student accommodation

University of Exeter appoints partner UPP to develop plans to build over 1700 new, low carbon student bedrooms on Streatham Campus

This month, the University of Exeter has taken an important step forward in the delivery of new, modern, low carbon student accommodation on the west of their Streatham Campus in Exeter, by appointing University Partnerships Programme (UPP) as the preferred contractor to progress plans to the next stage.

The proposed new development extends the University’s long-term partnership with UPP to create more on-campus accommodation, providing students with the best possible living experience and reducing the pressure on the University seeking third party accommodation providers in...

A complete guide to studying masters in Exeter

Authored by Saanvi Bajaj
Posted: Wed, 07/07/2021 - 10:11am

Studying abroad provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to access the greatest education available, especially in today's competitive environment. Studying abroad will give you a leg up on the competition when it comes to finding the right job, and it's also one of the finest methods to refine all of your hidden talents. Exeter, known for its extraordinarily high educational standards, is a popular study destination and home to one of the world's largest foreign student groups. It provides various flexible and well-recognized courses in MBA, arts, medical, and STEM disciplines...

Types of student accommodation

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 11/02/2020 - 12:11pm

Finding the best accommodation for a student studying abroad is a tough task. Convenience, affordability is the main priority that a student looks while choosing accommodation. Every person possesses different tastes and preferences that might not match the other person if residing in student apartments . There are various types of accommodation available for the students that become a confusing task to choose from. Here is the list of accommodation that fits the student needs:

1. Halls of residences - Halls of residence is the first type of accommodation which is generally owned...

New occupiers for The Depot in Exeter following Phase 1 completion

Carter Jonas’s south west commercial team has secured two new retail occupiers at The Depot, Bampfylde Street, Exeter, comprising more than 6,000 sq ft of space.

The Depot is an exciting new mixed-use scheme located in the heart of the city centre, owned and developed by London based Mace Developments. Construction of Phase one recently completed, including 601 student beds provided via a selection of high-quality en-suites, studios and penthouses - more than 70 per cent of which are booked for the start of the academic year - and seven commercial units on the ground floor...

Cllr Bialyk

New purpose-built student accommodation in Exeter should be available to all

New purpose-build student accommodation should be available to all members of the community, according to City Council Leader Phil Bialyk.

The council has been talking to developers about its proposals for co-living to create balanced and sustainable communities in the city centre.

Co-living would see room space made available for anyone to rent alongside students in new purpose-built accommodation.

Cllr Bialyk said: “Exeter is a thriving community and we need to keep it that way. We are very happy to talk to anyone who wants to come and invest in Exeter.

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A CGI of what the 120-bed new student accommodation in Exeter will look like

J S Wright awarded Exeter student accommodation contract

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:52pm

Birmingham-based building services specialist J S Wright has been appointed to help meet booming demand for purpose-built student accommodation in Exeter.

The 129-year-old mechanical and electrical services specialist, which has its head office in Aston and offices in Bristol and London, has secured a contract worth more than £1.3million to design and build the M&E services for a new 120-bed scheme on the site of the dilapidated former Honiton Inn in Paris Street.

J S Wright was commissioned by South West regional contractor Pollard to equip the eight-storey block and...

Lights go out in theatre but come on for new student accommodation

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 09/19/2018 - 7:55am

New life was breathed into an historic Exeter building after the completion of a major refurbishment project.

The building in Bartholomew street was previously a theatre known as ‘Stage Studios’, home to a theatre school and dance company. It was bought by property developer LS Properties for refurbishment into accommodation for students and/or young professionals.

Now split into two six-bedroom apartments with separate entrances, each apartment has two bathrooms, a large communal lounge and good-sized kitchen. The two lounges are key features of the properties, each...

Students help Exeter Cleaning to record year

Authored by Socialhaus
Posted: Tue, 12/15/2015 - 3:30pm

Exeter Cleaning Company has announced that, this year, it carried out the the largest number of cleans of private student lets in its history. Almost 10% of all returning Exeter University students this year ​came back to accommodation cleaned by the Exeter business.​​

Every year the standards expected by university students increase and students from overseas have shown a particular desire for the highest quality accommodation and service standards. This has led to more and more private landlords and organisations turning to the professional cleaners at the Exeter Cleaning Company...

Developer doubles sharers' accommodation

Exeter’s largest and most exclusive luxury student accommodation development, Dean Clarke Lofts, is doubling the amount of sharers’ accommodation available in a bid to meet demand from students looking to live in the lofts during the 2014-15 academic year.

Dean Clarke Lofts, located in the Grade II listed Halford Wing of the former Devon and Exeter Hospital in Southernhay, let all 30 lofts ahead of schedule last year and the developers behind the scheme – Burrington Estates – are also making the accommodation available to professionals in training too.

Mark Edworthy of...

Students snap up luxury pads in Southernhay

Demand for luxury student accommodation in Exeter has gone through the roof following the release of the first phase of a high-end, multi-million-pound development located in the heart of the city.

Dean Clarke Lofts, located in the former Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, initially released 10 lofts on Saturday 16 March, but the accommodation – which includes features such as mezzanine-level double bedrooms, high-speed broadband and designer kitchens – proved so popular among both UK and overseas University of Exeter students, that a second phase of studios has been released ahead...

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