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Accommodation in the UK
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Temporary or Short Term Accommodation
To get you started, we have included some useful sites that may assist you in finding temporary accommodation. Be wary of organizing long-term accommodation before you arrive!
Youth Hostels Association
www.yha.org.uk
Online Hostel Bookings
www.hostelworld.com
Hostels and Budget Accommodation
www.backpackers.co.uk
London Property Guide
www.londonpropertyguide.co.uk
Net Letting Accommodation Service
www.net-lettings.co.uk
Longer Term Accommodation
After arriving and finding your feet, the best way to find a room in a flat-share or house-share would be through publications like the TNT Magazine (a free weekly independent travel magazine for travellers), Loot and The Evening Standard in London. For country regions, the best place to start looking is in local papers.
Independent Travel Magazine
www.tntmagazine.com/uk/
Collection of shared property available
www.findaproperty.com
London House/Flat Share
www.intolondon.com
Newspaper with Accommodation section
www.loot.com
it is important to establish which costs are included in the rent and which are the tenants responsibility...
Some Renting Guidelines
When renting a property it is important to establish which costs are included in the rent and which are the tenants responsibility.
Other factors you may wish to take into consideration when renting a property:
Is the property supplied furnished or unfurnished?
What type of central heating is available?
How close is the property to local infrastructure? (shops, transport etc)
How much notice is required when leaving the property?
You should agree an inventory list when you move in.
Additional costs associated with renting property
Important factors to consider when deciding on a location:
- A security deposit for the property and its contents is normally required. (One month rent)
- Property rent paid in advance (Usually one month)
- Utility bills (Electricity & Gas bills are paid quarterly)
- Water Rates (Metered water)
- Council Tax (Provision for local services)
- Telephone (British Telecom – Home phone & Broadband)
- Television licence (£140)
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