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MP Al Carns along with a number of local councillors and a representative from the Police and Guild of Students has written to a large number of letting agents and landlords around Selly Oak in Birmingham regarding the display of letting boards.
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by Patrick Garratt - 8th April 2025
It’s nearly the end of first term, we’ve all had one too many last-minute assignment-based breakdowns. Time to add some festive cheer to your student home. Jo Patmore explains how.
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- 5th December 2017
From chaotic Aldi shops to post-night out trips to Roosters, there’s certain things you HAVE to experience to class yourself a true member of Selly Oak. Blogger, Bethan Evans sums up what you can expect from student life in Selly.
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by Nathan Colom - 13th November 2017
Living off campus as a student is an amazing experience. Here, our student blogger Jo Patmore gives some essential do's and don'ts that will take the hassle out of your new off-campus life.
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by Nathan Colom - 10th November 2017
Looking for student accommodation in Birmingham, Bristol or Nottingham? Here's our guide to help you find the perfect student property.
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by Patrick Garratt - 26th October 2017
1st July is one busy day. The majority of our new tenants moved in. The Selly Oak office had a Caribbean theme, with decorations and free BBQ serving mouthwatering jerk chicken. Here's some of the pictures from the day!
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by Patrick Garratt - 3rd July 2017
1st July! If your tenancy begins today, there's a couple of things that you need to remember. Here's a guide to the day, plus tips on setting up utilities, free contents insurance. Oh yes, and the free BBQ at our Selly Oak branch!
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- 27th June 2017
Purple Frog's Managing Director Patrick Garratt looks at two pieces of regulation currently in consultation that could see one thousand student rooms being taken off the market, at a cost of £30 million.
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by Patrick Garratt - 6th December 2016
Purple Frog have been talking to the local Police, Guild and University about the reported crime issues in Selly Oak and have made attack alarms available for out tenants from our office.
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by Patrick Garratt - 23rd February 2016