How To Find Long Term Accommodation
The majority of long-term visitors to the UK join or establish a shared flat. This is certainly a good way to keep costs down and meet new people.
Many others prefer studio flats or the privacy of a one-bedroom flat - the choices in London are virtually endless.
Information Sources and Vacancies
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The internet is also ay popular source of accommodation options. Visit our Accommodation Websites guide for links.
Loot is a daily newspaper with extensive accommodation listings. Grouped in price bands, Loot is the first port of call for many flat-hunters. Buy it early and contact your prefered choices as soon as possible - remember that thousands of others are looking as well! Check out their website at www.loot.co.uk.
Real Estate Agencies will help you with your accommodation needs for a fee. Typically this fee can range from a flat fee minimum of £50 up to two week's rent. Make sure that the agency you use is a member of the Rental Agency Association check out our Estate Agents.
Other southern hemisphere magazines with accommodation listings include TNT (which has the most extensive listings), Southern Cross, SA Star-Times, and LAM. These can be picked up in or near many of the major Tube stations and in high pedestrian areas such as Regent Street and Earls Court. Of the main British newspapers, The Guardian and the Evening Standard have extensive accommodation classifieds, and The Times is also worth checking.
Throughout London there are innumerable Newsagents and Noticeboards that will display accommodation adverts. These are most prevalent around tube stations, particularly in 'international' areas such as Earls Court.
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