Private accommodation advice

Most UAL students live in private rentals for their 2nd and 3rd year of studying, and some even decide to do so in their 1st year. They may:

Share a house or flat with friends
Rent a room from a resident/live-in landlord
Book a room or studio with an independent student hall.

Students coming to UAL on courses shorter than a full year may need to look at other accommodation options, for example hostels or specialist short stay accommodation.

The Private Accommodation Adviser can help you decide which of these options may be most suitable for you.

How can UAL help?

The Private Accommodation Adviser offers the following services:

Information and one-to-one advice on suitable accommodation options and areas/locations
Guidance on how to safely navigate the London rental market and distinguish between genuine and problematic or fraudulent accommodation offers
Free contract checking service
Free legal advice to help you deal with any problems that may arise
A guarantor service in partnership with Housing Hand for UK, EU and International students
Partnership with University of London Housing Services. They offer a range of services for students looking for private rentals, including the Property Platform, where you can find rooms, flats and houses across London, the Private Housing Guide which offers detailed guidance on how private renting works and free legal advice.

*Please note that the Private Accommodation Adviser can give you general advice on how you can look for private rentals with landlords and letting agents.

They are not able to book accommodation for you or direct you to specific properties.

However, they will be available to answer your questions and provide you with professional advice to help you deal with problems when living in private accommodation.

Property Platform

University of London has a , which will help you find your accommodation, whether you're looking for a room in private halls, a studio or a house-share. You can:

search by proximity to your UAL College
find properties from vetted accommodation providers.

Tips for renting in London

Do your own research before looking for accommodation to rent from a private landlord or agent.
Be in London and view the accommodation in person before you pay any money. You need to make sure it is good for you and the offer is genuine. Book temporary (tourist style) accommodation if necessary.
Know your budget, and be flexible when looking at locations and areas.
New international student? Please do not try to arrange a private rental before you get your visa.
As a UAL student you are entitled to make use of the (ULHS). They offer a range of services for students looking for private accommodation.
Take a look at their to find out more about living in private rented accommodation.
The website also has useful information about renting in London.

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