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Step 1
Сheck out Craigslist. Known as the “ultimate virtual board,” the website offers listings of London flats you can rent by the day, week or month. Most are offered by private individuals, which means there are no additional fees or deposits required. Many of the listings include photos, so you can have a general idea of what you’re getting.
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Step 2
Look for serviced apartments. They are usually listed on the same websites that offer hotel rooms, as they’re considered a variation of hotels. Services apartments offer a middle ground between private flats and hotels, as they includ a kitchen and other apartment-like facilities, but are kept clean and organized by a staff, like a hotel.
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Step 3
Don’t send money to private individuals in advance. This is especially true if you’re reserving an apartment you found in Craigslist or a similar site. Since there are no guarantees and no well-known companies to protect your money, it’s better just to err on the side of caution.
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Step 4
Look into companies such as HolidayLettings, which offers flat rentals by the week. The prices are usually higher than when renting from a private individual, but you are better protected. Another benefit from websites such as these is that you can search apartments by area, price and size.
