Students across Newcastle and surrounding areas have seen an increase in rent prices and a lack of affordable options for student accommodation following the announcement of the demolishment and redevelopment of Castle Leazes.  Newcastle-based estate agents, Seekers (formerly Walton Robinson), have reported that rental costs for student landlords have experienced significant growth, reaching record peaks…

Newcastle University recently announced its £250m partnership with Unite Students to offer undergraduate students 2,000 beds in a newly rebuilt Castle Leazes. The accommodation is set to open again in 2027/28 and will provide students with fully equipped en-suites with 6 to 10 bedrooms in each self-catered flat.  Nick Collins, Executive Director of Finance at…