Cardiff student accommodation and living blog with articles, news and advice.en-gb Copyright: (C) Capital Properties Cardiff. All rights reserved.60With the Easter break a fading memory for students at Cardiff University, UWIC and Atrium (did I miss anyone?), the end of the academic year is hurtling fast towards us. For ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/11/6-Top-Tips-on-Coping-with-Exams http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/11/6-Top-Tips-on-Coping-with-ExamsFri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTWelcome to the new Capital Student Life blog! Here at Capital Properties we want to help you make the most of student life in Cardiff. We do that by providing great ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/09/Welcome-to-the-Capital-Student-Life-blog http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/09/Welcome-to-the-Capital-Student-Life-blogWed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTAre you a budding Jamie Oliver, or are beans on toast the height of your culinary powers? For many students, university is the first time for being solely responsible for their ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/18/Making-the-most-of-student-cooking http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/18/Making-the-most-of-student-cookingFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTIf you're a student in Cardiff, there's no excuse not to get stuck in to its vibrant city life. There are many great Cardiff blogs and websites to help you discover ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/24/5-websites-every-Cardiff-student-should-read http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/24/5-websites-every-Cardiff-student-should-readThu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTThis weekend marks the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and whether you're a flag-waving fan of the monarchy or a republican looking to get away from it all, the extra-long Bank Holiday weekend ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/30/Whats-on-in-Cardiff-over-the-Jubilee-Bank-Holiday-Weekend http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/30/Whats-on-in-Cardiff-over-the-Jubilee-Bank-Holiday-WeekendWed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year again: the exams are over, the term is drawing to a close, and it's time to clean up, clear out, and claim that deposit back! Everyone wants ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/15/Top-tips-for-students-on-moving-out-and-reclaiming-your-deposit http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/15/Top-tips-for-students-on-moving-out-and-reclaiming-your-depositFri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTCardiff Metropolitan University and Cardiff University have been branded "the worst in Wales" for student related crime. The Complete University Guide has published student crime statistics showing the rates of student-related ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/21/Student-related-crime-figures-where-does-Cardiff-stand http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/21/Student-related-crime-figures-where-does-Cardiff-standThu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTFar from being the stereotypical slackers and slobs of pop culture imagination, many students today work incredibly hard not just at their studies, but also at part time and holiday work. ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/11/6-top-tips-on-finding-a-student-job http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/11/6-top-tips-on-finding-a-student-jobWed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT For those of you who have reached the end of three years (or more!) of studies, well done! You've no doubt worked hard and played hard, and now your effort has ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/20/Congratulations-Cardiff-graduates http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/20/Congratulations-Cardiff-graduatesFri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTYou'd think that the London 2012 Olympics would begin in, well, London. But by a curious twist, the first sporting events of the games are actually taking place today right here ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/25/Cardiff-welcomes-the-Olympics http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/25/Cardiff-welcomes-the-OlympicsWed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTDon't be scared! When it comes to student housing, horror is the dominant genre. Pub conversations and student newspaper articles often report tales of housing woe. But while bad news makes ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/10/Horror-stories-or-urban-myths-The-truth-about-student-housing http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/10/Horror-stories-or-urban-myths-The-truth-about-student-housingFri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTOur blogger looks back at getting A-level results and looks ahead at what's in store for this year's freshers... It's that time of year again, when thousands of A-level students are nervously ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/15/Decide-your-destiny-A-level-results-and-going-to-university http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/15/Decide-your-destiny-A-level-results-and-going-to-universityWed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTThe Bank Holiday weekend is here, and in typical British fashion, the weather looks rather changeable, with rain forecast in Cardiff for Saturday and Monday. Sunday looks to live up to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/24/Whats-on-in-Cardiff-over-the-August-Bank-Holiday-2012 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/24/Whats-on-in-Cardiff-over-the-August-Bank-Holiday-2012Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTIt's almost September, and so only a few weeks until this year's batch of Freshers will be arriving in Cardiff. Many second and third years will begin returning to the 'Diff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/31/Student-tips-what-to-take-to-university http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/31/Student-tips-what-to-take-to-universityFri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMTBudgeting! It's not sexy, but it can save you from a lot of stress. It might be tempting to go crazy when that student loan hits your bank account. But if ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/09/06/Student-tips-working-out-a-basic-budget http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/09/06/Student-tips-working-out-a-basic-budgetThu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMTSo Freshers' Week is here! If you're a new student at Cardiff University, Cardiff Met, RWCMD or the Atrium, then welcome! Freshers' Week is a great time to have fun, meet ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/09/24/Student-tips-Surviving-Freshers-Week-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/09/24/Student-tips-Surviving-Freshers-Week-in-CardiffMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT One of the great things about living in Cardiff is that is has all the benefits of a capital city, while still keeping that friendly, small-city feel. Nowhere is this truer ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/10/11/Arts-and-culture-in-Roath-and-Cathays http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/10/11/Arts-and-culture-in-Roath-and-CathaysThu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTGreat news for all you music-lovers out there: the Sŵn Festival kicks off tomorrow here in Cardiff. Running from Thursday 18th to Sunday 22nd, it gathers a staggeringly wide and varied ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/10/17/Swn-Festival-2012 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/10/17/Swn-Festival-2012Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year again. The temperatures start to drop, rain becomes more frequent (even by Cardiff standards), but don't worry, it's time for some fireworks to brighten up the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/01/Bonfire-Night-celebrations-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/01/Bonfire-Night-celebrations-in-CardiffThu, 01 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT It is not easy being a student. If you are reading this it means you survived Fresher's Week and you have come back after Christmas so congratulations! But you still have ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/01/09/Recipes-and-cookery-tips-for-students http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/01/09/Recipes-and-cookery-tips-for-studentsWed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Image: Winter Wonderland, Cardiff by joncandy, on Flickr If you went out recently you must have noticed Cardiff is definitely turning Christmassy. Santa's Grotto is being set up on Queen ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/08/Cardiff-Christmas-Lights-and-Events-2012 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/08/Cardiff-Christmas-Lights-and-Events-2012Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTIf you're a first year student at Cardiff, then you've probably begun to hear the dreaded question... "have you found somewhere to live next year?" And if you're already in a ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/15/Student-accommodation-guide-When-should-I-start-looking