with Unihousing

Through Unihousing you now have the opportunity to select a professional property that adequately caters to your specific housing requirements. Situated in Kings Heath and Harborne, two attractive areas within Birmingham, Unihousing's professional properties are generously roomy and tastefully presented. Inside, you will find kitchens and bathrooms/showers, while their location will allow for simple access to all the essentials that you'll need on a daily basis.

Currently Available Professional Properties with Unihousing

B14 Vicarage Rd, Kings Heath
1 Bedroom, Flat

Simultaneously comfortable and modern, B14 Vicarage Road is an inviting apartment that is affordably priced. Another option for your consideration, this property, in addition to its array of features, includes a private garden and, for those lazy Sunday mornings, an affable conservatory to help you unwind at the end of a long week.

B17 Old Church Rd, Harborne
2 Bedroom, Flat

Tucked away inside an immediately striking structure, this must-see 2-bed penthouse boasts an amply sized open plan/kitchen lounge area for everyday convenience and consistent comfort. This is a property that is undoubtedly worth viewing. Plus, as an added bonus, one of its bedrooms is conveniently accompanied by a full en-suite bathroom.

B13 Brigfield Rd, Kings Heath
3 Bedroom, House

Instantly appealing on an aesthetic level, the delightful B13 Brigfield Road, Kings Heath is exceedingly practical as well as indisputably comfortable. Equipped with the necessary features for practical living on a day-to-day basis, this house's allure is bolstered by the inclusion of its Jacuzzi bath and gardens at both the front and rear of the property.

Location

To be a tenant in a professional property situated in a place like Harborne is a definite advantage. Harborne is a massively desirable part of Birmingham. Attractive and tranquil, Harborne is an aesthetically charming area with instant appeal. Simply ideal for meeting up with friends for a drink and chat, this town is lined with a number of irresistible cafés and bars, as well as a collection of alluring restaurants that make for a delightful end to the day. Also equipped with plenty of shops, supermarkets and other places where you can acquire all the essential items for your property, Harborne offers you convenience week-in week-out. Neatly positioned, other interesting and exciting parts of Birmingham are easily accessible from Harborne, meaning that your options for exploring the plethora of nightlife and cultural attractions that this city has to offer are never far away.

Those tempted by the prospect of renting a professional property in Kings Heath will also surely be glad to learn that Kings Heath is a vibrant and stimulating location to be based in as well. Conveniently lined with the shops and amenities that will become a fixture of your life here week-in week-out, Kings Heath provides much more than just this. Home to an array of independent coffee shops and cafes, there is also apalpable artistic energy running throughout Kings Heath, reinforced by the presence of its thriving music venues such as Hare n Hounds and the more folk-orientated Kitchen Garden Café. Opt to meet-up for a casual drink with friends or enjoy a delicious meal at one of its nearby restaurants, there are many ways to make your time in Kings Heath a pleasurable one.

Student Accommodation, Birmingham

Having supplied impressive Birmingham student accommodation to numerous tenants, Unihousing are the people to contact when you realise that it's never too early to plan where you're going to be living during your academic year.

If you are not totally sure what kind of student home you will want to be living in, maybe take the time now to have a look at the kind of properties that Unihousing specialise in. Whether it's student studios or houses that you can share with others, you can be confident that the Birmingham student accommodation provided through Unihousing will be spacious, comfortable and well-tailored to your needs.

 

Incorporating central heating, showers and modern furniture, Unihousing's accommodation is an impressive and well-priced choice for the student of today. Alongside these positives is the Selly Oak locations of Unihousing's student accommodation. Placing you within walking distance of a range of shops, supermarkets and amenities that you will likely need access to regularly, the Selly Oak locations of these properties also mean that take-aways, restaurants and all the nightlife of this town will be within close proximity, too. The University of Birmingham Edgbaston campus and public transport links are a quick walk from your front door, which only increases the appeal of these student accommodations.

Parting Words...

Whatever your budget or current situation, it is worth exploring your options with Unihousing.

So get in touch with Unihousing today to find out more about what they can do for you!