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Below is a housing guide for students going to London.
University accommodation (住所) offices
Many university accommodation offices have their own list of registered landlords (房东). Others also
provide information on accommodation agencies and other housing organization. The advantage of using
your university accommodation is that you can get support if you have a problem. The disadvantage is that
they are unlikely to have enough registered landlords to house all their students.
Property papers: Loot and Renting
Loot is an important source (来源) of information about private housing for co-renters. The offers are
from private landlords, agencies and individuals looking for other co-renters. They also have a website:
www.loot.com. The advantage of using Loot is that there are some excellent bargains. The disadvantage
is that there is no quality control over the offers.
Renting is another useful paper. The offers in this paper are mainly from accommodation agencies. Their
website is at www.renting.co.uk.
Accommodation agencies
The majority of rented accommodation in London is probably advertised through accommodation
agencies. The advantage of using accommodation agencies is that you will have access to a large number
of accommodations. A good agent will listen to your requirements and can save you time in looking for the
right accommodation. The disadvantage is that they will make a range of charges to potential renters.
Noticeboards
Around the universities you will find a number of noticeboards where offers of accommodation will
be posted. These will either be from landlords or from students. Some universities will also have online
noticeboards where students can advertise to other students. Advertisements from students can be an
excellent way to find accommodation. However, advertisements from landlords can be problematic.
Word of mouth
Some of the best housing in London is never advertised but is passed on from one group of students
to another by word of mouth. It might be that you can find out about good offers from final year students.
However, don’t suppose that just because you have found out about housing from a friend it is necessarily
going to be better than that found through any other source.
Family
Faced with the very high rents charged in London, some students and their parents will consider
buying as an alternative. In some cases this might be a good choice. |
1. What is the advantage of using
Loot?
A. It has more offers from accommodation agencies than Renting.
B. It gives you personal information about other co-renters.
C. Their website is designed mainly for students.
D. there are some good bargains.
2. A good agent can help you _____.
A. know more people
B. find cheap accommodation
C. get the right accommodation quickly
D. get free information about most accommodations
3. The information passed on by word of mouth is important because _____.
A. it is better than that found through any other source
B. it helps you find some of the best housing never advertised
C. the final year students always offer better information
D. the landlords have little valuable information
4. For students going to London for the first time, which of the following provides the most reliable
information?
A. University accommodation offices.
B. Loot and Renting.
C. Noticeboards.
D. Family.