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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 for next year's student accommodation yet, you're in luck because here at Capital Properties we're launching a new special offer ...
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Your 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 a month or two and learning to budget so that you don't spend all of your money at once. Now, ...
Read "De-stress after a busy term with these exciting Christmas activities"
Whether 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 the time, celebrating Christmas in your student house can be an incredible experience. Besides tasting the dishes at each of ...
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, we at Capital Properties understand that you’re likely to be seeking a place that can offer both value for money ...
Read "Cardiff named one of the most affordable places to rent in Britain"
One 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 health and fitness cafe, there is a fantastic mixture of restaurants, cafes and sandwich shops in Cardiff, and this doesn't ...
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 as UWIC, was opened in 1976 and currently has a total student population of 17,000 within its 5 academic schools ...
Read "Academic standards at Cardiff Met commended by the QAA"
When 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 your favourite nightclub! While there is definitely nothing wrong with sticking to what you know, your time at university is ...
Read "Wales Millennium Centre: 10th anniversary celebrations"
Cardiff 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 economy by establishing Wales as an international leader in technological innovation.World's first Social Science Research Park take centre stageThe project, ...
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Now 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 may not have seen much of the city beyond your lecture theatres and the nearest pub. By now, you should ...
Cardiff 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 UK universities to achieve top marks for gay-friendliness. The 2014 QS World University Rankings, which ranks 800 of the world’s universities, ...
It'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 memory. It also means that the team here at Capital Properties can look forward to what September is really about ...
Security 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 the cities as a nine-foot high security fence dubbed the ‘ring of steel’ is proving to have a big impact ...
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Last 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 TV series has long-standing links with Wales, and Cardiff in particular; since the new series launched in 2005, Cardiff has ...
Summer 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 close, the Cardiff Festival and Comedy Festival have offered us endless hours of joy, and Cardiff hosted the UEFA Super ...
Read "Enjoy the last of summer with some exciting local events"
Responsible 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 impressive results in the many areas under assessment. The report particularly praised the university’s dedication to acknowledging the positive contributions ...
Read "Wales' leading university commended by QAA while SU ranks among best in Britain"
The 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 Cathays or Roath and want to enjoy nature over the summer holidays, Roath Park is close and has a lovely ...
Last 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 only expected to bring extensive financial benefits, but is also likely to encourage other companies to relocate to the area. ...
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Beginning 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' home and into a new city such as Cardiff, which may seem quite busy if you're from somewhere a little ...
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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 May 2014 when Cardiff Council announced that they had moved forward with plans to acquire the lease to the entire ...
Read "BBC Wales HQ finds home in Cardiff's new Capital Square development"
This 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 will take place on Saturday 14th June at Splott Market, a festival that's toured all over Germany and thrown a ...
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 Council and Bellerophon have announced details on the project, the plans could now be in jeopardy after one local business ...
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 four years and is one of the world's most viewed sporting events, with the 2006 final in Germany attracting a ...
Read "Top 5 pubs in Cathays and Roath to watch the FIFA World Cup"
This 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 case of professionals) try and set or beat their personal best time; what's more, 2014 runners will be the first ...
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Now 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 history or not, there are some brilliant museums in Cardiff and its surrounding areas that are well worth a visit!1. ...
On 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 roads of the Welsh capital and encourage people to use ‘healthier’ modes of transport such as buses, cycling and walking.Back ...
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, where Swansea University challenge Cardiff University in 31 Varsity shield sporting events and the main event - the men's rugby. ...
The 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 Bay. Discussions of what to do with the plot have been ongoing since the government bought the site from property ...
One 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 allows you to explore new cultures, meet new people and create fantastic memories, so it is no wonder we see ...
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 by a £4 million pledge from local and national foundations. Insole Court, situated on Fairwater Road in Llandaff, was built by ...
At 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 the Capital's energetic club scene: Destination Cardiff. We are just over a week away from the launch of Cardiff's brand ...
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The 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 its doors on 20th January this year, Café Pure launched at just the right time to catch those who were ...
A 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 public services.Two of Cardiff’s top cultural venues, St David’s Hall and the New Theatre, are under threat of closure as ...
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Cardiff 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 33-acre site, situated on Dumballs Road, is currently occupied by garages and industrial units, but as we mentioned back in ...
In 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 title by displaying the European Capital of Sport 2014 logo on Cardiff Castle. Cardiff was awarded the title after European sporting ...
Plans 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 space for more than 300 students. Under the plans, Windsor House, located on Windsor Lane, off Dumfries Place is expected to ...
When 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 of the city centre is a lively area in its own right, popular with postgraduates who choose to stay in ...
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