http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/15/Student-accommodation-guide-When-should-I-start-lookingThu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMTLast week we began out guide to finding student accommodation in Cardiff, asking "when should I start looking for student accommodation?" Despite the hype, there's no need to panic - don't ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/22/Student-accommodation-guide-how-do-I-choose-housemates http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/11/22/Student-accommodation-guide-how-do-I-choose-housematesThu, 22 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The end of the term is nigh! Especially if you're a fresher at the end of your very first term, you're probably looking forward to going home, chilling out and relaxing ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/07/The-end-of-the-term-is-nigh-Surviving-going-home-for-Christmas http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/07/The-end-of-the-term-is-nigh-Surviving-going-home-for-ChristmasFri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT Welcome back to the latest instalment of our guide to student accommodation in Cardiff! Here's a guide to what the City Centre, Heath and Gabalfa areas of Cardiff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/01/17/Cardiff-student-area-guide-part-2-City-Centre-Heath-and-Gabalfa http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/01/17/Cardiff-student-area-guide-part-2-City-Centre-Heath-and-GabalfaThu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT One of the great things about Roath and Cathays is the abundance of coffee shops. Whether it's catching up with friends or working on essays, sometimes it's nice to get away ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/02/20/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Coffee-1 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/02/20/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Coffee-1Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTSo, that time of year has been and gone, when you can't pass the Park Place crossroads without contending with a crowd of costumed contenders for the Students' Union elections. Big ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/12/Looking-back-on-Cardiff-Students-Union-Elections-2013-the-Results http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/12/Looking-back-on-Cardiff-Students-Union-Elections-2013-the-ResultsTue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTThis week sees the very first Cardiff Children's Literature Festival take place! Events include top authors Charlie Higson, Catherine Fisher, Cressida Cowell and more, with Doctor Who, Young Bond, Where’s Wally, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/22/Embracing-your-inner-child-reader-Cardiff-Childrens-Lit-Fest-2013 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/22/Embracing-your-inner-child-reader-Cardiff-Childrens-Lit-Fest-2013Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Continuing our occasional series of reviews of cafes around Cardiff, next up is Kappuchino's on Cathays Terrace! How does it stack up? Location It's opposite the Woodville Pub and next to Lidl, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/05/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Kappuccinos http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/05/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-KappuccinosFri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMTAnother installment of our reviews of Cardiff cafes, especially around Roath and Cathays. This time we turn our attention to A Shot in the Dark, or "Shot" as it's commonly know, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/23/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-A-Shot-in-the-Dark http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/23/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-A-Shot-in-the-DarkTue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We've had such a brilliant and sunny May Day bank holiday here in Cardiff that it would have been a shame to miss it. If you were away for the week-end ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/08/Top-10-free-places-to-enjoy-the-sun-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/08/Top-10-free-places-to-enjoy-the-sun-in-CardiffWed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTAre you fed up of those endless hours of exam revision and the pressure to achieve those all-important grades this summer? If so, then take a break (assuming you don't have an ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/14/Relieve-that-exam-stress-with-gigs-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/14/Relieve-that-exam-stress-with-gigs-in-CardiffTue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTSince we're located at the centre of Cardiff student area and very close to Cardiff Uni it is hard to miss it: it's that time of year again - Exams! Your ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/28/Super-Food-Recipes http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/28/Super-Food-RecipesTue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTFinally, exams are over and done with for another year, so now it's time for students to kick back and relax with a summer of fun right here in Cardiff! Whether ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/06/19/Summer-of-fun-The-Cardiff-Festival-2013 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/06/19/Summer-of-fun-The-Cardiff-Festival-2013Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTIf you're looking for somewhere to study in the near future, look no further than Cardiff. Cardiff has three major Universities to choose from - all offering a huge variety of ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/07/05/Why-Choose-Cardiff-to-Study http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/07/05/Why-Choose-Cardiff-to-StudyFri, 05 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTIt's pretty unusual for Cardiff to get the extremely warm temperatures we're currently receiving, and we're not complaining, but every so often it's nice to get away from the warm temperatures ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/07/25/Top-Cardiff-locations-to-escape-the-summer-heat http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/07/25/Top-Cardiff-locations-to-escape-the-summer-heatThu, 25 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMTLunchtime is an important time of the day, it's the perfect time to unwind and relax before tackling the challenges the afternoon brings. For many, meals at lunchtime may include baguettes, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/16/Baguettes--Bagels-Cathays-local-luxury http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/16/Baguettes--Bagels-Cathays-local-luxuryFri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year again, Cardiff will once again become a flourish of students, from freshers to post-graduates. Many will also come to university in a car, meaning vehicles will ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/29/Keep-your-car-safe-this-academic-year http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/29/Keep-your-car-safe-this-academic-yearThu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMTThe arrival of September in Cardiff heralds one thing, the return of students to Wales' capital to study in one of the universities situated across the city. If you're returning to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/09/12/Moving-into-student-accommodation-What-needs-arranging http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/09/12/Moving-into-student-accommodation-What-needs-arrangingThu, 12 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year again, the long summer days have given way to the shorter, colder and wetter days of autumn and students have returned to Cardiff. Welcome back! It ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/10/21/Top-Cardiff-Halloween-events-this-year http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/10/21/Top-Cardiff-Halloween-events-this-yearMon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT Back in May we wrote a blog about the Top 10 free places to enjoy the sun in Cardiff. Now that we've arrived in November (with all the beautiful weather that ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/11/20/Top-Cardiff-attractions-to-escape-the-winter-weather http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/11/20/Top-Cardiff-attractions-to-escape-the-winter-weatherWed, 20 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTAt Capital Properties we value our community. If you rent a property in Cathays and don't know the area yet, let us help you discover the gems we have in the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/11/27/Like-cycling-Love-Cyclopaedia http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/11/27/Like-cycling-Love-CyclopaediaWed, 27 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTIf you're a student, your deadlines are a distant memory, you've recovered from multiple Christmas-themed socials, and you've even managed to find enough remainder of your student loan to decorate your ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/12/12/Keep-your-house-safe-this-Christmas http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/12/12/Keep-your-house-safe-this-ChristmasThu, 12 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTFor students who have now been at university for a whole term, exciting times lie ahead. You've just settled in to living away from home, learnt your way around