Accommodation

Accommodation in London varies from a studio apartment (one room), flats (one bedroom with separate utilities), or houses. Prices vary greatly starting at around £75 per week up to £150 however many short-term travellers/workers share a room in order to keep costs to a minimum.
It is standard practice to pay one month’s rent in advance and 1 month’s rent as a returnable deposit. References may also be required.

Many flats and houses in London are fully or part furnished.

For more information contact:

www.loot.com
www.tntmagazine.com
www.hostelseurope.com
www.flat-sharer.com
www.gumtree.com


Living costs

London can be quite an expensive place to live. Below are some rough estimates of prices to help you calculate your weekly expenses.

The UK has loads of things to see and do. Here are some useful websites:

www.timeout.com
www.thisislondon.co.uk
www.pubs.com
www.pubfinder.com


Travel

A key piece of advice when coming to the UK is to buy an ‘A to Z’ map when you arrive. This contains every street in London (or your chosen area) and is a must have for both foreigners and locals alike! It also has a tube map which is very useful and for approx £5 is money well spent.

The London Underground is an essential part of London life and the way most Londoners travel to and from work. Travelcards cost approx £6 for a day for innercity areas. Buses are also very frequent and travel all over London. For all tube and bus information contact 020 7222 1234 or www.tfl.gov.uk

You can travel throughout the UK via the National Rail service. For information about travel, timetables, departures, prices, delays and bookings throughout the UK contact the National Rail on 0845 748 4950 or: www.nationalrail.co.uk

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