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Guides and stories for students, parents and host families, from the team that has placed students in London homes since 2009.
London Officially One of World’s Safest Major Cities: What International Students Should Know
London Homestays | January 2026 Your mother found a TikTok. It shows someone's phone being snatched on Oxford Street.
Erasmus Returns: Government Policy Catches Up to British Hospitality
Written by James McCall, Accommodation Director Brilliant news.
London Pickpocketing Videos on TikTok: Tourist Areas vs Where You’ll Actually Live
Your parents have been sending you viral videos. Phone thefts on Oxford Street. Pickpockets on the tube.
How to Book Legitimate Homestays in London
Understanding what proper providers do helps you spot the fakes immediately.
How to Spot Fake London Accommodation (And Book Legitimate Homestays)
Students lose more money to accommodation scams than any other type of fraud when moving to London. Not phone theft. Not pickpocketing.
Is South London Dangerous? Why Old Online Posts About London Areas Are Wrong
This happens almost every week: a student is placed in Balham, Brixton or Clapham. Everything's confirmed.
Free Things to Do in London on a Student Budget
From world-class museums to hidden parks, here's how to experience the best of London without spending a penny Right, let's be honest – London is
10 Brilliant Walks Near London You’ll Love
Photo by Iliana Nurmohamed on Unsplash From seaside strolls along white cliffs to beautiful woodland treks, here are the best walks within easy reach of
Mayfair at Christmas: A Guide to London’s Most Spectacular Festive Lights
We love Christmas lights! If you do too, please read on.. ✨ There's something truly magical about Mayfair during the festive season.
Smart Student Living: Why Homestays Are Your Secret Weapon for University Housing in London
Great, you’ve been accepted at university and even better, it is in London - one of the best and most exciting cities in the world.
Guide for international students to set up banking in the UK
How international students open a UK bank account: what counts as proof of address, which banks accept students, and the mistake to avoid before you arrive.
Top 10 Things to Recommend For Your Homestay Student in London This Christmas
The festive season is in full swing, and if you're hosting an international student this December with Londonhomestays, you'll want to make sure they have Apply now
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