Many London students are rejecting budget halls of residence and are opting for rented accommodation, says BBC.

Watch the video of a couple of students renting a studio flat in the private new Canto Court residence on Old Street. The rent is £355per week (including bills) i.e. £1538 per month. The building has a concierge, there’s internet in the flat, plus a flat TV with the license paid for.

See the Canto Court homepage

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