Finding Accommodation
London is one of the most expensive cities for accommodation and, naturally, the closer to the centre the more expensive it is. Unless you want to buy property, renting is the best option; either in a shared house, studio/one bedroom flat or a whole house. There are so many different options but Aussies and Kiwis on working visas tend to lean towards shared flats or renting a whole house with mates. You will find share houses ranging from 2 to 20 occupants per house, depending on what you want from your time in London!
We recommend the best way to find a place to live is to book yourself some short term accommodation and spend your first few days in UK looking for long term rental properties. The websites below are two of the best for finding rental and shared accommodation for all stay lengths:
Gumtree - www.gumtree.com Loot - www.loot-rentals.comAverage Cost of Accommodation
The table below is the average costs of rental accommodation in London. Please use this as a guide only.