Student moving guides explaining how to move to or from university accommodation affordably and efficiently.
Since 2015, Find My Man and Van has helped thousands of people move, earning a 5-star rating on Trustpilot, Reviews.io and Google along the way. From the moment you start planning, we’re here to help with expert tips, clever packing tricks and moving day hints to keep everything running smoothly. Backed by our friendly UK-based support team and a hand-picked network of local moving services, we’re with you every step of the way, making your move simpler, smarter, and a lot less stressful.
Moving to Manchester for university requires planning 2-3 months ahead. Secure accommodation after your firm choice, apply for student finance in May/June to receive your award by July/August so funds arrive by term start. Book your man and van 3-4 weeks early to avoid peak September prices. Buy heavy items like duvets and kitchen essentials locally - bring only laptop, documents, and medication from home. This guide covers accommodation areas, costs, and settling tasks.
Your essential guide for students moving to Birmingham. Discover the right areas with insider tips on university proximity, rent and transport, and get practical tips on budgeting. Simplify your move with advice, timelines and checklists from Birmingham's trusted student movers and settle in faster.
Welcome to your all-in-one guide for student life in Leeds! As one of the UK's most vibrant student cities, Leeds is home to over 60,000 students across three major universities. This 2025 guide breaks down everything you need for a successful move. We'll cover key details on accommodation, realistic budgets, and campus life, helping you plan every step for a simple and stress-free relocation.
This student guide to Leicester covers everything you need to know about university life in the city. Learn about the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, explore accommodation options from halls to shared houses, and see what it really costs to live here with our student budget breakdown. We highlight Leicester’s food, festivals, sport, and nightlife, plus practical moving advice with affordable man and van services to make your move easier.
This student guide to Leicester covers everything you need to know about university life in the city. Learn about the University of Leicester and De Montfort University, explore accommodation options from halls to shared houses, and see what it really costs to live here with our student budget breakdown. We highlight Leicester’s food, festivals, sport, and nightlife, plus practical moving advice with affordable man and van services to make your move easier.
Bristol offers students far more than academic excellence – it delivers a complete university lifestyle experience. Home to over 65,000 students across the University of Bristol and UWE Bristol, this southwestern English city combines world-class education with an unmatched cultural scene. Find out
This UK moving house checklist for 2025 gives a step-by-step timeline from 8 weeks before your move to the first week in your new home. It covers movers, insurance, utilities, packing, meter readings, council tax, and admin, with official links to simplify every stage.
So, you want to move house as a student. It’s definitely a big adventure, but there are a couple of different things that you can do to make it easier. If you’re going to move house successfully, then you should probably get yourself a house moving checklist. It’s a good idea for any student that wants to move and not have to deal with big problems.