Tag Archives: accommodation tips

How to Find Cheap Accommodation in London

Posted in: General Advice | October 12, 2016 at 12:03 pm

Tips to Finding Cheap Short-term and Long-term Accommodation in London By Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter @kellythekiwi) If you’re planning on visiting London – for either a short time or a long time – then you will need to sort out some accommodation. It is widely believed that this will...

Time To Get Nosy: Spare Room’s Report on Rental Prices in London

Posted in: Blog | September 13, 2016 at 9:27 am

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Obvious fact #1: London rent prices are going up…or are they? By Steph Dye (follow Steph on Twitter: @HelloIAmSteph) Yes, yes. We all know that London is an expensive place to live. However, how much do any of us really know about the specific facts and figures – especially compared...

How to Avoid Rental Scams

Posted in: Tips | June 21, 2016 at 10:44 am

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5 Tips to Help You Avoid Rental Scams By Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter @kellythekiwi) Unfortunately there are a number of people out there who take advantage of desperate flat/room hunters… especially those who are new to London. The scammers will normally try to get you to hand over...

Get free accommodation when you travel with helpStay

Posted in: Blog | March 16, 2016 at 1:04 pm

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Free accommodation for a little bit of help By Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter @kellythekiwi) – Sponsored Post When I was working in a backpackers’ hostel, we used to get a lot of calls from people wanting to know if they could work in exchange for accommodation. I could...

RoommatesUK’s Top tips for Renting In London On A Tight Budget

Posted in: Blog | February 9, 2016 at 11:25 am

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How to Deal with Landlords and Deposits Guide

Clever ways to find a property to rent in London By Daniel Wolf from RoommatesUK London is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world to live in. Finding an affordable place to rent can be a challenge for many – whether new to London or not. When it comes...

The Best UK Student Accommodation Websites

Posted in: General Advice | July 2, 2015 at 5:20 pm

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The Best UK Student Accommodation Websites

Looking for Student Accommodation in London? By Joshua Neil Becoming a student is about a lot of things- drinking, exams, studying, clubs, and drinking. But more than any of these things (even drinking) becoming a student is about personal freedom, moving away from your parents and family and starting an...

How to Deal with Landlords and Deposits

Posted in: Tips | February 3, 2015 at 11:06 am

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Dealing with rent and deposits By Daniel from RoommatesUK Finding a flat in London that will accommodate all of your needs might be a tedious process. Not only is it difficult to find someone suitable to share a flat with, but you’ll also need to deal with the flat’s landlord...

5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Flatmate

Posted in: Blog | October 27, 2014 at 12:09 pm

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Find the right flatmate and avoid conflicts… By Daniel from RoommatesUK Costly rentals, hefty mortgage payments and the rising expenses on monthly bills are convincing more and more people to let their rooms in flatshares and find flatmates to foot the bill. Searching for a compatible roommate or flatmate can be...

Free Accommodation in Exchange for Work

Posted in: Tips | August 14, 2014 at 12:45 pm

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Volunteer work in exchange for free accommodation and food by Joshua Neil Not everybody in London can afford a penthouse in Belgravia- for most, the price of accommodation in one of the greatest cities in the world is expensive food, even more expensive drinks, and housing prices that most simply cannot afford....

Tips for Renting a Room in London

Posted in: Tips | July 22, 2014 at 4:24 pm

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How to find a room to rent in London by Kelly Henderson (follow Kelly on Twitter: @kellythekiwi) Finding a room to rent in London can be hard work – the rent is a lot more expensive than you’re probably used to and the rooms a lot smaller; the city is...