Living in London : Friend is going to be in London for probably 6-10 months while his visa is figured out in the US. For folks who have lived out there - How do you find a place to live, .. (cont.)...

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Register as a tenant seeking accom with an estate agent such as KFH, Foxtons, Winkeorth etc. Download Zoopla and Rightmove which are the UK equivalents of Zillow to find properties on the rental market. Get your deposit, references, credit checks, bank details all sorted out. It's pretty straightforward

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Are there furnished options or the equivalent of Streeteasy in NYC? I suggested airbnb to start but don't think that's a long term solution.

In addition to P1's statement, the deposit was 2-3 month's rent. If your friend signs a year lease, have them get the clause that allows term at month 6.

Look for a share in East London with students. Cheap and nice area to hang

I found my place through moveflat.com back in 2013

Thanks all for the suggestions. Will pass along. I don't think he would want to stay with students. Maybe if they are grad or PhDs. He's not the partying kind and pretty sober. But appreciate the responses.

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