Moving home can be an exciting process! If you're fussy about the area you want to live in, the quality of your accommodation and the type of people you live with, it can also be challenging and time-consuming. In addition, if you're moving to a new town or a new country, there can be other obstacles to consider such as transport facilities or additional bills to pay (e.g. local council tax, housing agency fees.)

With all these things in mind, fantasticROOMS has put together some helpful information to make your move easier.

Overview - Types of Accommodation - Rooms - Helpful Tips

OVERVIEW
London, Europe's largest city, is just a one hour train journey from Swindon. With a population close to 60 million inhabitants, it's not surprising that in the UK accommodation is more expensive than many other places in Europe.

Swindon, like many other towns in the southern-region, is popular because of the many well-paid jobs on offer in the IT, telecoms, automobile and financial industries. This means that demand for housing is also high. You should expect to pay between £70 to £85 per week for a room in a shared house - depending on the facilities available.

In towns with high demand for accommodation, there's always cheaper accommodation advertised. However, there's a well-known saying, "You get what you pay for!" Often, cheaper accommodation on offer falls below the government's minimum living standards. The result is that landlords are eventually found out and fined; whilst tenants are asked to leave. Generally, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is!

The good news for people moving to the UK, is that the cost of living is generally lower - food and clothes are cheap! Also, wages are good. For example, someone working in a bar can expect to get paid between £5 to £7 per hour. In addition, the multicultural background and cultural diversity of the UK present many people with opportunities to achieve their ambitions.

Perhaps one of the most important, yet understated, aspects to look out for when finding accommodation is the type of people you live with. It's important that you enjoy your stay and get on well with the people you may share a house with - even if you're only staying for a few months. If you're new to the area and don't know anyone, your experience and time in Swindon will ultimately be shaped by those whom you choose to live with and the house where you live.

Good luck with your accommodation search and if you need any other tips, just contact us!

fantasticROOMS helps people find stylish rental accommodation in Swindon, Wiltshire, UK. Contact us NOW to find a room via e-mail info@fantasticrooms.co.uk, phone +44 (0)870 745 9284 (national rate), or fax +44 (0)7092 196095.