a new ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/12/20/Your-guide-to-a-successful-house-viewing http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/12/20/Your-guide-to-a-successful-house-viewingFri, 20 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTWhen living as a student in Cardiff, you may not often leave the confines of Cathays and Roath to venture past the city centre. However the area of Canton just west ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/01/14/Cardiff-area-guide-Canton http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/01/14/Cardiff-area-guide-CantonTue, 14 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe concept for Cafe Pure was created by two personal trainers who noticed that there was nowhere in Cardiff serving food that was both super healthy and packed with taste. Opening ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/02/27/Cafe-Pure-Cardiffs-first-health-and-fitness-cafe http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/02/27/Cafe-Pure-Cardiffs-first-health-and-fitness-cafeThu, 27 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTAt Capital Properties we love the animated culture and night life of Cardiff which brings so many students to the city, so we are excited by a brand new addition to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/03/06/D-Day-minus-8-for-launch-of-Cardiffs-latest-nightclub-Destination-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/03/06/D-Day-minus-8-for-launch-of-Cardiffs-latest-nightclub-Destination-CardiffThu, 06 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTOne of the great advantages of being a student is the freedom to travel during the summer months of your university years before you enter the world of work. Going travelling ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/03/27/What-to-remember-before-travelling-this-summer http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/03/27/What-to-remember-before-travelling-this-summerThu, 27 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT Yesterday Wednesday 9th April Cardiff hosted the 2014 Welsh Varsity competition and what a day it was! Every year the Welsh Varsity is one of the highlights of the student calendar, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/04/10/The-Welsh-Varsity-2014-highlights http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/04/10/The-Welsh-Varsity-2014-highlightsThu, 10 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTNow that spring is in full bloom, the weather has improved, giving everyone the chance to enjoy the best attractions Cardiff and South Wales have to offer. Whether you're interested in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/05/01/Top-5-historical-days-out-in-South-Wales http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/05/01/Top-5-historical-days-out-in-South-WalesThu, 01 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT On June 12th 2014, the 20th FIFA World Cup will kick off in Brazil as the Seleção Brasileira take on Croatia in São Paulo. The World Cup is held once every ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/05/29/Top-5-pubs-in-Cathays-and-Roath-to-watch-the-FIFA-World-Cup http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/05/29/Top-5-pubs-in-Cathays-and-Roath-to-watch-the-FIFA-World-CupThu, 29 May 2014 00:00:00 GMTThis weekend, Cardiff will be the setting for a major event, which is not just a first for the Welsh Capital, but a UK first too! The highly anticipated Color Festival ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/06/12/Cardiff-plays-host-to-the-UKs-first-Color-Festival http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/06/12/Cardiff-plays-host-to-the-UKs-first-Color-FestivalThu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTBeginning university can be a daunting experience, with lots of tasks to complete and friends to make, not to mention the fact that you may be moving out of your parents' ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/07/10/How-can-you-get-the-most-out-of-your-time-at-university http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/07/10/How-can-you-get-the-most-out-of-your-time-at-universityThu, 10 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe weather has been pretty good so far this summer in Cardiff, and what better way to bask in the sun than to go to the beach? If you live in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/07/31/Top-10-South-Wales-beaches http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/07/31/Top-10-South-Wales-beachesThu, 31 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTSummer 2014 has been quite eventful: the FIFA World Cup took place in Brazil with an incredible win from Germany, the successful Commonwealth Games in Glasgow have recently come to a ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/08/14/Enjoy-the-last-of-summer-with-some-exciting-local-events http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/08/14/Enjoy-the-last-of-summer-with-some-exciting-local-eventsThu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTLast weekend saw the eagerly-anticipated return of Doctor Who to our television screens, and introduced us to the Twelfth Doctor as Peter Capaldi made his debut on the long-running show. The ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/08/28/Take-a-true-Whovians-tour-through-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/08/28/Take-a-true-Whovians-tour-through-CardiffThu, 28 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTIt's the middle of September, which means that the leaves are starting to change colours, autumn is fast-approaching and the disruption caused by last week's NATO summit is but a distant ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/09/11/Essential-apps-for-student-living http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/09/11/Essential-apps-for-student-livingThu, 11 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTNow that Freshers' Week is over and the slightly scary reality of having to study is beginning to settle in, we bet that those of you who are new to Cardiff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/10/02/Immerse-yourself-in-Cardiffs-creative-culture http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/10/02/Immerse-yourself-in-Cardiffs-creative-cultureThu, 02 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTWhen you move to a new city for university, it's very easy to settle into the routine of only returning to places you're familiar with, whether that's the local pub or ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/10/30/Wales-Millennium-Centre-10th-anniversary-celebrations http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/10/30/Wales-Millennium-Centre-10th-anniversary-celebrationsThu, 30 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMTOne of the things we love the most about living in Cardiff is the abundance of diverse and exciting eateries; from local luxury Baguettes & Bagels to the city's first ever ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/11/13/The-go-to-guide-to-Cardiffs-hottest-new-restaurants http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/11/13/The-go-to-guide-to-Cardiffs-hottest-new-restaurantsThu, 13 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMTWhether you're a fresher living away from home for the first time or a final year student who has plenty of experience in surviving without mum and dad being around all ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/12/04/Decorating-your-house-for-Christmas-the-student-way http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/12/04/Decorating-your-house-for-Christmas-the-student-wayThu, 04 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTYour first term away from home is always the hardest, especially as a fresher - nothing says "welcome to real life" more than being away from your mum's home cooking for ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/12/18/De-stress-after-a-busy-term-with-these-exciting-Christmas-activities http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/12/18/De-stress-after-a-busy-term-with-these-exciting-Christmas-activitiesThu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTWhen you first move away from home to start university, campus halls are the perfect stepping stone you didn't know you needed. They offer you a chance to be independent, but ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/01/15/Why-you-should-be-excited-to-leave-university-halls http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/01/15/Why-you-should-be-excited-to-leave-university-hallsThu, 15 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTIt may sound impossible, but healthy living can definitely be achieved even with the smallest of budgets; yes that's right, you don't need to worry about reducing your partying funds just ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/01/29/Healthy-living-without-breaking-the-bank http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/01/29/Healthy-living-without-breaking-the-bankThu, 29 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTLet's get straight to the point: it's time to sign up for your first student house contract, if you haven't done so already! So, have you found your perfect student pad ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/02/19/The-pressure-is-on-how-to-efficiently-house-hunt-in-your-second-term http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/02/19/The-pressure-is-on-how-to-efficiently-house-hunt-in-your-second-termThu, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTIt's Mother's Day this Sunday... did you forget? You have three days to pull something extraordinary out of the bag, and because she's been so supportive this year (just like every ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/03/12/A-students-guide-to-making-your-mum-feel-special-on-Mothers-Day http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/03/12/A-students-guide-to-making-your-mum-feel-special-on-Mothers-DayThu, 12 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTA resident of Roath in Cardiff has started tweeting pictures of rubbish left lying around in the streets to voice his concerns over the rubbish problems in the area. Roath is ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/09/05/Residents-tweet-Council-about-rubbish http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/09/05/Residents-tweet-Council-about-rubbishMon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTRental properties in Wales are facing a much higher demand as landlords are choosing to put properties up for sale rather than continue to let them.Surveyors in Cardiff have reported that ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/09/15/Rental-property-demand-goes-on-the-increase http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/09/15/Rental-property-demand-goes-on-the-increaseThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMTCardiff is the place to be thanks to universities. A news article from Cardiff Online found that 930 more 16 to 24 year-olds a year move to Cardiff from England than leave ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/10/28/Cardiff-is-the-place-to-be-thanks-to-universities http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/10/28/Cardiff-is-the-place-to-be-thanks-to-universitiesFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTIf you’re a student living in student accommodation in Roath or Cathays, then you are living on the doorstep of three of the city’s most popular student haunts- the Scream ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/12/07/A-Night-Out-in-Cardiff-is-a-Scream http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/12/07/A-Night-Out-in-Cardiff-is-a-ScreamWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTAs the end of term has arrived and many students are heading home for the Christmas period we thought it might be good to remind you all about some going home ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/12/22/Going-Home-for-Holiday-advice http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2011/12/22/Going-Home-for-Holiday-adviceThu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMTMany students will be thinking about having a bit of a clean-up in their student accommodation in Cardiff after the Christmas festivities, and we're here to make it easier for you! ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/Refuse-and-Recycling-in-Cathays-and-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/01/09/Refuse-and-Recycling-in-Cathays-and-CardiffMon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTJanuary is well under way, and to celebrate, we're pleased to announce the launch of our latest competition - January Madness! We're GIVING AWAY five Abercrombie and Fitch vouchers each with ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/01/18/January-Madness http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/01/18/January-MadnessWed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMTEver wondered what the most popular student degree courses in the UK might be? Apparently, at this point in time favourite subjects include Business Management, Design Studies, Law and Psychology, but ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/02/08/Most-Popular-UK-Degree-Courses http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/02/08/Most-Popular-UK-Degree-CoursesWed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTWant to share your experiences of student housing? Gair Rhydd, Cardiff University’s student newspaper, has launched their annual Student Housing survey for 2012.If you are a Cardiff student in your second ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/02/21/Gair-Rhydd-runs-Cardiff-Student-Housing-Survey-2012 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/02/21/Gair-Rhydd-runs-Cardiff-Student-Housing-Survey-2012Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMTCardiff Council is asking residents of Plasnewydd and Gabalfa wards if the HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) Licensing scheme should be extended to them. If extended, it would apply to many ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/03/01/HMO-licensing-scheme-to-extend-to-Plasnewydd-and-Gabalfa http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/03/01/HMO-licensing-scheme-to-extend-to-Plasnewydd-and-GabalfaThu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMTGet It Out For Cardiff, the annual end of term waste/recycling and charity collection, is set to expand with a new partnership bringing re-use banks to student locations across Cardiff.The YMCA ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/04/11/Get-It-Out-For-Cardiff-charity-reuse-scheme-new-partnership http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/04/11/Get-It-Out-For-Cardiff-charity-reuse-scheme-new-partnershipWed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTUndercover police have been patrolling the back streets of Cardiff in a renewed effort to prevent crime. With students away over the Easter holidays, the quieter streets around Roath and Cathays ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/04/19/Undercover-Bobbies-on-the-Beat-on-the-Back-Streets-of-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/04/19/Undercover-Bobbies-on-the-Beat-on-the-Back-Streets-of-CardiffThu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTResidents have voted against residents-only parking in over half of roads proposed as part of an Olympic-backed scheme.A majority of residents opposed the proposals in 30 out of 56 streets from ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/04/24/Cardiff-streets-vote-against-Olympic-residents-only-parking http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/04/24/Cardiff-streets-vote-against-Olympic-residents-only-parkingTue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMTIt’s election day! It is clear that many Cardiff residents have very mixed feelings about how they will vote on today, but it is so important to put some thought in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/03/Local-elections-Use-your-vote http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/05/03/Local-elections-Use-your-voteThu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMTToday is judgement day for the go-ahead on plans for a new six-storey city centre tower block. Developers Sydney and Cardiff want to build the tower block on St. Andrew’s Lane, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/13/Controversial-New-Student-Tower-Block-Set-for-the-Go-Ahead http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/13/Controversial-New-Student-Tower-Block-Set-for-the-Go-AheadWed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMTCardiff commuters face more affordable fares and less overcrowding than commuters in other UK cities, according to a new report by the Campaign for Better Transport. Manchester commuters face the worst ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/26/Cardiff-commuters-happiest-in-UK http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/06/26/Cardiff-commuters-happiest-in-UKTue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony takes place tonight, and Cardiff is lined up to play host to some of the upcoming Olympic sporting events. Olympic football began on Wednesday in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/27/The-Olympic-Games-begin http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/07/27/The-Olympic-Games-beginFri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMTCardiff Carnival takes place this Saturday 4th August 2012, and promises to be a vibrant cacophony of music and a flamboyant procession of costume, art and dance. The event includes a ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/02/Cardiff-Carnival-returns-this-weekend http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/02/Cardiff-Carnival-returns-this-weekendThu, 02 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Battling Australian Paralympic swimmer Rick Pendleton – triple gold medalist and winner of the 200m individual medley in Beijing 2008 – came to Cardiff Bay’s International Pool this week for final ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/14/Australian-Paralympic-Swimmers-Come-to-Cardiff-Bay http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/08/14/Australian-Paralympic-Swimmers-Come-to-Cardiff-BayTue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT Back in July, the capital’s transport boss, Councillor Ralph Cook, said that council officers had been instructed to consider the issue of a congestion charge. Just weeks after saying this revenue-raising ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/09/14/Council-rules-out-congestion-charge http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/09/14/Council-rules-out-congestion-chargeFri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT31-year-old Matthew Tvrdon appeared in Newport Crown Court via video link, charged with murder and attempted murder following a series of hit-and-run incidents in Cardiff