Summer Internship Accommodation - London

Looking for advice regarding accommodation for a summer internship in Canary Wharf.

The woman from HR said that living in/around CW is fairly reasonable due to having little/no travel expenses. Is there a balance due to this or will I save a vast amount by moving further out. Of course, if it was permanent and full time then moving further out would make sense due to the saving accumulated over several years but this is only 8/9 weeks. Which areas strike the right balance as I'm not keen on getting up really early and getting home late.

Also, I'm aware that theres student accommodation available over summer but this seems to be only in central london? Other than this where else would offer such a short lease? I assume private landlords seek longer term tenants.

Thanks

When would you recommend contacting landlords? It's only short term so will they be reluctant to let you book things when there are still 3-4months until you would be moving in?

Good question.

I'm also wondering what the usual strategy is if you don't know anyone on your internship? I've been looking on gumtree for people advertising rooms but they're all available from March onwards so seems a bit early just now.

I have a double room in my flat available near Langdon Park tube station, I work in Canary Wharf and will be away with work over the summer hence my room is free. Please send me a private message if you are interested. I am looking for £700pcm including all bills, wi-fi, car park space, balcony (for the evenings after work when you want to relax in the sunshine)

I recently graduated from Durham University and I have one housemate who is currently studying a Masters degree.

I should add that I cycle to work and it takes me under 10minutes to get to the office from the flat. Walking takes about 20mins, tube about 7minutes.

Anyone is welcome to get in touch!

Hello!

I have a spare double room in a brilliant house in Balham. I'm currently doing a law conversion so hoping to leave it free from June - Mid September.

It's a fantastic house with a large, open living area, garden with BBQ, weekly cleaner, wifi, TV licence, top of the range kitchen etc. Three other good fun, recent Durham graduates also live there and are doing a law conversion, Insurance and Accounting; so there's a good atmosphere for anyone doing an internship as everyone is up early on weekdays and keen for a few beers at the weekends. In terms of the commute, one of the guys has been going to Canary Wharf for work recently and has had no trouble at all, the tubes are pretty good in the morning.

Currently paying £740/month with about £50 bills on top of that, happy to free it up for £750/month and can tailor the term to your exact required length.

If anyone is interested please get in touch and I can send you photos etc!

Thanks.

Hello ! I am a student in London and I want to rent my flat over the summer, from the 8th of July until either mid-August or the first of september. It is a two bedroom flat in Earl's Court and has been fully refurbished last year with a shower bathroom, living room, dining area, and a fully refurbished kitchen. Contact me if you're interested !

Try Canada Water. One tube station away, and the rent I am paying is dirt cheap at just 120 pw (srs)

If anyone needs a place 20/6 - 7/7, give me a shout. This is a 1 bedroom flat close to Camden with balcony and all the usual stuff (wifi, fully furnished, etc.). £400 for the entire period.

Thanks Roronoa, i will check out accommodation in canada water.