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Planning
Looking
Moving
Resolving
References
London studenthousing guide
ForewordLondon is a fantastic city to be a student in and living in your own home away from the University is part of the experience. Although students often find the prospect of finding private sector housing daunting, it is important to realise that most will find the experience overwhelmingly positive. In our 2013 survey the majority of students stated that they were either satisfied or very satisfied with their housing.
Nevertheless, every year some students do have bad experiences. This is often due to making ill-informed choices when looking for their housing. Often students feel under pressure to make quick decisions without enough information to base those decisions on.
1Foreword
The aim of the booklet is to prevent this by answering some of the most common questions that students ask. It is not intended to make you a housing expert. However, it should equip you with some basic knowledge to avoid the most common problems.
Of course, even with the best preparation in the world, sometimes things still go wrong. If they do, your accommodation office or student union is there to help you.
2 London Student Housing Guide
ContentsStarting
What are the options? 14
Where to look 22
When to look 28
Housing for students with families 29
Housing for international students 30
Housing for students with disabilities 33
Planning
Areas of London 36
Getting around 55
Staying safe 58
Budgeting and Council Tax 62
Living with friends 69
Looking
Inspecting a property 74
Is your property and landlord licensed? 79
Gas safety 82
Neighbours 83
Negotiating 83
Contracts 87
Checking ownership of a property 91
Money matters 92
Tenancy Deposit Protection 95
Agency charges 100
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Moving
Inventory and schedule of condition 105
Utility companies 108
Resolving
Repairs 116
Damage deposits 119
Mice, rats and other infestations 121
Leaving early 122
Intrusive landlords 124
Noise and other problems 125
Where can I go for help? 126
Reference
Advertising Terminology 130
Useful websites 133
Index 134
Credits 135
About the University of London Housing Services (ULHS) 136
London Underground map INSIDE BACK COVER
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is accurate but no responsibility can be accepted for any errors or omissions.
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Rates - Studios from £225/week (+£20.00 weekly service charge)
Opening September 2014
MARKETING SUITE NOW OPEN!192 King Street, Hammersmith, London, W6 ORAOpen Monday-Friday 12pm–5pm
All viewings recieve a £20 Amazon Voucher!
What’s included in the weekly service charge?
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UCL
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DIGS are a proven and market leading nationwide operator of student accommodation. We pride ourselves on our unparalleled professional service and offer students high quality, affordable accommodation backed by a commitment to outstanding customer service. We provide comfortable and homely surroundings for our residents whilst supporting them on their student journey.
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