Moving out advice and free ice cream for donating unwanted items

The time has come to start thinking about clearing out your houses, halls or rooms and getting ready for your next step, whether that’s moving down the road, heading back home or taking the leap to a brand-new city.

Liverpool Student Homes has some great top tips for stress-free moving out, including advice about keeping records of final utility meter readings and how you might be eligible for a TV Licence refund.

Liverpool Student Homes moving out information

Renters’ Rights Act

Don’t forget that from 1 May 2026 major changes came into effect that give you stronger protection, but you may need to take action to end your tenancy in line with the new rules.

Your renters’ rights explained

Leave Liverpool Tidy and donate unwanted items

Our students’ union, JMSU, is hosting a Leave Liverpool Tidy Day of Action on Monday 11 May to help make your clear‑out that little bit easier (and more sustainable!).

How it works is simple. Gather any items you don’t want to take with you, such as clothes, kitchen equipment, home décor, or unopened tinned food and bring them to the drop‑off point in the Student Life Building between 10am and 4pm. Your donations will then be collected and repurposed.

This year, they’re also focusing on textbooks and books as part of student officer Erin’s Book Campaign.

As a thank you, everyone who donates will receive a delicious free ice cream - perfect for cooling down after all that clearing out.

Donating unwanted items and leaving our city tidy

Be vigilant and secure your accommodation against burglaries

With the recent good weather we have been experiencing, and with people focusing on moving in and out of properties, you are reminded to be extra vigilant and to ensure windows and doors are not left open or unlocked even if you are only leaving your property for a few minutes.

More advice from Merseyside Police is available on their crime prevention webpages.