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Living in LondonYour complete student accommodation guide 2013
For many students considering studying in London, the potential costs of living in the city can be a serious concern. The good news is that, every year, thousands of students find affordable, clean, comfortable and safe accommodation in the capital and that the University of London is there to support them every step of the way!
The University of London houses
around 23,000 students in
University Halls of Residence as
well as its owned and head-
leased flats and houses and is
there to help students
throughout their academic
careers from offering places to
first years in halls of residence
through to helping students find
a great flat or house to rent and
friends to share it with.
This guide is designed to tell you
about the services available to
University of London students
looking for accommodation in
London. When looking for
private accommodation we
strongly recommend that you
also refer to the London Student
Housing Guide, a copy of which
should is available from your
college accommodation service
or directly from us.
conTenTsFIRST YEAR
Intercollegiate Halls 5-9
College Halls of
Residence 10-13
AFTeR THe FiRsT YeAR
University Managed
Housing 14-15
Head Leasing 16
Private Accommodation 17-21
Students with Families 22
Students with Disabilities 23
International Students 23-25
Contact us 26
Subscribing Colleges 27
inTRodUcTion
THE INTERCOLLEGIATE HALLS ARE:College Hall
Malet Street, London, WC1E 7RZCollege Hall accommodates 357 full time male and female students, predominantly undergraduates from various institutes. Most of the
accommodation offered is single study bedrooms with an en suite shower room, as well as some double en suite rooms and some single shared facilities rooms. 2 meals a day are served in the modern dining room. Fully and partially adapted rooms are available and families can also be accommodated.
Connaught Hall36-45 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EX
Connaught Halls is predomi-nantly an undergraduate hall for both male and female students, accommodating 212 students at a time. Most of the accommoda-tion offered is single study bedrooms with a hand basin, and all other facilities shared. Families can be accommodated. 2 meals a day are served in the dining room.
GARDEN HALLSCartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF
Please note that the Garden Halls are scheduled to close on the 30th June 2014 for redevelopment, opening fully in September 2016.
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THE INTERCOLLEGIATE HALLS ARE:College Hall
Malet Street, London, WC1E 7RZCollege Hall accommodates 357 full time male and female students, predominantly undergraduates from various institutes. Most of the
accommodation offered is single study bedrooms with an en suite shower room, as well as some double en suite rooms and some single shared facilities rooms. 2 meals a day are served in the modern dining room. Fully and partially adapted rooms are available and families can also be accommodated.
Connaught Hall36-45 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EX
Connaught Halls is predomi-nantly an undergraduate hall for both male and female students, accommodating 212 students at a time. Most of the accommoda-tion offered is single study bedrooms with a hand basin, and all other facilities shared. Families can be accommodated. 2 meals a day are served in the dining room.
GARDEN HALLSCartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF
Please note that the Garden Halls are scheduled to close on the 30th June 2014 for redevelopment, opening fully in September 2016.
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FIRST YEAR HALLs oF ResidenceThe vast majority of students who wish to live in a Hall of Residence during their first year are able to do so, either in halls provided by their college or the intercollegiate Halls of the central University of London. There are also a number of hall places specifically for postgraduates.
The following Colleges of the
University provide residential
accommodation for their
students:
» Goldsmiths
» Institute of Education
» King’s College London
» London School of Economics
and Political Science
» Queen Mary
» Royal Academy of Music
» Royal Holloway
» The Royal Veterinary College
» St George’s,
University of London
» School of Oriental and
African Studies
» University College London
The overall provision includes
both catered and self-catering
accommodation in a variety of
locations throughout London.
You should begin by contacting
your preferred College to find
out more about the accommo-
dation they have and how you
can apply for a place (please see
contact details on pages 10-13).
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inTeRcoLLegiATe HALLs oF Residenceeach of the colleges of the University of London has a quota of places in the eight central intercollegiate halls of residence. As the name suggests, these halls welcome students from across all of the colleges of the University of London and represent a great way to make friends from a wide variety of different courses and cultures.
The halls are located in central
London and offer great value for
money as they include meals in
their residence fees. As well as
halls of residence offering a
range of different prices and
accommodation types, there are
also a number of self-catering
studios and family apartments
perfect for postgraduate
students.
