Living in London Your complete student accommodation guide 2013
introduction 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 headleased 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.
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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 Subscribing Colleges
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FIRST YEAR HALLS OF RESIDENCE The 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
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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 accommodation they have and how you can apply for a place (please see contact details on pages 10-13).
INTERCOLLEGIATE HALLS OF RESIDENCE Each 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 E: info.halls@london.ac.uk Opening hours: 10am to 5pm Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm on Tuesdays | 05 |
HOW TO APPLY All 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. | 06 |
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 Reservations Office where mid-term waiting lists are held. Applications are accepted by email, fax or in person.
Family Accommodation at Intercollegiate Halls: Please apply directly to the Intercollegiate Halls Reservations 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.
The Intercollegiate Halls are: College Hall
Connaught Hall
Malet Street, London, WC1E 7RZ
36-45 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EX
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 Halls is predominantly an undergraduate hall for both male and female students, accommodating 212 students at a time. Most of the accommodation 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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GARDEN HALLS Cartwright Gardens, London, WC1H 9EF
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Please note that the Garden Halls are scheduled to close on the 30th June 2014 for redevelopment, opening fully in September 2016.
Canterbury Hall
Commonwealth Hall
Hughes Parry Hall
Canterbury hall provides 204 rooms. This includes 26 rooms with private bathrooms which are mainly offered to postgraduates or final year undergraduates.
Accommodation provided for 437 male and female students over 9 floors, mainly undergraduates. Families can be accommodated and fully and partially adapted rooms are available. All floors have a bathroom/shower/ toilet block.
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.
International Hall
Nutford House
Lillian Penson Hall
Lansdowne Terrace, London, WC1N 1AS
Brown Street, off George Street, London, W1H 5UL
(for postgraduates only) Talbot Square, London, W2 1TT
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.
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 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.
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.
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COLLEGE HALLS OF RESIDENCE You should receive details of hall accommodation when applying to the school, college or institute you will be attending. Please do not contact the ULHS about halls of residence, as these are managed separately. 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. E: international-office@bbk.ac.uk | 10 |
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/generalinformation/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 E: student.centre@cssd.ac.uk 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 E: accommodation@gold.ac.uk W: www.goldsmiths.co.uk/ accommodation
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. E: campus-services@heythrop.ac.uk
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) E: jah@ioe.ac.uk
a comprehensive guide to finding accommodation (most students rent in the private sector). All enquiries should be made to the relevant programme office at Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4SA. T: 020 7000 7000.
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE
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
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 | 11 |
welcome. Group enquiries are also welcome.
ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC
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.
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 Management Assistant, Royal Academy of Music, Marylebone Road, London NW1 5HT T: 020 7873 7386 E: estates@ram.ac.uk More information can be found at www.ram.ac.uk/ accommodation
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 E: Frankie.edwards@lshtm.ac.uk
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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 Accommodation, 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 maisonette-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 accommodation for 322 students on its campus near Potter Bar in Hertfordshire; 191 rooms located within New Student
Village with en-suite facilities. Accommodation enquiries to: Accommodation Office, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, HERTS, AL9 7TA. T: 01707 666943 E: accommodation@rvc.ac.uk
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 E: SAS.Registry@sas.ac.uk
SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES SOAS has exclusive access to two student residences located near to each other on Pentonville 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 E: accommodation@sgul.ac.uk
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 YEAR UNIVERSITY MANAGED HOUSING After 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).
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For more information contact The Intercollegiate Halls Accommodation Office T: 020 7862 8881 E: info.halls@london.ac.uk W: http://housing.london. ac.uk/cms/universitymanaged-housing/ Opening hours: 10am to 5pm Monday, Wednesday to Friday, 11am to 5pm on Tuesdays
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.
83 and 87 Hartington Road, W4
Clandon House, N3 Finchley
Gower St, WC1
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.
2 houses for 10 University of London single oarsmen and women. Rents from £82 - £87 per week
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.
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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 accommodation, 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 E: housing@london.ac.uk
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION Most 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 accommodation. 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 government bodies in order to raise accommodation and management 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 accommodation. 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 Accommodation Agencies which generates, annually, around 17000 private bed-spaces of private | 17 |
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://studenthousing.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 | 18 |
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.
COST OF LIVING IN LONDON It 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 accommodation 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 | 20 |
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.
The LSHG website www.studenthousing.lon.ac.uk The 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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Students with families Advice 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: 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 | 22 |
Students with disabilities
International students
Not 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.
It is important that international students entering the private sector arrange temporary accommodation 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 September 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.
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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.
Guidance on guarantors for international students One particular problem for international students occurs when landlords or accommodation 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.
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 E: residences@ucl.ac.uk. 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 E: housing@london.ac.uk Intercollegiate Halls of Residence Reservations Team T: 020 7862 8881 E: info.halls@london.ac.uk
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OPENING HOURS Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat:
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ULHS Subscribing colleges and Institutes »» Birkbeck, University of London
»» London School of Hygiene and tropical Medicine
»» Central School of Speech and Drama
»» Royal Academy of Music
»» Courtauld Institute of Art »» Goldsmiths, University of London »» Heythrop College
»» Royal Holloway, University of London »» The Royal Veterinary College »» The School of Advance Study
»» Institute of Education
»» The School of Oriental and African Studies
»» The Institute of Cancer Research
»» The School of Pharmacy (part of UCL)
»» King’s College London
»» St George’s, University of London
»» London Business School »» London School of Economics and Political Science
»» University College London
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