Officer Kite,
Where did you hear that about the refurbishment. I know their accomodation is full but I managed to get booked until October 2018 so Im assuming they aren't knocking it down! Maybe they will just move me to one of the other two sites if they do though.
I elected to go with the onsite as I didn't like the sound of trying to find a short term let for 6 months in a student town. But also because this is a second career for me and I didn't want to be that creepy 30yo old dude rocking up to a house share meet and greet!