Living in the UK
2. HOUSING
2.2. Private Renting
This is a house, flat or bed-sit rented from a private landlord (not a council property).
Find a place 
Ask friends and family.
Search online: If you have access to the internet you can look for properties on the following property sites:
Check notice boards (in shop windows, supermarkets, post Office).
Check local newspapers.
Advertise yourself: Use free websites such as Spare Room or Gumtree or post your advert on social media sites.
Letting agents (a company that will help you find a place, and will charge you money)
When you visit a place, ask the landlord:
When you can move in
Deposit and rent in advance – money you pay before you can move.
Rent
Council tax
Gas/electricity/water bills
How and when rent is to be paid (cash/cheque etc)
How long you can rent it for
Note: Find out the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates for the area you are looking at properties.