Louisa Darian

Louisa joined Which? in December 2011 and is responsible for policy work on Higher Education and Housing. Before joining at Which? Louisa worked at the think tank Resolution Foundation working on a project on the private rented sector.

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Are uni students getting value for money?

by Louisa Darian, Senior Policy Adviser Consumer Rights 15 May 2013

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Annual university tuition fees have trebled from £3,000 to £9,000 and students are under pressure to choose the right course. We've found that variations in student workload make it hard for them to compare. (more about university course information...)

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Are letting agents breaking the law on fees?

by Louisa Darian, Senior Policy Adviser Consumer Rights 5 March 2013

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We’ve just mystery shopped letting agents and found that many aren’t being upfront about their fees. We think they’re breaking the law – so how are they getting away with it? (more about letting agent fees)

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Renting roulette: the great letting agents gamble

by Louisa Darian, Senior Policy Adviser Consumer Rights 24 November 2012

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Our new research into the lettings market reveals bad practice, unexpected fees and a lack of protection that fails both landlords and tenants. Is renting through a letting agent too much of a gamble? (more about letting agents..)

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Scotland slams the door on ‘rip-off’ letting agent fees

by Louisa Darian, Senior Policy Adviser Money 29 August 2012

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The Scottish government has ruled that letting agents and landlords shouldn’t charge upfront fees to tenants outside of their deposit. With rents rising and evidence of high fees, should the rest of the UK follow? (more about letting agents fees...)

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Would you borrow £27k without taking one-to-one advice?

by Louisa Darian, Senior Policy Adviser Consumer Rights 13 August 2012

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When it comes to any big financial transaction – buying a house, a car, choosing a financial product – the need for good advice is a no brainer. With uni fees so high, why are so few students getting one-to-one advice? (more about uni advice...)

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Are you ‘letting’ agents take more than your deposit?

by Louisa Darian, Senior Policy Adviser Energy & Home 30 May 2012

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As rents rise and wages are squeezed, headlines abound over how the UK’s tenants are struggling. This is only half the story. Tenants may also be faced with other costs at the beginning, during and end of a tenancy. (more about letting agents...)

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