Useful Links


Sources of Accommodation

London Met Student PRS
www.LondonMetStudentPRS.org
This interactive website contains information and advice on renting a room privately from a landlord or Estate Agent as well as lists of available properties. Students can also add their own adverts to find other students to share with.

London Student Housing Guide
www.studenthousing.lon.ac.uk
On-line version of the London Student Housing Guide packed with useful information that will help students make informed choices about where and how they live in London.

Gumtree.com
www.gumtree.com

Find A Property
www.findaproperty.com

Move Flat
www.moveflat.com

Accommodation for Students
www.accommodationforstudents.com

Online Student Property Rating Website
http://unishack.com/

A2B Relocation
http://www.a2brelocation.com/

An accommodation finding service that assists students and young adults moving from the United States to London.


Check who the owner is

The Land Register
http://www.landregistry.gov.uk/

Since 1990, the land register has been open to the public. For a small fee (e.g. £3.00 online) anyone can inspect the register and obtain a copy of any registered title. This can be done by post, personal visit to the District Land Registry concerned or online.


Transport Links

Transport for London (tube & bus)
www.tfl.gov.uk

National Rail Enquiries
www.nationalrail.co.uk

Relevant Bus Maps
Holloway Road (North Campus)
Highbury and Islington (North Campus)
Aldgate (City Campus)
Moorgate (City Campus)
Liverpool Street (City Campus)


Maps

Google Map
maps.google.co.uk

Multimap
www.multimap.com


Booklets for Tenants Renting in the Private Sector

Assured and Assured Shorthold Tenancies: A guide for tenants
The Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government (2007)

Tenants: Keeping your deposit safe
The Department for Communities and Local Government (2007)

Do you rent from a Private Landlord?
The Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government (2006)

Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation in England: A guide for tenants
The Department for Communities and Local Government (2007)

Notice that you must leave: A brief guide for landlords and tenants
The Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government (2000)

Repairs: A guide for landlords and tenants
The Department for Communities and Local Government and the Welsh Assembly Government (2002)