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1 Bedroom Bedsits Starting at £210 PW1 Bedroom/1 Bath Studios Starting at £267 PW3 Bedroom/2 Bath Flats Starting at £600 PW
Comfortable, Self-Catered, with fully equipped Kitchens, Bath and on-site Laundry facilities.
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PARK HOUSE EARLS COURTROOMS AVAILABLE FOR 2020/21
Make yourself at home in one of our fully furnished private flats at Park House, Earl’s Court. Only a
20 minute walk to Imperial, it’s perfectly placed to make the very best of your student experience in London.
All bills and up to 150 Mbps Wi-Fi included.
Modern, Clean & AffordableStudio Apartments in Central & West LondonHammersmith, West Kensington & Earl’s Court
Fully furnished apartments with all bills includedWithin 2 miles of Imperial College
020 7486 9020 [email protected] studios2let.com
SHORT LETPrices from
£250pw
LONG LETPrices from
£210pw
138-140 Cromwell RoadLondon SW7 4HA
+44 020 7373 3348+44 020 7373 0323
+44 07841 222 222+44 07843 222 222
We are specialised in providing student accommodation
for the past 21 years.
• Long let - Tailored 6 - 9- 12 months contract
• Summer School Courses & Internship Program
• Short let all around the year from 1 week up to 6 months
South Kensington, Gloucester Road, High Street Kensington (SW1,SW3,SW5,SW7,SW10 & W8)
• We provide Out of Hours Tenant Support by email upto Midnight 7days a week throughout the year.
• Free storage service available for early booking.• No additional charges for maintenance or accidental
damage.• Free high speed Wi-Fi on selected properties.• Air conditioning on selected properties.• Free laundry facilities on selected properties.
Key Areas Properties I’ve viewed Key Areas Properties I’ve viewed
Safety 1 2 3 Cleaning 1 2 3
Are working smoke detectors and fire blankets fitted? Is the house clean?
If there was a fire in the main hallway, could you still escape?
Will you be provided with equipment to keep it clean?
Can you open all exit doors from the inside? Is the house free from signs of pests/rodents (such as droppings)?
Are all the gas/electric appliances safety tested? Plumbing
Does the cooker work? Do all the taps work?
Is the heating in the house adequate? Even the hot water tap?
Security Do the sinks drain?
Are external doors fitted with strong, secure locks? Is the toilet leak-free?
Are ground floor windows lockable? Does the shower work properly?
Are ground floor curtains thick enough to not be seen through?
Are there enough bathrooms for the number of housemates?
Location Furniture
Is transport to and from College (including by foot) accessible?
Has the house got enough furniture for the number of housemates sharing?
Are there shops and services nearby? Is there enough space in the kitchen to store food?
Outside Is all the furniture in good condition?
Does the roof look in good condition? Is the furniture fire resistant?
Are the gutters/walls free from plants growing inside? Landlord Services
Are the drains clear? Does the landlord provide window cleaning?
Are the wooden window frames or fences safe and free from rot?
Does the landlord include anything else as part of the rent (water bills/internet etc)?
Does the landlord provide lawn cutting?
Looking to rent accommodation in the private sector? To get you started we have put together this handy pocket guide to help you decide which London area suits you best.
Think about who you want to live with and where. Take your budget into consideration.
Come along to our housing events. Meet local estate agents, speak with accommodation experts and learn about house hunting dos and don’ts, contracts, deposits and much more.
Landlords begin to advertise properties on Imperial Home Solutions. imperialhomesolutions.co.uk
This is a good time to look at estate agents; they will have a better idea of what will be available in September and October.
Left it to the last minute? Don’t worry, there are still plenty of properties available!
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Relax and enjoy your new home!
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Where to look?
Imperial Home Solutions
Estate agents
General websites and forums
Student noticeboards
Take me with you to viewings and make notes!
Search properties available with private landlords and look out for rooms and flatshares listed by Imperial students on the dedicated message board.
Look out for properties on: ▸studentrooms.co.uk ▸spareroom.co.uk ▸gumtree.com
Advertise properties through their own agencies, or they will place adverts on property listing websites such as:
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Browse the site for essential house hunting advice as well as the latest news and upcoming events.
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