last week.He stands accused of bringing ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/10/24/Cardiff-hit-and-run-accused-charged-with-murder http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/10/24/Cardiff-hit-and-run-accused-charged-with-murderWed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT Up to 9% increase announced in Rail fares leads to protests We are used to rail fares increasing every year, but when it rises dramatically more than wages then many feel it ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/11/Cardiff-News-Round-up-11th-December http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/11/Cardiff-News-Round-up-11th-DecemberTue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT If you’re going home by train over the Christmas period, prepare to face some disruptions. Indeed, Queen Street station and Cardiff central are going under the knife, or the hammer, should ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/18/Coming-soon-a-brand-new-Queen-Street-station http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/18/Coming-soon-a-brand-new-Queen-Street-stationTue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMTFestive salutations and seasonal felicitations! Which is to say, of course, “Merry Christmas”, or as we say here in Wales, “Nadolig Llawen!”, especially to our landlords and tenants.The Capital Properties office ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/21/Merry-Christmas-from-Capital http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2012/12/21/Merry-Christmas-from-CapitalFri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT We told you before Christmas about the works on Queen Street station and Cardiff Central, among other things, in order to give Cardiff its true place as the regional Capital it ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/01/28/Cardiff-Crossrail-on-the-way http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/01/28/Cardiff-Crossrail-on-the-wayMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Cardiff Council is conducting a consultation into its planned budget cuts of £22 million. You can make your comments on the draft budget proposals and suggest alternative ways of saving money ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/02/07/Have-your-say-on-Cardiff-Councils-22m-budget-cuts http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/02/07/Have-your-say-on-Cardiff-Councils-22m-budget-cutsThu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Talks of a Wakeboarding Park in Cardiff Bay have been going on for almost a year now, but the project has never been so close to completion. Previous episodes The story began in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/02/15/Watersports-fans-rejoice-Wakeboarding-Park-on-its-way http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/02/15/Watersports-fans-rejoice-Wakeboarding-Park-on-its-wayFri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMTA new campus for Cardiff and Vale College Born from the merger of Barry College and Coleg Glan Hafren, Cardiff and Vale College has many facilities in the Cardiff region but until ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/25/A-brand-new-state-of-the-art-campus-in-Cardiff-Bay http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/25/A-brand-new-state-of-the-art-campus-in-Cardiff-BayMon, 25 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTWhat may sound like a cheap B movie is actually happening in Cardiff. Well, almost. No one’s attacking us. If you suffer from arachnophobia and live in The Parade, Roath, you ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/28/Attack-of-the-giant-tarantula http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/03/28/Attack-of-the-giant-tarantulaThu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMTBlack bin bags could be replaced with transparent bags in Cardiff, so it would be possible to see whether people are throwing away waste that could be recycled.A Council Waste Awareness ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/09/Council-Proposes-See-Through-Bin-Bags-to-Encourage-Recycling http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/09/Council-Proposes-See-Through-Bin-Bags-to-Encourage-RecyclingTue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT It's not been easy. It's been a long and bumpy ride with numerous difficulties but last month the University of South Wales finally opened its doors, promising to bring hundreds of ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/30/University-of-South-Wales-opens-its-doors-to-over-33000-students http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/04/30/University-of-South-Wales-opens-its-doors-to-over-33000-studentsTue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Planning is underway for a brand new, state of the art Ice Arena in Cardiff Bay which will give a massive boost to Cardiff’s International reputation and development. Due to start ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/23/Brand-New-Ice-Arena-in-Cardiff-Bay http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/05/23/Brand-New-Ice-Arena-in-Cardiff-BayThu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMTExciting plans for a new Cardiff Bay developmentPositive support from property experts has been given after confirmation that the Welsh Government will be investing in the property development boom in Cardiff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/06/12/The-Welsh-Government-pursues-the-Cardiff-Bay-Property-Market- http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/06/12/The-Welsh-Government-pursues-the-Cardiff-Bay-Property-Market-Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTThis summer, 300 tonnes of sand will create an 'urban beach' in Cardiff Bay where thousands of visitors will be able to soak up the sun (if we have any!), relax ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/06/26/A-Summer-City-Beach-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/06/26/A-Summer-City-Beach-in-CardiffWed, 26 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMTIt’s time for celebration in Cardiff! Here at Capital Properties, we would like to say a huge 'Congratulations!' to all students graduating this year! Without doubt all your hard work over ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/07/17/Graduation-Fever-Hits-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/07/17/Graduation-Fever-Hits-CardiffWed, 17 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT It appears that the iconic Vulcan Hotel that was dismantled last year will live on in a museum after plans were submitted to rebuild it at the St Fagans National History ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/09/Plans-to-rebuild-Cardiffs-Vulcan-Hotel-submitted http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/09/Plans-to-rebuild-Cardiffs-Vulcan-Hotel-submittedFri, 09 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT When people think about student accommodation, many see cold, damp, mouldy and unloved properties that have been poorly maintained due to years of partying and general student lifestyles. However, today this ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/22/Student-accommodation-continues-to-improve http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/08/22/Student-accommodation-continues-to-improveThu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT(Caledonian Road By Kieran Long on Twitter) A new student accommodation built for the University College London (UCL) has been awarded with the Carbuncle Cup for the world’s worst building. The student accommodation ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/09/04/Carbuncle-Cup-for-worst-building-awarded-to-student-accommodation http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/09/04/Carbuncle-Cup-for-worst-building-awarded-to-student-accommodationWed, 04 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT A regeneration plan set in the heart of Cardiff city centre has been given the go ahead by Cardiff Council’s Labour leadership. The plans which will use taxpayers money are designed to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/09/20/Cardiffs-gateway-to-Wales-plans-approved-by-Council http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/09/20/Cardiffs-gateway-to-Wales-plans-approved-by-CouncilFri, 20 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT Whether you’re a Cardiff fresher, college student, sixth form student or a veteran university student, one of the best events on the student calendar is just around the corner. On Tuesday ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/10/03/Get-down-to-the-Student-Lock-In-2013 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/10/03/Get-down-to-the-Student-Lock-In-2013Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTCardiff Council has unveiled new plans to turn a derelict Cardiff estate into a prospering attractive riverfront community. The new estate will be situated on Dumballs Road and will include around 1,500 ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/10/28/New-riverfront-community-to-be-created-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/10/28/New-riverfront-community-to-be-created-in-CardiffMon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMTIf you go down to Cardiff City Centre today you’ll find far more than just shops, businesses and Xmas lights! Cardiff has always been home to some extravagant events and displays ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/11/18/Elephant-Parade-arrives-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/11/18/Elephant-Parade-arrives-in-CardiffMon, 