Useful Web Sites

some web sites that provide information on student accommodation issues

  • Search for private accommodation on Hot Property and Renting Magazine's website.
  • Gumtree is a local London site which specialises in private sector flatshares.
  • Time Out magazine has a student guide on their website giving, amongst other things, information on all aspects of renting accommodation in London.
  • This is London in association with the Evening Standard allows you to conduct a property search on-line, based on location and price range.
  • The McMillan Student Village in Greenwich offers a range accommodation with various specifications and prices, and students from all London institutions are eligible to apply.
  • London Strategic Housing is a charitable social landlord.   There are a number of LSH properties within the London area, some of which are available to students on health related courses.
  • Hosts International Ltd are an organisation that arranges English homestays for overseas students.   You pay a weekly fee to live in a family environment, and can choose the type of mealplan that you prefer.
  • If you are worried about gas safety, the Health and Safety Executive has a web site providing all the information you need.
  • The following guides contain useful information about the gas, electricity and water industries; gas guide   electricity guide   water guide