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.
If you decide to use this method you need to choose an area and make sure you buy the paper the day it comes out. Look in the Yellow Pages or Thomson telephone directories for estate agents who deal with rented accommodation in your preferred area. Note that some agencies will charge fees for their services, so you should ask the agency what fees, if any, are involved before you tell them to go ahead and find you accommodation. Rent is normally paid monthly in advance. It is important to get a receipt for your deposit which should state the amount, exactly what it is for and whether it is returnable when you leave.