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Student Moving Tips - End-of-Term, House Shares and Storage

A budget-first guide to student moves - when to share a van, when to use storage, and how to avoid deposit deductions.

Holdem Removals· 16 February 2026· 6 min read
Student loading boxes into a small removal van outside a shared house
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Student moves are time-pressed, low-budget and high-volume during May and September. Here's how to do them well and not end up paying for a brand-new mattress at the destination.

Share a van

Two students moving the same direction can split a van and pay roughly 60% each - still cheaper than two separate jobs.

Use summer storage

Storing in Northampton over summer and shipping to your next house in September is usually cheaper than transporting twice.

Deposit-deduction killers

  • Carpet stains - protect with floor runners
  • Wall scuffs from furniture corners
  • Holes from picture hooks (fill before leaving)
  • Cleaning - pay for an end-of-tenancy clean rather than risk it

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer student discounts?

Yes - show a valid NUS or campus card for 10% off small-van bookings.

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