Homestay host or lodger: which one are you actually looking for?
Want the quick answer? This article goes into detail on the difference between hosting and taking in a lodger. If you'd prefer the 30-second decision page, star…
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How much spending money does an international student need in London in 2026?
What “spending money” actually means Your accommodation is one cost. Your course fees are another. Spending money is everything else — the da…
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A parent’s guide to London homestays for 16 and 17 year olds
Looking for a quick overview? This article goes into detail on how under-18 placements work. If you'd prefer the structured "what's included, what's not" versio…
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Why many LSE students overpay for ‘central’ (and what works better)
Where LSE actually is, and why that matters for accommodation LSE’s main campus is in the streets between Holborn and Aldwych, a few minutes’ walk …
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Best areas to live for KCL students in homestay
This guide is for KCL students — or anyone with an offer from King’s College London — looking at homestay accommodation. It covers each main c…
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