These eight halls are a popular
feature of the University of
London and are concentrated in
central London.
The Intercollegiate Halls will
only accept applications from
registered full-time students
of the University of London (Part
time students may only apply in
exceptional circumstances) and
all halls accommodate both
male and female students.
The Reservations Team
should be contacted for any
information and advice
regarding the intercollegiate
halls at:
University of London
Housing Services
4th Floor ULU Building
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HY
T: 020 7862 8881
F: 020 7862 8084
Opening hours:
10am to 5pm Monday,
Wednesday to Friday,
11am to 5pm on Tuesdays
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HoW To APPLYAll accommodation must be applied for via your college accommodation office.
Please contact your college
accommodation office for
application procedures.
Information concerning
selection criteria is available
from your college.
LSHTM students should
complete the University of
London application form and
return it to the Intercollegiate
Halls Reservations Office before
5th July 2013. Details of the
LSHTM selection criteria are
available on the LSHTM website.
Note that when you accept a
UCAS offer from one of the
colleges, schools or institutes
of the University of London
(firm or insurance), you will
automatically receive an
application form for halls of
residence by your college.
Waiting List
A waiting list for late or
unsuccessful applicants will be
held on 10th September 2013
for all halls. Further details will
be posted on the University of
London Halls website (www.
halls.london.ac.uk) in early
September 2013.
Applications after September 10th 2013
All applications for halls should
be sent directly to the
Intercollegiate Halls Reserva-
tions Office where mid-term
waiting lists are held. Applica-
tions are accepted by email, fax
or in person.
Family Accommoda-tion at Intercollegiate Halls:
Please apply directly to the
Intercollegiate Halls Reserva-
tions Office using the
University of London application
form (this can be found online).
The deadline for applying is 5th
July 2013 after which a waiting
list will be held.
Students who require access
rooms or who have other
requirements should contact the
Intercollegiate Halls Reservation
Office directly.
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THe inTeRcoLLegiATe HALLs ARe:College Hall
Malet Street, London, WC1E 7RZ
College Hall accommodates 357
full time male and female
students, predominantly
undergraduates from various
institutes. Most of the
accommodation offered is single
study bedrooms with an en suite
shower room, as well as some
double en suite rooms and some
single shared facilities rooms. 2
meals a day are served in the
modern dining room. Fully and
partially adapted rooms are
available and families can also
be accommodated.
Connaught Hall
36-45 Tavistock Square, London,
WC1H 9EX
Connaught Halls is predomi-
nantly an undergraduate hall for
both male and female students,
accommodating 212 students at
a time. Most of the accommoda-
tion offered is single study
bedrooms with a hand basin,
and all other facilities shared.
Families can be accommodated.
2 meals a day are served in the
dining room.
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Canterbury Hall
Canterbury hall provides
204 rooms. This includes 26
rooms with private bathrooms
which are mainly offered to
postgraduates or final year
undergraduates.
Commonwealth Hall
Accommodation provided for
437 male and female students
over 9 floors, mainly undergrad-
uates. Families can be accom-
modated and fully and partially
adapted rooms are available. All
floors have a bathroom/shower/
toilet block.
Hughes Parry Hall
Hughes Parry Hall provides
accommodation over 14 floors
for 305 male and female
students. On each floor there is
a bathroom/shower/toilet block,
a drying room and a shared
pantry with light cooking
facilities.
gARden HALLsCartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF
Please note that the Garden Halls are scheduled
to close on the 30th June 2014 for redevelop-
ment, opening fully in September 2016.
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International Hall
Lansdowne Terrace, London,
WC1N 1AS
International Hall is the largest
single Hall of the University of
London housing around 860
students. Undergraduates are
accommodated in single study
bedrooms. Bathrooms are
shared but each room contains a
wash basin. Meals are included
in fees.
For Postgraduates single study
bedrooms are available as well
as self catered single studios,
and self catered double studios
in which Postgraduate couples
are given priority. There are also
a number of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom
flats for couples and families and
fully and partially adapted
rooms are available.
Nutford House
Brown Street, off George Street,
London, W1H 5UL
Nutford House is predominantly
an Undergraduate Hall with 223
bed spaces. The majority of
rooms have hand wash basins.
Toilets and showers are shared
and meals are included in the
price.
