Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond
Renting · Rooms
Find a room in 6 steps
Budgettotal cost
Search& alerts
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In short: Finding a room in London is quickest with a clear plan: set your total budget, shortlist areas by commute, set alerts, view in person or by live video, ask the right questions about bills and housemates, and have your documents ready. Upfront costs are capped: up to one month's rent in advance, a holding deposit of up to one week, and a deposit of up to five weeks for most rooms let by a tenancy. Fraser Bond lets rooms across London.
Six steps
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Set a budgetRent, bills, travel and council tax.
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Choose areasBased on commute and price.
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SearchRoom-share sites, agents and alerts.
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ViewMeet housemates; never pay before viewing.
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AskBills, cleaning, house rules, tenancy type.
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Move inSign, pay, inventory and photos.
Frequently asked questions
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If the owner lives there, you're usually a lodger with fewer rights.
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