Accommodation – Links and Guide

Looking for a property is a difficult process. Please find some useful links and articles to assist you. Raindance Film School has also produced a useful guide for those looking for accommodation in London. To request a copy, please email filmschool@raindance.ac.uk

**Disclaimer**

This guide is only to signpost useful resources and advise students how to best navigate the accommodation directories. Raindance is not partnered with any of the accommodation providers listed below.

Please use all accommodation providers carefully.

Halls of Residence

Amber Students: https://amberstudent.com/

International Students’ House: https://www.ish.org.uk/

The Thirsty Scholar: ISH Bar: https://thirstyscholar.london/

Downing Students Search: https://www.downingstudents.com/

IQ London: https://www.iqstudentaccommodation.com/london?year=2023-24&sorting=availability

Londonist: https://www.londonist.co.uk/residences 

Links for Rooms to Rent and House/ Flat Shares

Zoopla: https://www.zoopla.co.uk/ 

Rightmove: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/ 

Spare Room: https://www.spareroom.co.uk/ 

Spare Room Student Filter Search: https://rb.gy/sfblxd

Spare Room LGBTQIA+ Filter Search: https://m.spareroom.co.uk/lgbt-flatshare

Useful Student Accommodation Article Links:

Where to Find a Student Flat Share in London https://movingtolondon.net/where-to-find-a-student-flatshare-in-london/
Here is the Only Student Guide to Renting in London You’ll Ever Need https://thetab.com/uk/london/2021/03/29/here-is-the-only-student-guide-to-renting-in-london-youll-ever-need-40020
14 Best Student Accommodation Websites to Find Your Home Abroad https://www.goabroad.com/articles/study-abroad/14-best-student-accommodation-websites-to-find-your-home-abroad
Hunting For a House In London: How The Housing Crisis Affects Students http://roarnews.co.uk/2022/hunting-for-a-house-in-london-how-the-housing-crisis-affects-students/
Viewing Student Houses: What to Look For https://www.savethestudent.org/accommodation/guide-viewing-student-accommodation.html
10 of the Best Student Accommodation in London https://www.travelmag.com/articles/student-accommodation-london/

 

**Disclaimer**

This guide is only to signpost useful resources and advise students how to best navigate the accommodation directories. Raindance is not partnered with any of the accommodation providers listed below.

Please use all accommodation providers carefully.