Lillian Penson Hall
(for postgraduates only)
Talbot Square, London, W2 1TT
Lillian Penson Hall is mainly a
Postgraduate Hall. There are 213
single rooms, 22 single studios, 6
small flats, 20 shared rooms for
single students and a range of
48 rooms and flats for students
with partners. Fully and partially
adapted rooms are available. All
rooms have en suite bathrooms.
Meals included for those
without cooking facilities in their
accommodation. Children and
babies cannot be
accommodated.
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coLLege HALLs oF ResidenceYou should receive details of hall accommodation when applying to the school, college or institute you will be attending.
All multi-faculty colleges and
most medical colleges and larger
institutions of the University of
London have halls of residence.
Details of who to contact at
your college regarding halls are
listed below:
BIRKBECK
Does not have its own
accommodation office. All
enquiries should be made to
International Office, Birkbeck,
University of London, Malet
Street, London WC1E 7HX.
T: 020 3073 8069.
COURTAULD INSTITUTE OF ART
All enquiries should be made to
the Institute at Somerset House,
Strand, London, WC2R 0RN
T: 020 7848 2645/2635.
W: http://www.courtauld.ac.uk/
degreeprogrammes/generalinfor-
mation/accommodation.shtml
CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
Does not have its own Halls of
Residence but has an allocation
in the University of London
Intercollegiate Halls.
All enquiries for accommodation
options available to Central
Students should be made to the
Student Centre
T: 020 7449 1597
W: http://www.cssd.ac.uk/
students/student-services/
accommodation
GOLDSMITHS
Has residential accommodation
for just over 1000 students.
Enquiries should be made to the
Accommodation Office, Loring
Management Centre, St James,
New Cross, London, SE14 6AD
T: 020 7919 7130
W: www.goldsmiths.co.uk/
accommodation
Please do not contact the ULHS about halls of residence, as
these are managed separately.
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HEYTHROP COLLEGE
Has a residence on campus
which provides catered
accommodation for 94 students.
All enquiries should be made to
the Accommodation Office.
T: 020 7795 4163.
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
John Adams Hall (Self Catering)
- 40% of the 155 rooms at the
main hall in Endsleigh Street
London WC1H 0DP, are en-suite.
The remainder share facilities.
Accommodation is available on
a 40/50 week licence for higher
degree students. Some
accommodation is available for
PGCE and short course students.
Self-catering accommodation
(70 rooms and flats), is also
available in the hall’s annexes,
situated within walking distance
to the Institute, for single
students and some families.
Additional information and
booking forms can be found on
the IOE website: www.ioe.ac.uk/
studentaccommodation
All enquires to be made to John
Adams Hall.
T: 020 7911 5300 (Select Option 1)
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
Has residential accommodation
for 3500 students. Please apply
online at www.kcl.ac.uk/
accomm and follow the
instructions. You can contact
Accommodation Services,
Strand, London, WC2R 2NS by
completing an online enquiry
form from the website, as above
or by T: 020 7848 2759.
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL
The Programme Office for each
postgraduate programme
provides incoming students with
a comprehensive guide to
finding accommodation (most
students rent in the private
sector). All enquiries should be
made to the relevant pro-
gramme office at Regent’s Park,
London, NW1 4SA.
T: 020 7000 7000.
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
Has residential accommodation
for 4114 LSE students. The
residences are located in central
London locations and they have
a variety of options of prices,
room types and services.
LSE students are given priority
during term time from
September to June each year.
For the summer vacation period
places are open to ALL
University of London students.
General enquiries for students
on internship programmes or
visiting London for research are
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welcome. Group enquiries are
also welcome.
To see an overview of the range
of residence, or further
application details, contact at
www.lse.ac.uk/accommodation
or T: 020 7955 7531.
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Does not have its own
accommodation office but can
provide information and
guidance for students needing
accommodation in London.
Please contact the Student
Advisor who can offer advice
about accommodation options,
including information about
LSHTM’s allocation in the
Intercollegiate Halls.
