Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:44am on 02 Oct 2023,Monday Education
London's housing crisis impacts international and UK-based students. High costs force students like Nazmush Shahadat from Bangaldesh and Rashavh Kaushik from India to share crowded, expensive accommodations, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. Rashavh Kaushik from India will be studying law this year and has found a home with friends, but he's sharing a bedroom with another student. For that arrangement, they've had to pay £16,000 upfront and have had to get a guarantor to secure a place. "It's costly for us," he said. The National Union of Students (NUS) calls for rent controls, highlighting students' financial strain. Film student Giulia Tortoricei from Italy faced stress finding housing in London, emphasizing its exorbitant prices. Savills analysis reveals a scarcity of purpose-built student housing in London, exacerbating the issue. Student charity Unipol advocates for affordable options to prevent financial struggles and dreams falling apart. The Department for Education (DfE) encourages accommodation providers to address student needs, while Universities UK urges students to seek university support.
