Housing and Accommodation

COVID-19 HALLS OF RESIDENCE UPDATE

It has been confirmed that all UCL-managed student accommodation will remain open as usual throughout the year, but all students are strongly advised to return home wherever possible. UCL have taken the decision not to charge accommodation fees for students who will not be living in UCL halls in Term 3. This applies to those residents who have already checked out from 13 March or are planning on checking out by 25 April. Please see this announcement for more information.

Some other private providers have taken the same decision not to charge students who vacate their accommodation before Term 3. Please see the updates listed below:

• University of London Halls of Residence
• UNITE students
• Liberty Living
• iQ
• Scape

The London rental market can be difficult to navigate but moving into rented accommodation doesn’t need to be a nightmare. We’ve put together important morsels of information and advice that you’ll need going forward; from making sure your contract is legit to ensuring you’re not paying Council Tax if you don’t need to. 

We can help with:

• Understanding the different types of accommodation available
• Finding accommodation; including average London rents and good places to look
• Advice for renters; including types of tenancies, deposits, energy certificates and TV licenses
• What to do if your house isn’t up to scratch or needs some repairs
• Demystifying Council Tax
• Other useful housing contacts and links