Another good way to look for accommodation is to look in magazine or newspapers. You can find lots of adverts in some of them but it is always a good idea to phone straight away.

Keep in mind that finding a nice place to live requires a lot of phone calls, patience and and often involves disappointment because some else got it before you. But do not give up! You will certainly need a lot of determination to begin with.

TNT is a free magazine you can get every Monday at almost any underground station. It is a magazine directed to Antipodeans (Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans), but they list a lot of adds for traveler and students. It is worth giving it a go, but on one condition only: you will start calling on the early Monday morning! The magazine has also got a web site
www.tntmagazine.com/UK

Loot is the most popular newspaper for finding accommodation. It costs £1.40 but is one of the the best papers to find anything from a place to live, through a new job, to a new... fridge. The best day for accommodation is Wednesday and if you want to see the ads before printed, you can register and pay a fee (£5)through Internet www.loot.com

Evening Standard is a London paper that comes out every day. Every issue has got ads regarding accommodation, but the Wednesday issue contains a supplement "Homes and Property", where you can find a lot of ads for all those looking into buying or renting a place.