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Oxford Students Move Into Disused Tour Bus to Avoid Soaring Rents

Facing projected final‑year rents up to £10,000, the students opted for a converted tour bus to cut costs.

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Overview

  • The pair, both 20, say they are living in a 44ft Ayats Bravo parked at an Oxford car park after buying it on Facebook Marketplace.
  • They report paying £73 a week to park the undriveable bus, which was towed from Liverpool at a cost of about £1,300.
  • They estimate spending roughly £3,000 on renovations and say the setup will still be cheaper than renting.
  • Their forecast suggests savings of £2,500–£3,500 each over the coming academic year versus projected rents of £9,000–£10,000.
  • The bus, described as previously used by the Sugababes, lacks a shower, so they wash at a friend’s house while continuing upgrades.