The Welcome Service will assist you with accommodation to suit your needs and will also advise on aspects of living in London such as setting up a bank account, council tax, tenancy formalities and schooling. Flats Imperial College owns a number of properties nearby and they are available for academic newcomers and visitors for short or long-term lets. Rent is largely determined by the area in which the property is located. If the bedsit is in a family house then you may be able to have breakfast and dinner with the family.
Accommodation is usually fully furnished and equipped unless otherwise stated.
Where to look There are several sources where you can find accommodation in and around Imperial College. Come in the Welcome Service office and ask Monika Sexton what she has available on her register. Alternatively, some local newsagents advertise accommodation in their windows, accommodation may be advertised on notice boards located either within departments or on the walkway of level 2 in the Sherfield Building. One of the main papers for accommodation is Loot which comes out every day. Most local newspapers carry ads for private accommodation within their circulation area.