looking for an flat or studio, what do i need to do

cameron_dunn2

I heard I need to save up for 4 or 6 weeks worth of rent. Is this true im coming over from america to live. Or what do i need to do, like saving up wise? and do i need a rent agent? Any advice world help me lot.

poppy123456

Some landlords/ letting agencies will ask for at least 2 months rent in adavnce. I see you're looking to live In London, that isn't cheap and you would need a decent income to live there. A flat there could be anything from £1,500 to £3,000 PCM.

https://england.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/private_renting/rent_in_advance

You can look at letting agencies, in and around London, or google search "flats in London"

Will you have a job when you arrive? If not, how you will manage financially? Coming from abroad you will not be able to claim for any financial help.

Rachel_Scope

Hi @cameron_dunn2. As Poppy has mentioned, London can be very expensive. Have you considered living just outside of London to save some money if needs be?

cameron_dunn2

@poppy123456 sorry for late reply, yes i do have the income, and I am looking for any agencies and all that will help me, and yes im planning on working what would you suggest beside london, I get a allowence because i do have cerealpsly. In my case I get SSI its social security income, and that cross over to London or anywhere bin the UK also vi saw this

• Universal Credit: A means-tested benefit for people of working age, designed to cover living costs and replace several older benefits like Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit.

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP): A benefit for people aged 16 to 64 with long-term health conditions or disabilities that affect their daily living or mobility.

• Employment and Support Allowance (ESA): For those who have an illness or disability that affects their ability to work.

• Income Support: For certain groups who are not required to look for work, such as carers or single parents with young children.

• Pension Credit: Extra money for older people on low incomes to bring their weekly income up to a minimum amount.

and im looking at this site called right move. also i reading where the council will help out too, is this true?? and thank you @Rachel_Scope and i love this community. really helping out lot. and if any more info i need to look up and read let me know.

poppy123456

You will not be able to claim any of those UK benefits you've listed because you're coming from USA. For PIP especially, you need to have lived in the UK for 2 out of the last 3 years.

The council will not help you either because you're coming from USA. Your only option will be to look at private rental. Yes, right move is a good place to start.

cameron_dunn2

@poppy123456 thank you very much, so my guess would be a house share or a flat share, im still saving up as much as i can. and planning on working as much as i can.