18 Nov 2013 00:00:00 GMTWork on a new pedestrian bridge linking Cardiff’s retail centre with a new 80,000 sq. ft. office scheme (Capital Quarter) is due to begin construction in January 2014. The £2.5m bridge ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/12/17/Construction-of-new-pedestrian-bridge-in-Cardiff-to-begin-next-month http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2013/12/17/Construction-of-new-pedestrian-bridge-in-Cardiff-to-begin-next-monthTue, 17 Dec 2013 00:00:00 GMTPlans to demolish an office block in central Cardiff have been submitted to Cardiff Council, with developers planning to build a new seven-storey student accommodation block on the plot, providing living ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/01/22/New-student-accommodation-to-be-built-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/01/22/New-student-accommodation-to-be-built-in-CardiffWed, 22 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTIn 2011, at a conference held at the European Parliament in Brussels, Cardiff was awarded the prestigious title of European Capital for Sport 2014. Now in 2014, Cardiff are celebrating their ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/01/31/Cardiff-The-European-Capital-for-Sport-2014 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/01/31/Cardiff-The-European-Capital-for-Sport-2014Fri, 31 Jan 2014 00:00:00 GMTCardiff Council’s plans to redevelop a run-down industrial area into a new riverfront community have taken a massive step forward after the council released a new report detailing the redevelopment scheme.The ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/02/07/New-Cardiff-Community-to-be-created-on-Dumballs-Road http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/02/07/New-Cardiff-Community-to-be-created-on-Dumballs-RoadFri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMTA recent document released by Cardiff Council has proposed a £50m cut in spending for 2014/2015 and it has been estimated that £9.2m of the overall £50m cut will directly affect ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/02/12/Proposed-cuts-for-public-services-creates-uproar-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/02/12/Proposed-cuts-for-public-services-creates-uproar-in-CardiffWed, 12 Feb 2014 00:00:00 GMT A Grade II listed Gothic mansion in Cardiff which has been partially closed for over 30 years is set to fully reopen in 2015 after fears about redevelopment funding were quashed ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/03/20/Gothic-mansion-in-Cardiff-set-to-reopen-in-2015 http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/03/20/Gothic-mansion-in-Cardiff-set-to-reopen-in-2015Thu, 20 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMTThe Welsh Government are in the final stages of planning the development of the south side of Callaghan Square, an undeveloped area on the outskirts of the city centre towards Cardiff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/04/03/Callaghan-Square-development-may-soon-be-underway http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/04/03/Callaghan-Square-development-may-soon-be-underwayThu, 03 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTOn March 31st 2014, Cardiff Council introduced a new 20mph speed limit across the Cathays and Plasnewydd districts of Cardiff. The goal is to reduce the number of accidents on the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/04/24/New-20mph-speed-limit-for-Cathays-and-Plasnewydd http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/04/24/New-20mph-speed-limit-for-Cathays-and-PlasnewyddThu, 24 Apr 2014 00:00:00 GMTThis year, the Welsh capital will host its 12th Half Marathon, where thousands of people will take part in the 13.1 mile run to raise money for charity, and (in the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/05/15/Get-your-running-shoes-on-for-this-years-Cardiff-Half-Marathon http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/05/15/Get-your-running-shoes-on-for-this-years-Cardiff-Half-MarathonThu, 15 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT Earlier in 2014, we brought you news that Cardiff Council plans to create a new riverfront community on a run-down industrial estate situated on Dumballs Road in Cardiff Bay. However, while Cardiff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/06/05/Regeneration-plans-for-Dumballs-Road-in-jeopardy http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/06/05/Regeneration-plans-for-Dumballs-Road-in-jeopardyThu, 05 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT At the end of 2013, Cardiff Council revealed plans to redevelop the area north of Cardiff Central train station, and to create a ‘gateway to Wales’. These plans were updated in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/06/26/BBC-Wales-HQ-finds-home-in-Cardiffs-new-Capital-Square-development http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/06/26/BBC-Wales-HQ-finds-home-in-Cardiffs-new-Capital-Square-developmentThu, 26 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMTLast month, the BBC announced plans to move its headquarters to Cardiff Council's Capital Square development, which was received as a huge boost for the city as the move is not ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/07/17/Boost-for-Cardiff-Councils-Capital-Quarter-development http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/07/17/Boost-for-Cardiff-Councils-Capital-Quarter-developmentThu, 17 Jul 2014 00:00:00 GMTResponsible for monitoring and advising on the standards and quality in UK higher education, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) conducted a review into Cardiff University in April this year and recorded ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/08/07/Wales-leading-university-commended-by-QAA-while-SU-ranks-among-best-in-Britain http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/08/07/Wales-leading-university-commended-by-QAA-while-SU-ranks-among-best-in-BritainThu, 07 Aug 2014 00:00:00 GMTSecurity measures put in place ahead of the imminent NATO summit taking place in Cardiff and Newport this week (4th-5th September) have caused issues for both residents and local businesses within ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/09/02/NATO-summit-brings-severe-security-measures-to-South-Wales http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/09/02/NATO-summit-brings-severe-security-measures-to-South-WalesTue, 02 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTCardiff University is currently celebrating double success after being named among the top 125 universities in the world for the first time in 4 years, as well as 1 of 6 ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/09/25/Cardiff-University-celebrates-double-success http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/09/25/Cardiff-University-celebrates-double-successThu, 25 Sep 2014 00:00:00 GMTCardiff University has announced plans to invest up to £300 million in the construction of four new research centres. The plans are part of their ambitious vision to boost the Welsh ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/10/16/Cardiff-University-hopes-to-stimulate-economic-growth-with-Innovation-System http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/10/16/Cardiff-University-hopes-to-stimulate-economic-growth-with-Innovation-SystemThu, 16 Oct 2014 00:00:00 GMT One of Cardiff’s three major universities has been praised in a recent report published by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) – the UK’s higher education watchdog. Cardiff Metropolitan University, formerly known ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/11/06/Academic-standards-at-Cardiff-Met-commended-by-the-QAA http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/11/06/Academic-standards-at-Cardiff-Met-commended-by-the-QAAThu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT Are you a student who’s thinking about where to live after you graduate? Or have you finished your studies and are looking for the ideal location to settle down? If so, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/11/27/Cardiff-named-one-of-the-most-affordable-places-to-rent-in-Britain http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/11/27/Cardiff-named-one-of-the-most-affordable-places-to-rent-in-BritainThu, 27 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT Sign up for a property with us and get a free £10 Lunch Voucher to use at Svago! If you've been too busy with coursework and exam revision to think about signing ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/12/22/Sign-up-for-a-property-today-and-get-a-free-lunch-at-Svago http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2014/12/22/Sign-up-for-a-property-today-and-get-a-free-lunch-at-SvagoMon, 22 Dec 2014 00:00:00 GMTIn May 2015, millions of people will vote in the UK general election to decide which political party (or parties) will form the country’s 56 th Parliament. The election will shape the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/01/08/Thousands-of-students-arent-registered-to-vote http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/01/08/Thousands-of-students-arent-registered-to-voteThu, 08 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMTIn recent months, Cardiff has been praised for its efforts in many different aspects of its lifestyle. While the city itself was named one of the most affordable places to rent ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/02/05/Can-Cardiff-become-Britains-answer-to-Amsterdam http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/02/05/Can-Cardiff-become-Britains-answer-to-AmsterdamThu, 05 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTCalling all colour-happy ravers! Whether you are a student or not, the most vibrant and colourful festival in Wales is back for its second year - hurrah! On Saturday 6th June, ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/02/26/Be-ready-The-Color-Festival-is-BACK http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/02/26/Be-ready-The-Color-Festival-is-BACKThu, 26 Feb 2015 00:00:00 GMTRejoice! You live in Cathays, one of the best places to be a student in the UK! OK, we admit, we made that up. But just look around you… The area ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/03/26/Living-in-Cathays-is-just-AWESOME http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/03/26/Living-in-Cathays-is-just-AWESOMEThu, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 GMTHooray, it's the Easter holidays! We've battled through the dreaded winter, and we are now onto a pleasant spring, one month closer to summer. Most of you have submitted your essays ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/04/09/Whats-occurring-this-April http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/04/09/Whats-occurring-this-AprilThu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMT Cardiff is becoming the city for fantastic food and drink, with dozens of quirky eateries, bars and cafés that are popping up all over the place. Cardiff residents and visitors are ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/04/23/Cardiff-is-going-pop-up-crazy http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/04/23/Cardiff-is-going-pop-up-crazyThu, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 GMTThis Saturday, the hospitable venue St Andrews Church will host The Great Roath Bake Off for the fifth consecutive year. The event brings together thousands of residents from all over Cardiff ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/05/07/The-Great-Roath-Bake-Off-how-to-make-the-ultimate-bake http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/05/07/The-Great-Roath-Bake-Off-how-to-make-the-ultimate-bakeThu, 07 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT It's time to celebrate! Why, you ask? Because it's summer! Well technically it's not until 21st June but realistically, the best sunshine is generally in May/June and then we'll have our ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/05/21/Picnic-parties-all-summer-long http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/05/21/Picnic-parties-all-summer-longThu, 21 May 2015 00:00:00 GMTYou’ve faced the dreaded battle of third term and have almost conquered it; you’ve submitted your essays and have survived the stress of exam season, but have you thrown a party ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/06/04/Sail-into-the-summer-holidays-with-a-hangover http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/06/04/Sail-into-the-summer-holidays-with-a-hangoverThu, 04 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTHands up if you're having a mild panic about where the next couple of months' money are coming from? Hands up if your student loan was spent in the first week ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/06/18/Be-saver-savvy http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/06/18/Be-saver-savvyThu, 18 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMTSummer is the festival season; cold beer, great music, huge queues for the toilet, what’s not to love? Festival season kicked off last weekend with Glastonbury, but that doesn’t mean you’ve ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/07/02/4-Fantastic-Festivals-to-enjoy-this-Summer http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/07/02/4-Fantastic-Festivals-to-enjoy-this-SummerThu, 02 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe summer can be a difficult time if you’re a student; with an abundance of time and a lack of money it is no surprise that students turn to summer work ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/07/23/3-things-you-must-know-to-find-a-summer-job http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/07/23/3-things-you-must-know-to-find-a-summer-jobThu, 23 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMTPicture the scene: you've spent the past few months planning the perfect holiday, to a destination you've always wanted to visit, where you'll be doing the activity you've always wanted to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/08/06/Pack-smart-this-summer http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/08/06/Pack-smart-this-summerThu, 06 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT National Burger Day is on its way! If you're anything like us here at Capital Properties, you already knew that; we've had the 27th of August marked in our calendar since ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/08/20/Cardiffs-7-best-burger-hotspots http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/08/20/Cardiffs-7-best-burger-hotspotsThu, 20 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMTResults Day has been and gone, and if you're reading this, chances are you were accepted on to a course and will be starting university at the end of the month. ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/09/10/The-first-year-of-uni-a-survival-guide http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/09/10/The-first-year-of-uni-a-survival-guideThu, 10 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTWhen you move to a new city, it's always exciting to see what it has to offer, it's only normal to want to visit all the tourist traps, surround yourself in ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/09/24/So-youve-moved-to-Cardiff-what-now http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/09/24/So-youve-moved-to-Cardiff-what-nowThu, 24 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTIn June, plans were submitted for the construction of a 35 storey student accommodation building between Customhouse Street, Hope Street and Bute Street, opposite the Radisson Blu hotel. The building is ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/10/08/Plans-announced-for-new-student-accommodation-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/10/08/Plans-announced-for-new-student-accommodation-in-CardiffThu, 08 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTIt's almost Halloween, which means it's time to begin deciding what you’re going to dress up as. Of course, you could put in endless hours, and deplete your bank account, to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/10/22/Celebrate-Halloween-without-frightening-your-bank-account http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/10/22/Celebrate-Halloween-without-frightening-your-bank-accountThu, 22 Oct 2015 00:00:00 GMTOnce a tenant has chosen a property to rent, they will be asked to sign a tenancy agreement, this is true whether they obtain the property through a letting agent (such ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/11/05/What-if-my-landlord-breaks-the-tenancy-agreement http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/11/05/What-if-my-landlord-breaks-the-tenancy-agreementThu, 05 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMTAfter a "short" hiatus, our coffee shop guide is back on tracks, and today we'll be looking at Hoffi Coffi. Hoffi Coffi (which is Welsh for "like coffee") opened in October ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/11/19/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Hoffi-Coffi http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/11/19/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Hoffi-CoffiThu, 19 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT After months of uncertainty about when Rent Smart Wales would finally launch ("autumn 2015" wasn't a very informative date!), the new licensing scheme finally launched on 23 November. The confusion surrounding ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/12/03/Rent-Smart-Wales-is-here-are-you-prepared http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/12/03/Rent-Smart-Wales-is-here-are-you-preparedThu, 03 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTYou've probably been bombarded by Christmas adverts, music, displays and decorations over the last few weeks at least, but now that we’re in mid-December, we're ready to put on the Christmas ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/12/17/Have-a-wonderful-Christmas-time-in-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2015/12/17/Have-a-wonderful-Christmas-time-in-CardiffThu, 17 Dec 2015 00:00:00 GMTThe second university semester is upon us, which means it will soon be time to think about your student accommodation for next year, if you haven't already done so. You may ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/01/07/A-guide-to-picking-the-perfect-housemate http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/01/07/A-guide-to-picking-the-perfect-housemateThu, 07 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTDespite a recent setback, Cardiff's new Language and Culture Centre is set to open at the end of this month. The construction of The Welsh Language and Cultural Centre (WLCC) received ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/01/21/The-Old-Library-will-soon-be-home-to-Cardiffs-new-language-and-culture-centre