Easy Room Mate

Nadia M asked:


I was planning on buying a phone card and making calls to home/work in the US from the room or any phone. However, when I want to call or text my business colleagues I was thinking I could rent a cell phone. How and where do you do this? Does it makes sense for a short trip? How much does it cost?

Lucila

Valerie asked:


I’m Bulgarian, 22 years old and I’ve been studying in Germany for the last few years. I’m graduating from university and I’m interested in working in England for a year or two. Even though I could continue studying for a Master’s, I’d prefer to take a break, see how the real life works and figure out what I really want to do with my life. Otherwise I think a Master’s would be a waste of money and time.
First, I want to know about the living costs in London. I know it’s one of the most expensive capitals so I’d like to know how much approx. it’d cost to rent a room (of course cheapest possible but still decent). Would you maybe recommend living outside London and traveling to the city? Where? What would the other min monthly costs be – food, transport, etc.?
And do you think it’s feasible for a foreigner like me to find a job within a month? Of course, I’d like to work something related to my studies (social sciences) but for a start I’d not mind having a job to pay the rent.

Thanks!

Xiaofeng

Esther asked:


I need a reliable place( a flat, room for rent), resonably priced, friendly service,clean and nice, close to the city (london), and accomadating to an American art student. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Yehuda

Traveller asked:


Hello,

I am 18 years old. I will be coming to UK for my studies next year i.e. 2010. I am in search accommodation for rent. I just need a single room and nothing else. Can you provide me? If you know any relative or friend who can provide me, please help me. You can email me through yahoo answers. Click on my icon appearing in the left and click on send email.
I’ll be looking for cheap/moderate housing.
Thank you.

Cleve

Divided asked:


Has anyone used a website such as spareroom.co.uk to find a room for rent in london for about a month?
specifically i have seen this one which looks nice.
http://www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/advert_detail.pl?advert_id=769181&fromaff=39&click_thru_id=124206689510365
is it safe to use these sites or what?
im 17 male btw.

Crystie

Hugo asked:


Hi all,

Next year I’m going to move to London (April) to study English for six months. I’m worried about the prices for room there, so I’m trying to find out about what alternatives I have. Is it possible to get a dorm in a College even if I’m not studying there? because people have told me is cheaper. I’m going to study at The English Studio.

Any suggestion of a dorm in college? neighborhood? others?

Thanks!

Jayant

Caramel Kisses asked:


Heyyy everyone

Thanks for takin your time out to read my post.

I am movin to London Alone, and i am stayin at my familys house for a few weeks.

But i need to find my own place, and i wouldnt like to rent a room, i would like my own apartment, and maybe to share with someone else.

Where can i find a housemate?

I would like to find d perfect housemate and then look for an apartment together….

Guillema

amin asked:


I’m going to London soon and I need to rent a cheap room.
Is there anything special I should consider while choosing the room?
Or any special advise dealing with the landlord?

Thanks in advance

Correy

doutormorganight asked:


I need to practise but I don’t currently own a piano, as my place is too small. Does anyone know where I could rent a practise room with a piano for about an hour or two somewhere in London?

Thank you so much for your help.

Demi

Diogenes asked:


I am considering spending a few months in London, for business and tourism.

I am an American, so, naturally, I require a certain standard of living. I would want my rental property to include covered space for at least two cars, and I need a sizeable yard for my own recreational purposes (at least half a hectare).

I recently did this in a country called Sierra Leone down in west Africa. I rented a large, 15 hectare plantation with a manor and a large swimming pool for a month, and simply relaxed. I had a staff of 10 people along with my own private security brought in from the states to secure the grounds. It was superb and very relaxing.

Would I be able to rent reasonable quarters in London with room for cars and recreation for £45,000 per month or less? I would only be staying for around 90 days, in accordance with the visa waiver rules, so I can afford to pay a bit more than I’d usually consider.

Madelina