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Whether you're embarking on your first year or returning for another semester, moving into new accommodation marks the exciting beginning of your academic journey. Amidst the anticipation and hustle of settling in, it's crucial to ensure a smooth transition. Fear not, as we've compiled a comprehensive guide packed with tips to streamline your moving process and help you feel right at home from day one.   Plan Ahead Before the big move, take some time to plan and organize. Create a checklist of essentials such as bedding, toiletries, kitchen utensils, and academic supplies. Coordinate with roommates if applicable to avoid unnecessary duplications and ensure shared items are accounted for.     Pack Wisely Optimise your packing process by categorising items and packing them accordingly. Use sturdy boxes, suitcases, or storage…

Welcome to your go-to resource for preventing mould in your flat. Discover essential tips and strategies to maintain a clean, healthy living space. Bid farewell to damp corners and musty odours as we delve into the essentials: Dry wet areas immediately Mould can’t grow without moisture, so tackle wet areas right away. Do not leave wet items lying around the house, and make sure to dry the floor and walls after a shower. Empty Washing Machine Do not leave wet clothes in the washing machine, where mould can spread quickly. Hang them to dry in areas with good air circulation.   Prevent moisture with proper ventilation It may be that your routine domestic activities are encouraging the growth of mould in your home. Make sure an activity as simple as…

This time last year, Bosworth Properties started a new green initiative of planting 1 tree per tenant that lives with us. So in Autumn 2022, an initial investment of planting 100 Mangrove trees was commissioned in Madagascar, in collaboration with Earthly. You can read more about this here. Now a year and a fresh set of tenants later, we have increased our investment in Earthly to fund the planting of another 100 Mangrove trees, one for each of our tenants living with us during the 2023-24 academic year. As well as providing benefits of removing CO2 from the atmosphere, the trees provide jobs for local people, help prevent storms, filter natural water sources are also favoured by native bird species. Natural regeneration also means that the trees' mortality is nullified…

When moving out of your flat, it is important to ensure that you leave the property to a high standard to avoid charges when you leave. We have compiled our top tips to help you avoid damage costs! 1. Remove Your Rubbish When you leave, make sure you do not leave any rubbish or unwanted possessionsin your flat. Rubbish removal is charged at £10 per bag, which can be easily avoidedby leaving your rubbish in the bins. 2. Keep that oven clean Oven cleaning kits can be purchased for around £5 from household shops such asWilko. They are simple to use and keep your oven gleaming. An oven clean can costup to £40 if it left in a particularly bad state, so doing it yourself can save youunnecessary costs! Same…

Bosworth Properties have supported circus production company ‘Circus Starr’ in order to enable 5 local children with additional needs or in difficult circumstances to attend a circus performance alongside their families.   Who are Circus Starr? Circus Starr is a non-profit organisation who recognise that attending mainstream events can be tough for children with additional needs or families in difficult circumstances. To help with this they provide a fun and creative circus shows across the UK. The harsh reality is that nearly 1.5 million UK families can’t afford a single day out together, and 50% of families with disabled children say that the stigma and discrimination they face makes them feel isolated.  Circus Starr aims to create a magical world, harnessing the power of the circus and invite families with…

[caption id="attachment_4067" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Ross, Rob and George (left to right) with their completed gift boxes[/caption] The Bosworth Properties team have been getting into the festive spirit by supporting Samaritan’s Purse UK's 'Operation Christmas Child' initiative. Samaritan’s Purse UK is an international relief and development organisation that works to provide aid for communities in need (in regions including Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe and Central Asia) across the world. Their 'Operation Christmas Child' project arranges for thousands of businesses and schools to donate shoe boxes filled with presents to be gifted to children on Christmas morning. Take a look at the great work Operation Christmas Child undertake here👇     Working as a team, the Bosworth Properties staff put together 4 shoeboxes of gifts that have now been sent for delivery,…

To support worldwide efforts in reducing carbon emissions, Bosworth Properties have started a new project planting trees in order to help reduce our carbon footprint. In collaboration with Earthly, Bosworth Properties have commissioned the planting of 100 Mangrove trees in Madagascar. The number was chosen as an initial commitment as this is roughly how many tenants Bosworth accommodates across their various student accommodation buildings in Leicester - so 1 tree for each tenant!🌳 [caption id="attachment_3989" align="aligncenter" width="488"] Mangrove forests are also favoured by native bird species, replanting is expected to bring back the once abundant bird diversity[/caption] Currently in Madagascar, forest restoration is a critical issue. With approximately 75% of its species not being found anywhere else in the world It is of huge importance to protect what is left…