How hasty should one be in booking an accommodation at this time? London

I wanted thoughts from others as to how hasty I should feel in booking an accommodation? If I see something I like, should I go for it? Even when I have hardly looked at anything else?

Or should I take a few days? I've not gone through this process in London before so I am unsure what kind of expectations I should be having at this moment. I applied late and so here I am sorting accommodation now. Would appreciate advice, thanks.

I had done myself the same question and decided to look at every place I could find. This week, I receive an offer for a spot that fits me, and I accepted. In your case, it depends if you are sure that you are going to London next year (because, as you probably know, you usually have to pay a deposit to book your place) and if you want a place in a demanding part of London. If the accommodation that you like has a fair price and the characteristics you are looking for (private/shared bathroom, other rooms with other people/studio just for you, catered/self-catered, etc.), why not go for it?

Still, if any accommodation about the city fits you, then you don't need to look for it that quickly. London has a world of accommodations, for all types of budgets, mentalities and necessities

Are you gonna be living in catered or self-catered accommodation out of interest? What are your thoughts on catered?