T: 020 7299 4706
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Most students live in house/
flat-shares. All new students
may apply for places in the
Academy’s nearby Marylebone
self-catered flats. Some places
are also available at the
Intercollegiate Halls. All
enquiries are dealt with
individually and should be made
direct to: the Estates Manage-
ment Assistant, Royal Academy
of Music, Marylebone Road,
London NW1 5HT
T: 020 7873 7386
More information can be found
at www.ram.ac.uk/
accommodation
ROYAL HOLLOWAY
Has residential accommodation
for 2976 students which includes
en-suite accommodation and
the iconic Victorian Founders
building. All enquiries should be
made to: Student Accommoda-
tion, Student Administration
Centre, Royal Holloway,
University of London, Egham,
Surrey, TW20 0EX.
T: 01784 44 3338
E: studentaccommodation@
rhul.ac.uk
W: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/
studyhere/accommodation/
home.aspx
THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Has a residence on the Camden
campus, which provides en-suite
self-catering accommodation for
83 students in 12 maison-
ette-style properties. A hall in
Kentish Town provides a further
180 en-suite rooms, operated by
Unite Group plc. The college
also has self-catering accommo-
dation for 322 students on its
campus near Potter Bar in
Hertfordshire; 191 rooms
located within New Student
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Village with en-suite facilities.
Accommodation enquiries to:
Accommodation Office,
Hawkshead Lane, North
Mymms, Hatfield, HERTS, AL9
7TA. T: 01707 666943
SCHOOL OF ADVANCED STUDY
Is allocated a limited number of
quota places in Intercollegiate
Halls of Residence each year.
Places are allocated on a first
come, first served basis with
applications from international
students taking priority. Further
information is on the School’s
website: http://www.sas.ac.uk/
graduatestudy/applications/
faqs#accommodation, and
application forms are available
from the Registry
SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES
SOAS has exclusive access to
two student residences located
near to each other on Penton-
ville Road for approximately 776
students, which are owned and
managed by Sanctuary
Management Services.
Application leaflets are included
with all offer letters. Housing
information and applications are
also available online at www.
sshl.org.uk. For further enquiries
please contact student@
sanctuary-housing.co.uk
T: 020 7841 0480..
St George’s, University of London
Horton Halls of Residence
houses 486 students in
self-catering single study/
bedroom units, each unit with
its own en-suite facilities. It is
only a short walk to local
supermarket and shops. Flats
are formed from 4 to 8 units
grouped together, with each flat
sharing a well-equipped kitchen
and dining area. There are 9
blocks of flats, clustered around
a central courtyard. Each block
has a common room with
comfortable chairs and a large
plasma-screen TV.
For application enquiries and a
virtual tour visit
W: http://www.sgul.ac.uk/
student-life or contact the
Accommodation Advisor
UCL
Has residential accommodation
for 3725 students. Application
for all residences should be
made online at www.ucl.ac.uk/
apply-for-accommodation
W: www.ucl.ac.uk/
accommodation
T: 020 7679 6322/6333
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AFTER THE FIRST YEARUniveRsiTY MAnAged HoUsingAfter the first year in halls, most students are ready to move on. The University offers a selection of self-catering houses and flats of various sizes, ranging from one to seven bedroom properties, which can be rented by undergraduate students in their second and subsequent years of study as well as postgraduate students. These properties are made up of University of London owned, long leased and head-leased accommodation.
Because places are limited,
students who want to rent
one of these properties must
be studying for a full-time
University of London degree
(unfortunately students classed
as ‘writing up’ for their PHD
will not qualify).
For more information
contact The Intercollegiate
Halls Accommodation Office
T: 020 7862 8881
W: http://housing.london.
ac.uk/cms/university-
managed-housing/
Opening hours: 10am to
5pm Monday, Wednesday to
Friday, 11am to 5pm on
Tuesdays
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The accommodation cannot
be booked in advance, as you
are required to view it first.
The rent ranges below are for
2013/14 and are per person.
The rates given are subject to
change as from August 2014.
Clandon House, N3 Finchley
20 Self-contained 5 bedroom
flats with a shared bathroom/
shower room, WC and kitchen
available for 97 (only full-time
2nd & 3rd year UG & PG).
Although we are happy to accept
individual tenancies at this flat
we would also offer these flats
out to groups. Leases will run
from 23rd September 2013 to
31 July 2014 and may be
extended until mid September
2014. Rents range from £10.90
- £12.68 per day.
