London attracts a large share of overseas students thanks to its position as the home to some of the best universities in the world. Student renting in London and UK in general is thriving. Students normally search a rental property in London at the start of the university term in September or October.

For a group of students to live together, a licence named House in Multiple Occupation is a must in any leased house. This is compulsory when five or more unrelated individuals share a property. Landlords also ask student tenants to get a guarantor to shoulder the costs for skipped rent or significant damage to the property.
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