by Reem Makari, reporter

Students are finding it increasingly harder to pay their rent due to rising prices across two-thirds of Britain.  

BBC research showed that most people in their 20s are facing financial strains and as many houses remain “unaffordable” to most students with minimum wage salaries.  

This causes a rise of students going back to living with their parents and losing their deposits due to dropping their housing contacts when they stop being able to afford rent.  

Craig Sullivan, a manager at Student House Gillingham, said: “I think the main reason for tenants dropping out or not paying mid-tenancy is mainly due to lack of due diligence. Students need to know that once they sign a tenancy agreement then they are legally bound to that agreement and all terms and conditions thereof, regardless of their situation or status at University.”  

Students can receive help from a financial aid centre at their university in order to maximize their funding and access extra government funding. There are also other ways to get extra help depending on the student’s situation including accessing hardship funds and scholarships.  

Paul West, a student advisor at GK Unions in the University of Kent, said “Every situation is different, every student has a different situation. Making sure the funding is correct, state benefit entitlements are claimed, and bursaries are accessible is the right approach.”