83 and 87 Hartington Road, W4
2 houses for 10 University of
London single oarsmen and
women.
Rents from £82 - £87 per week
Gower St, WC1
21 flats for full-time University
of London post-graduate couples
(with some individual flats).
Each flat has a bedroom,
kitchen/diner and shower room.
Rents for 2013/14 will be from
£55 - £63.50 per day. The rent
includes Wi-Fi internet access,
heating and electricity. The
deposit is one month's rent.
Lease dates run from 30
September 2013 to 15
September 2014.
Taviton Street, WC1
1 third floor flat is available in a
Georgian period property for
Post Graduate students ONLY.
The flat consists of 1 kitchen/
dining room, bathroom/WC, 1
double bedroom and 1 study
bedroom. The flat is fully
furnished, including a washer
dryer and fridge freezer. Rent
for 2013/14 will be £52.14 per
day. The rent includes water
rates only; Gas electric and
internet are not included. Lease
dates run from 1st October
2013-15th September 2014.
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HeAd LeAsing The University of London has recently taken the decision to increase the number of bed spaces it can offer its students by launching a new head leasing management scheme.
The University can now offer a
selection of houses and flats of
various sizes across London for
undergraduate students in their
second and subsequent years of
study as well as postgraduate
students from Goldsmith’s,
King’s College London, LSHTM,
Royal Academy of Music and
SOAS. By September 2013 we
will have approximately 200 bed
spaces across London, no more
than a 30 minute commute to
your campus.
What is head leasing?
Head-leased properties are
leased from private owners and
then, in turn, let to students,
giving them the confidence of
having the University as their
landlord. Your College acts as
your guarantor, which means
that students who don’t have a
UK based guarantor will not be
liable to pay 6 months or more
rent in advance, something
which is commonplace when
renting through letting agents.
Unlike some student accommo-
dation, head-leased properties
are identical to those that you
would rent on the private
market. Properties in our leasing
scheme are essentially bridging
the gap between halls and the
private rental sector. You can be
assured that everything will be
in working order and properties
will be safe, as each property is
inspected by an independent
professional surveyor, and each
property has a gas maintenance
contract so that if the boiler
breaks down it will be speedily
repaired.
Contracts are for 51 weeks and
rents are typically between
£105 and £180 per week per
person (excluding bills) fully
furnished.
For more information on the
scheme and to see the available
properties please visit http://
housing.london.ac.uk/cms/
property-management-unit/
head-leasing/
T: 0207 862 8880/8071
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PRivATe AccoMModATionMost students will move out into private accommodation after their initial year in halls of residence. As in most cities of the UK there is great competition for good rented housing and the process of securing accommodation can be daunting. This is where the University of London’s Housing services team (ULHs) can help. We are based on the 4th Floor of the University of London students Union (ULU).
The ULHS can help and advise
all students attending a federal
college of the University of
London with finding and
securing private accommoda-
tion. The only exception is
Queen Mary, which has its own
accommodation service.
The aim of the Housing Services
team is to help students and
staff of the University to find
good quality, safe, affordable
housing and to support them in
the resolution of any housing
problems that may arise.
We work with private landlords
and accommodation agencies
(who are required to subscribe
to our Code of Good Practice)
and a range of outside agencies,
local authorities and govern-
ment bodies in order to raise
accommodation and manage-
ment standards in rented
housing.
The service offers a wide range
of services to all students who
need help with accommodation
including:
» A web site full of information
on how to find accommoda-
tion. This can be found at
http://housing.lon.ac.uk and
includes an on-line housing
database, a London area
guide, short-term housing
options and links to registered
letting agencies and private
housing companies.
» A registration scheme and
code of practice for private
Landlords and Accommoda-
tion Agencies which generates,
annually, around 17000
private bed-spaces of private
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accommodation offered directly to
University of London students.
» On-line and printed lists of private sector
accommodation updated daily
» A free contract checking service for all
students about to sign licence and
tenancy agreements for private
accommodation
» An advisory service to students who
need help and legal advice on housing
issues, supported by a retained firm of
housing solicitors who can assist with
cases of a serious or complex nature.
» The London Student Housing Guide, an
annual publication giving advice on all
aspects of privately rented housing and
associated website at http://student-
housing.london.ac.uk with document
downloads and a ‘Find a flatmate’
service.