http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/01/21/The-Old-Library-will-soon-be-home-to-Cardiffs-new-language-and-culture-centreThu, 21 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTThis week's Coffee Shop Guide will focus on Soho Coffee Co. in the Capitol Shopping Centre. Soho Coffee Co. prides itself on being part of the Fairtrade scheme, which ensures their ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/02/11/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Soho-Coffee-Co http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/02/11/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Soho-Coffee-CoThu, 11 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTIt feels like rarely a week goes by without some news of developers seeking permission to build a new development or building. This week is no different, as it has been ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/03/10/New-media-campus-coming-to-Cardiff http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/03/10/New-media-campus-coming-to-CardiffThu, 10 Mar 2016 00:00:00 GMTRoath, which also contains the area of Cardiff known as Plasnewydd, is one of the larger suburbs of Cardiff, and is popular with students, professionals and families. It is such a ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/09/25/Cardiff-Area-Guide-Roath http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/09/25/Cardiff-Area-Guide-RoathWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTIf you've lived in Cardiff for more than a week, you'll be aware of how incredible this city's nightlife is; whatever your taste in music, or your preferred atmosphere, there's a ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/04/07/Best-Alternative-Cardiff-Nights-Out http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/04/07/Best-Alternative-Cardiff-Nights-OutThu, 07 Apr 2016 00:00:00 GMTUniversity can be a costly experience, between the nights out, buying fancy dress costumes and having the time of your life, it can amount to a lot of money. Even if ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/05/05/Make-money-while-you-study http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/05/05/Make-money-while-you-studyThu, 05 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTThe great thing about student societies is that they give you the opportunity to meet like-minded people who share similar hobbies and interests as you; societies are a great way to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/06/02/Student-societies-the-weird-and-wacky http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/06/02/Student-societies-the-weird-and-wackyThu, 02 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT Penylan is a quiet suburb in eastern Cardiff. The neighbourhood is directly east of Roath and north of Adamsdown and Splott., and is well known for its Edwardian era houses, and ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/09/25/Cardiff-Area-Guide-Penylan http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/09/25/Cardiff-Area-Guide-PenylanWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT The summer is here once again (although it’s definitely not as warm and sunny as we would like), which means it’s the perfect time to explore and have fun. We frequently ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/07/28/Go-on-a-Welsh-adventure-this-summer http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/07/28/Go-on-a-Welsh-adventure-this-summerThu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 GMTCathays is one of the most popular areas for students and young professionals in Cardiff. Located to the south of Heath, east of Roath and north of the city centre, Cathays ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/09/25/Cardiff-Area-Guide-Cathays http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/09/25/Cardiff-Area-Guide-CathaysWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMTIt's hard to believe we're already two thirds of the way through the year; 2016 has flown by! However, don't let the fact that shops have started stocking their Christmas gear ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/08/25/There-is-still-fun-to-be-had-in-Cardiff-this-year http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/08/25/There-is-still-fun-to-be-had-in-Cardiff-this-yearThu, 25 Aug 2016 00:00:00 GMTWhether you've moved into student halls, a student house or a flat, it's likely that the first thing on your mind - aside from finding the best local takeaway and pub ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/09/22/The-best-ways-to-decorate-your-student-property http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/09/22/The-best-ways-to-decorate-your-student-propertyThu, 22 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMTNew research by HSBC has revealed some surprising statistics about student spending, and while it may be obvious how expensive time at university can be, it may be a shock to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/10/20/First-year-students-spend-3300-each-in-the-first-100-days-of-uni http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/10/20/First-year-students-spend-3300-each-in-the-first-100-days-of-uniThu, 20 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMTSecond Cup is one of Cardiff's newest and brightest coffee shops; it opened only a few short weeks ago. Of course, we felt it was our duty to pop in for ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/11/24/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Second-Cup http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/11/24/Cardiff-Coffee-Shops-Guide-Second-CupThu, 24 Nov 2016 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year again, where lectures and seminars are done, and students can focus on relaxing and enjoying the festive period, but before you all get lost in the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/12/22/Have-a-Capital-Christmas http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2016/12/22/Have-a-Capital-ChristmasThu, 22 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT2017 is only a few days old, and we're already excited to see what the year has in store for us! To get you in the new year spirit, and to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/01/05/What-does-2017-have-in-store-for-Cardiff-and-its-residents http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/01/05/What-does-2017-have-in-store-for-Cardiff-and-its-residentsThu, 05 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT Cathays, along with Roath, has been a living hub for students of Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and Cardiff Metropolitan University for years. In the 2011 Census, it was ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/01/19/Is-Cathays-still-a-residential-hub-for-students http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/01/19/Is-Cathays-still-a-residential-hub-for-studentsThu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMTAs Cardiff residents, we’re sure you can’t blame us here at Capital Properties for feeling just the tiniest bit passionate about Doctor Who. After all, Cardiff was the home of the ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/02/02/Peter-Capaldi-is-leaving-Doctor-Who-wholl-replace-him http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/02/02/Peter-Capaldi-is-leaving-Doctor-Who-wholl-replace-himThu, 02 Feb 2017 00:00:00 GMTThat dreaded lump sum of deposit you have to pay before you move in is even more of an annoyance if you don’t receive it back. Student houses are bound to ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/05/24/How-to-ensure-deposit-return-runs-smoothly-this-summer http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/05/24/How-to-ensure-deposit-return-runs-smoothly-this-summerWed, 24 May 2017 00:00:00 GMTIt's that time of year again where students start focusing on next years accommodation. So before you get lost in all the Christmas cheer why not secure next years accommodation sooner ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/11/20/One-More-Thing-to-do-Before-Christmas http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2017/11/20/One-More-Thing-to-do-Before-ChristmasMon, 20 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMTCardiff is proud to be a huge part of The 2019 Six Nations. The thrilling atmosphere of simply being in Cardiff on match days is not to be missed!! If you ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/01/28/Six-Nations-kicking-off-soon http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/01/28/Six-Nations-kicking-off-soonMon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT With the UK weather being as unpredictable as ever... you may not want to venture out too far this Easter weekend... but don't worry... there is so much going on right ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/04/02/Whats-on-in-Cardiff-over-the-Easter-Weekend http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/04/02/Whats-on-in-Cardiff-over-the-Easter-WeekendTue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT Don't panic, we are still here behind the scenes looking after our wonderful tenants :-) Some of you may have noticed our Cathays office has now closed but this will ... http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/04/02/Where-has-Capital-Properties-gone- http://www.capitalpropertiescardiff.co.uk/blog/2019/04/02/Where-has-Capital-Properties-gone-Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 GMT