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Why London Student Rooms
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Big rental groups are full of agents, duplicates and scams. We keep ours clean so you can focus on finding a home.
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Join requests and posts are checked every morning and evening. Suspicious profiles are turned away.
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Agents and businesses must take a paid, clearly labelled package, so the feed stays useful for students.
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Students and people looking for a room can post and search for free. Always.
Stay safe
Spot a genuine room, avoid the scams
Standard UK renting advice every newcomer should know before sending a penny.
6 signs a room is genuine
- 1You can view itThe room can be viewed in person, or on a live video call if you are still abroad.
- 2The landlord is verifiableTheir name matches the owner or agent, and a licensed agent can be checked on a redress scheme.
- 3The address checks outThe address exists, matches the photos and is a real residential property.
- 4A written tenancy agreementYou get a written agreement to read before you pay anything substantial.
- 5Deposit is protectedYour deposit goes into a government-backed scheme (DPS, MyDeposits or TDS) within 30 days.
- 6Price matches the areaThe rent is in line with similar rooms nearby, not suspiciously cheap.
Top room scams to avoid
- 1Pay before viewingNever send a deposit or "holding fee" for a room you have not seen, in person or live on video.
- 2Too good to be trueA large room in Zone 1 far below market rent is the classic bait.
- 3Untraceable paymentsAvoid cash, gift cards, crypto or money transfer to a stranger. Use traceable bank transfer and get a receipt.
- 4"I'm abroad, I'll post the keys"A landlord who cannot show the room and asks you to pay first is a common scam.
- 5Fake or copied listingsPhotos lifted from other websites. Try a reverse image search.
- 6Pressure to decide now"Lots of people are interested, pay today" is a pressure tactic. Take your time.
Abroad? Ask for a live video viewing where the person walks you through the room and shows the street outside. If anything feels off, walk away, and report it to Action Fraud. Learn more about deposit protection on GOV.UK.
Moving to London
Your first-month checklist
Everything international students need to sort out in the first few weeks. We are lining up trusted partner offers for each step.
Get a UK SIM
Get a UK number for bank sign-ups, viewings and two-factor codes. Pay-as-you-go SIMs need no credit check.
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Bank & money transfer
Open a UK bank or app-based account, and use a low-fee transfer service to move money from home.
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Find a guarantor
Many landlords ask for a UK guarantor. If you do not have one, guarantor services can stand in for you.
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Contents insurance
Cover your laptop, phone and belongings against theft or damage. Often only a few pounds a month.
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Oyster & student discounts
Get a contactless or Oyster card, apply for an 18+ Student Oyster photocard and grab a student discount card.
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Register with a GP
Register with a local NHS GP surgery soon after you arrive. You do not need proof of address or ID to register.
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Council tax exemption
Full-time students are usually exempt. Send your student certificate to your local council.
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NI number (if working)
If you plan to work, apply for a National Insurance number on GOV.UK.
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Student beauty & self-care
Look after yourself, on a student budget
Settling into a new city is a lot. Here's our pick of self-care categories for students (18+), with partner deals on the way.
Skincare essentials
Cleanser, moisturiser and SPF basics for London's hard water and changing weather.
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Haircare
Products and salon tips that work with hard water, plus student hair-salon offers.
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Makeup on a budget
Everyday looks and drugstore dupes that don't blow your student budget.
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Fragrance
Signature scents, minis and travel sizes worth knowing about.
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Student discounts & beauty boxes
Student-verified discounts and subscription boxes for trying new products.
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How to pay
Pay via PayPal and use your company name as the reference, then message the admin via the Facebook group with your post. Listings go live once payment is received.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is it free to join and post?
Yes. Students and people looking for rooms can join and post for free. Paid packages are only for agents, landlords and businesses.
Why was my post declined?
Posts are declined if they look like spam, come from an agent or business without a paid package, or break the group rules. You can repost a genuine room listing.
How do I check if a room is genuine?
Always view it in person or on a live video call, check the landlord and the address, get a written tenancy agreement and never pay before viewing. See the Stay safe section above.
I'm moving from abroad. Can I rent before I arrive?
Yes, but insist on a live video viewing, check the landlord, pay only by traceable methods and make sure your deposit is protected in a government scheme.
How do paid listings work?
Pick a package, pay via PayPal using your company name as the reference, then message the admin via the Facebook group. Listings go live once payment is received.
Do you earn money from links on this site?
Some links are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you sign up, at no extra cost to you. We only feature services that are relevant to students moving to London.
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