» A series of events, stalls, open days and
presentations designed for students.
These are particularly useful for those
who are about to leave halls of residence
and need some help and advice before
starting to search for private
accommodation.
» A May Housing Fair which marks the
beginning of the private sector
house-hunting season and offers
students the opportunity to meet
landlords, letting agencies and private
housing companies with accommodation
to let.
» September Flatmate Finder events which
provide the opportunity for students to
meet others who are looking for
accommodation. The events offer a
separate presentation to parents to
address any issues or concerns they may
have. This year the events are being
held on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th
September 2013.
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cosT oF Living in Londonit is usually true to say that the closer you live to the centre of London, the higher the cost of private rented accommodation.
Privately rented accommodation
is available in all areas of London
in the form of self-contained
flats or houses or rooms offered
in the homes of resident
Landlords. There is an excellent
and accessible public transport
network throughout London, so
we tend to encourage students
to explore the possibilities of
living in areas further away from
the city centre which are less
expensive and provide a great
diversity of living experiences.
You will need to be in London
to organise private accommo-
dation in advance of the start
of your course. Students with
families, especially from
overseas, should allow plenty of
time for this. It is usually safer
for only one member of the
family to come to the UK to find
accommodation with the rest of
the family following later once
arrangements have been made.
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For an accurate picture of
current rent levels for all types
of private accommodation you
should consult the Housing
Services website. At present,
however, you should expect to
pay anything between £150
- £250 per person per week for a
single room in a shared house or
apartment in central London,
sharing kitchen and bathroom.
Alternatively you can look at the
London Rents Map (www.
london.gov.uk/rents/) which
shows the average private sector
rents for different types of
rooms and flats across London.
You should add to this the cost
of utility bills, (not including
telephone) in the region of £15
per person per week, as well as
your expenses for food, travel
and entertainment.
Most students live away from
the centre of the city in zone 2
of the London Transport travel
network (up to 25 minutes
travelling time) and currently
pay approximately £130 per
week in rent for a single room,
excluding utility bills.
Whilst rental levels are high in
London the city does offer good
opportunities for part-time or
casual employment that could
serve to supplement your
income.
Whilst we are reluctant to
encourage students to add to
the demands of their academic
workload, most find that they
are able to strike the right
balance between the demands
of their course and their need for
extra financial support.
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THe LsHg WebsiTe www.studenthousing.lon.ac.ukThe London student Housing guide (LsHg) website is accessible to any and all students in London and will assist you by answering many of the questions students ask when looking for private accommodation. it will equip you with some basic knowledge to avoid the most common problems experienced by students.
The ‘Find a Flatmate’ link is
useful if you are looking for a
room in a house or flat share
with other students, or if you
need to advertise a room in your
own flat or house share.
Disclaimer:
However, please
note that the details
provided on the website are
published in good faith as a
true reflection of the property
and as such have not been
independently verified. If the
details are found to be
inaccurate please inform the
ULHS as soon as possible.
Please ensure that you check
the property meets all safety
requirements, seeking advice
and information as to those
standards where necessary.
The University of London and
the ULHS should not be held
liable for any loss, damage,
injury or death (however
caused) suffered by you while
living in the private sector
accommodation.
Internet Fraud Do not try and
arrange your accommodation
over the internet without
having seen the property. If
anyone asks you to send proof
of Funds using a Western
Union receipt, then this is
almost certainly an attempt at
fraud. You need to be in the
UK in order to arrange your
housing. If anyone on this
message-board asks you for
money before you have seen
the property, please notify us
immediately.
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International Hall: www.halls.london.ac.uk
Goodenough College: www.goodenough.ac.uk
International Students House: www.ish.org.uk
Nansen Village: www.nansenvillage.co.uk
Zebra Housing Association: www.zebrahousing.com
sTUdenTs WiTH FAMiLiesAdvice for students with families can be found in the London student Housing guide and website: http://studenthousing.lon.ac.uk students with families should be aware that if any adult in the household is not a full-time student they may be liable for council tax on the property, which can be a considerable sum.
