Homestay or shared flat — which is better for first time in London?

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First time abroad. Schools sell homestays. SpareRoom has shared flats. Which is better?

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If it's your first 4-8 weeks in London and you don't know anyone: **homestay**. You get meals included, a real family environment, daily English practice with native speakers, and someone who'll notice if you didn't come home. Cost: £200-£350/week but you save on food. If you're staying 3+ months and have already been to London once: **shared flat** via SpareRoom or HousingAnywhere is cheaper (£600-£900/month vs £1,200+ for homestay), but you handle bills, cleaning, broken boilers, and finding a good flatmate. Start with homestay for the first month, then switch.

Homestay or shared flat — which is better for first time in London?

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