Student Blog

New opening times: 10 am

Our branch opening times are changing.

by Patrick Garratt - 8th July 2022

What to expect from your checkout inspection

When you move out of your Purple Frog student accommodation, you should book a check out inspection. It'll help with your deposit return and help make sure the new tenants move into a lovely clean house. Michael from our Selly Oak office explains what to do.

by Michael Boyce - 31st May 2022

Utility increases

Utility prices have increased massively in the last few months, what does this mean for bills included tenancies?

by Patrick Garratt - 26th May 2022

Is a four day working week the future at Purple Frog?

Four day working weeks have been shown to increase productivity and wellbeing of team members and are being trailed and implemented by companies across the world; Purple Frog included!

by Patrick Garratt - 25th April 2022

Financial Support for Students

The Covid-19 Pandemic has put pressure on most people's finances so we've put together some information about what financial support is available for students.

by Nadine Bevis - 31st January 2021

Open Letter – Should landlords carry the financial burdens of Covid-19?

We have received letters from Nottingham Trent Students' Union and The Students' Union at UWE asking for Purple Frog and our landlord clients to refund rents and waive future claims for rent for students tenants due to the latest government lockdown.

by Patrick Garratt - 19th January 2021

Lockdown Part 2

The property industry will remain open throughout the next national lockdown which is due to start on Thursday 5th November. We're still doing everything we can to continue operating safely.

by Patrick Garratt - 2nd November 2020

7 best apps for students

There are thousands of apps out there that are genuinely worth your time. Whether they are apps for productivity, lecture assistance, saving money or a night out; smartphones can make student life so much easier. At Purple Frog Property we have listed 7 of our favourite apps to consider:

by Nathan Colom - 30th October 2020

Our offices are closed on Monday 20th July for the funeral of Aaron Kurtis

Our offices are closed on Monday 20th July for the funeral of Aaron Kurtis

by Patrick Garratt - 17th July 2020

Moving in Safely – Summer 2020

Moving in to your new home is exciting, we also need to make sure it is as safe as possible whilst we're all dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.

This blog covers everything we're doing to make sure your move in is safe and as smooth as possible and what you need to do to collect your keys.

by Patrick Garratt - 26th June 2020