The following organisations are
able to offer some family
accommodation for students:
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sTUdenTs WiTH disAbiLiTiesNot all halls of residence are able to provide
accommodation specifically designed for students
with disabilities and you should consult your
prospective college, school or institute’s Student
Disabilities Support Service prior to making an
application so that you may be directed towards
accommodation suited to your needs.
inTeRnATionAL sTUdenTs It is important that international students entering
the private sector arrange temporary accommoda-
tion prior to arrival, so that they have a base in
London from which to conduct their search. This
can be organised through your consulate, travel
agency, and friends or at one of the university halls
of residence. It is recommended that you arrive
well before the beginning of the session and
preferably by early September.
The ULHS has details of moderately priced hotels
and other short-term accommodation options.
These can be found on the ULHS website:
The UK Council for International Student
Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK’s national advisory
body serving the interests of international
students. They have some useful advice for
international students arriving and living in
London.
http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/
accommodation_overview.php
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As most international students
arrive in London from Septem-
ber onwards they find the ULHS
extremely busy, with people
making contact daily and
enquiring about a range of
information and advice. While
the ULHS staff will always try to
allocate their time as effectively
as possible and give the
maximum support to each
student, we are aware that
international students will
occasionally feel ‘on their own’
after being given some initial
information.
We are happy to make
appointments for international
students to talk to a housing
advisor. We will be able to
provide you with an overview of
the private rented housing
sector, looking at current offers
of accommodation and
discussing with you, your budget
and any particular requirements
that you may have. We will
explain to you the rights and
responsibilities of landlords and
tenants and any other issues
that you must deal with.
WARNING:
Increasingly,
prospective tenants
in London are becoming
victim to scams. One of the
most common scams is a
“Landlord” placing an advert
for accommodation and
requesting you transfer
money to reserve the
property using Western
Union. They ask that you
either transfer the money to
them or to a friend. The risk
is that you will either lose
your money or become a
victim of identity theft or
both. Quite often the
property this person is
advertising does not exist or
the advertiser does not have
permission to let it. Make
sure you are not a victim
and don’t send money to a
private landlord or agent
before viewing the
accommodation.
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Guidance on guarantors for international students
One particular problem for
international students occurs
when landlords or accommoda-
tion agencies ask for someone to
act as a guarantor in order to
enter into a tenancy agreement.
In our experience they will not
usually accept a person who
does not live permanently in
England as a guarantor, which
might prevent you from signing
the agreement.
One practical solution is to
consider offering to pay some of
the rent in advance, which offers
a measure of extra security to
the landlord or agent. Please do
contact the ULHS for advice in
this respect.
Currently the only college in the
University of London that offers
financial support with regards to
guaranteeing rent is UCL. If you
are a UCL student and want
more information on this please
contact the UCL Residence
Office T: 020 7679 6322/6333
If this is not possible for you to
do, it may be worth approaching
your college to ask if they can
offer you some financial support
in this situation.
For further help and assistance it
might be useful to contact your
College Student Support Service.
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THe UniveRsiTY oF London HoUsing seRvices (ULHs)4th Floor, ULU Building
Malet Street, London,
WC1E 7HY
W: http://housing.london.ac.uk
Private Housing Unit
T: 020 7862 8880
Intercollegiate Halls of
Residence Reservations Team
T: 020 7862 8881
OPENING HOURS
Mon: 10am – 5pm
Tue: 11am – 5pm
Wed: 10am – 5pm
Thu: 10am – 5pm
Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 10am – 2pm (during September only)
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ULHs sUbscRibing coLLeges And insTiTUTes » Birkbeck, University
of London
» Central School of Speech
and Drama
» Courtauld Institute of Art
» Goldsmiths,
University of London
» Heythrop College
» Institute of Education
» The Institute of
Cancer Research
» King’s College London
» London Business School
» London School of Economics
and Political Science
» London School of Hygiene
and tropical Medicine
» Royal Academy of Music
» Royal Holloway,
University of London
» The Royal Veterinary College
» The School of Advance Study
» The School of Oriental and
African Studies
» The School of Pharmacy
(part of UCL)
» St George’s,
University of London
» University College London
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8. The Warburg Institute
9. Insitute of Advanced Legal Studies
10. Senate House
11. Stewart House
UoL Colleges12. LSHTM
13. Birkbeck
14. SOAS
15. Institute of Education
16. UCL
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