January 19th 2018
Working as a freelancer in the heart of London can be both a fulfilling and challenging experience for a young professional… And this is especially true for someone who comes from another part of the country, or another part of the world. Not only will you have to generate a regular income; but you will also need to create and follow a realistic plan to live comfortably on a
November 24th 2017
Looking for a long-term place to stay in London? Why not save yourself a load of money and stay in a hostel instead! There are plenty of reasons as to why hostels are better to stay in than house shares for a long-term period, and at LHA London we can tell you why. Hostels are welcoming When you stay in a hostel, there are always plenty of people to socialise
October 30th 2017
Affordable accommodation that makes you feel at home gives you a sense of security and comfort when you’re living and working away from loved ones. If you are staying in London, you have a wide choice of accommodation, from hotels and hostels to houses and flat-shares. If you opt to live in self-catering accommodation, here are a few things you can expect: Some Facilities are Provided If you have an
October 9th 2017
Mr Kang visited Belvedere House a few weeks ago after 20 years since he was a resident of the self-catered accommodation in South Kensington. He recognised the manager, from his time at Belvedere House two decades on and sent us the following: “First of all, I appreciate your staffs’ kindness while I was staying there. I guess it’s same in 20 years. Also that is a special memory that
August 3rd 2017
I am a politics student at The University of Sheffield, going into my third year. I started my internship at LHA London in summer 2017. Due to my role, as ‘marketing assistant’, my job roles involved; working on social media projects, writing a blog and producing sales reports. Alongside this, I managed daily website updates, and the company Live Chat. I secured this internship through a Sheffield ex-alumni networking event
July 13th 2017
Did you ever, as a child, dream of living with your friends? In your dream, you live in a home with 32 rooms with one large dining area. You and your friends will all eat dinner together so that suddenly, washing the dishes isn’t such a chore because you have all this dynamic tangle of friends and family to help you. Today’s living spaces bring those childhood dreams to
June 14th 2017
LHA marks 25 years’ service for Laurent Nolfo – Manager at Sandeman-Allen House. Most managers of LHA London can recall when they first met Laurent during his time, which includes positions at Bowden Court, Railton House, Leinster House, Sandeman-Allen as an Assistant Manager, Holland House and then back to Sandeman-Allen as a manager. Sandeman-Allen is a central, catered accommodation with some of the best customer feedback scores for customer
June 1st 2017
Is this a postcard sent from Kew Gardens? Not quite, these are some of the rooms that residents at Halpin House have made into their home from home; turning shared spaces into communal living at it’s best. At Halpin House, the team are always encouraging residents who typically stay 1-6 months whilst studying, working locally or completing an internship to put a touch of green in their living space. There have
March 22nd 2017
Museums preserve our history and culture in a way that few other mediums can… From interactive presentations, to the display of authentic relics from the past, museums give us a glimpse into past lives and how we became who we are today. You do not need a lot of money to explore the best museums in London — many of them are absolutely free! Whether you are a student or
March 17th 2017
LHA London spent a day working with The Cardinal Hume Centre on 2nd March to help clean the garden… They organised the toys and clear up the store cupboards of the stock generously left by donations to a wonderful cause. The team from LHA London were taken around the hostel, offices and support centre offering them an insight into the great work achieved by the centre and some context