Have you gotten your UK visa? Are you ready to relocate to the United Kingdom but don't know how to get accommodation?

Finding adequate accommodation in the UK can be challenging if you have no prior arrangements before arriving in the country. Depending on your budget, the number of people coming to the UK with you, and the time of your stay, you will have to pick a short or long-term rental, unfurnished or furnished house or apartment. This thread will guide you on how to pick an accommodation in the UK.

Types of Houses in the UK

1. Short-Term Rentals
If you have a short time to spend in the United Kingdom, you can find temporary apartments on platforms like Booking, Homestay, Gumtree, TripAdvisor, Homeaway, Airbnb, or VRBO. The short-term apartments come furnished and are easier to secure.

2. Halls of Residence
International students can use halls divided into single rooms that can be shared with others. In addition, some rooms come as en-suite, while communal ones can be provided for rooms without bathrooms.

3. Self-Catered Halls
You can consider the self-catered option if you want to save money and cook your meals. A self-catered option offers you an opportunity to have your privacy, but it comes with a communal kitchen.

4. Flats/ Houses
You can decide to use a flat if you have a family or want to live privately without interference from others. But first, ensure you read the legal document to understand the rules guiding such a house. Continuation; https://pay4me.app/blog/100/how-to-find-accommodation-in-the-uk-from-nigeria

How To You Find Accommodation in the UK from Nigeria

use the following platforms to find accommodation before relocating to the UK;

1. Nestpick
You can find furnished houses on Nestpick. If you don’t have time to double-check whether apartments are furnished or not, consider using Nestpick. You can search for accommodation based on city and neighbourhoods.

Pros: Nestpick offers a streamlined accommodation search, whether you want an apartment to be furnished or empty.

Cons: Unfortunately, you can't book directly with the platform.

2. AmberStudent
You can use AmberStudent to find more than 100K+ rooms across the UK, including shared en-suites, private studios, and various single and dual occupancy rooms near some universities and colleges.

Pros: AmberStudent has an easy-to-use user interface, free cancellation policy, prompt and courteous customer service, a catalogue of properties, and a strong referral from former customers,

Cons: The platform has fewer properties in the rest of Europe.

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