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Choosing your London Housing

Choosing your London Housing. Pre-Arranged or Independent (Finding Your Own). Before you decide your housing option in London, here are some things to think about…. Location. Location Independent. Flats are available in a variety of different areas in London

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Choosing your London Housing

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  1. Choosing your London Housing Pre-Arranged or Independent (Finding Your Own)

  2. Before you decide your housing option in London, here are some things to think about…

  3. Location

  4. LocationIndependent • Flats are available in a variety of different areas in London • Provides the opportunity to get to know two different neighbourhoods Photo: Keith Jenkins

  5. Locations Pre-Arranged • Gazzano- 15 minute walk from Faraday House • Southampton Row- 5 minute walk from Faraday House • A trendy neighborhood with lots of restaurants and cafes in the heart of London’s University Quarter Topham Street, Farringdon

  6. Money

  7. MONEYIndependent • Potential to spend less than the housing allowance - the more flatmates the cheaper the rent • The longer your commute, the cheaper your rent • Bills for utilities, cable, phone and wireless may or may not be included • Rent and security deposit must be paid directly to landlord

  8. MONEYPre-Arranged • Housing fee of $1,595 on top of program fee, plus $600 security deposit • No bills, rent or other charges to pay

  9. Experience

  10. ExperienceIndependent • You’ll have more choice about who you live with and where • Most students find a place in 48hrs • Deal directly with a landlord • Have Londoners for neighbors instead of other American students

  11. Experience Independent • Opportunity to explore various neighborhoods • Learn to use London’s transport • Sense of accomplishment when you find a place • May induce initial stress • Results can be immensely gratifying

  12. ExperiencePre-Arranged • Know where you’ll be living and with whom • Move straight into your flat upon arrival • Deal directly with residence management and SUL Staff • Know your neighbors; they’ll be other SU London students

  13. Amenities

  14. AmenitiesIndependent • Will vary by location and needs to be negotiated with landlord • Some flats have wireless, cable tv & phones, some don’t • Range from basic to luxurious

  15. AmenitiesPre-Arranged • Weekly cleaning service • Bed linens provided and changed weekly • Wireless included (limited broadband internet) • TV with small cable package • Incoming phone line • Washer/dryer in each flat

  16. Rules

  17. RulesIndependent • Landlord rules can vary and require negotiation • House rules will be negotiated amongst flatmates. This can be tricky. • Overnight guests will most likely be allowed • Smoking may be allowed in flat

  18. RulesPre-Arranged • Housing rules are clear-cut • No overnight guests • No smoking • No posters on the walls

  19. Space

  20. SpaceIndependent • Choose a space that fits your needs • Often in shared rooms Photo: Brian Lehmann • Flats will vary and tend to be larger than pre-arranged, although the quality is less consistent Photo: Alex Gamlin

  21. Gazzano: Ten 4-person flats (40 spaces) 2 bathrooms in each flat Double rooms Southampton Row: 4 flats (21 spaces) two flats for 6 people; one flat for 5 and one flat for 4 Shared living rooms and kitchens Space Pre-Arranged Photos: Brian Lehmann

  22. Essentially…

  23. If you want to… • Endure a bit of initial stress for a potentially gratifying outcome • Have more control and choice • Experience two neighborhoods and a more ‘real’ London life • Possibly spend less money • Be adventurous and take a risk • Be more independent…

  24. Photos: Brian Lehmann ChooseIndependent!

  25. Or if you want to… • Move straight in, worry-free • Be sorted before you arrive • Pay more money for convenience • Live with other American students • Opt for peace of mind…

  26. Photos: Brian Lehmann Choose Pre-arranged!

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