Looking for flats to rent and to find flatmates and any advice

I'd strongly recommend trying spareroom.co.uk.

I think especially for people new to the city that aren't going to have tonnes of stuff, it can be beneficial (you don't want to be having to buy things like pans, a cheese grater, teatowels, bathmats and an iron - all the stuff that may not be included when you rent a flat and nobody is living there).

People put up photos of the place and there's a little map icon (so you know exactly what street it is on and can google map walk round the area - and google it to see if the area has a bad reputation etc) and they advise you on what the bills will come to.  Also, you can check proximity to the subway or nearest train station or bus stop (when it gets to winter and the sun's setting before 4pm and it's dark until 8.30am... you don't want a 20 minute walk to your public transport).

You're studying near (5 mins) Cowcaddens subway station, and you'd only be 10-15 mins walk from Queens Street or Central (where all the other trains arrive).  Possibly I would suggest Charing Cross, the West End, Finnieston, or maybe an area not far north or Cowcaddens.

You could also check out Gumtree, which is the UK equivalent of Craigslist to find people who have a spare room to rent.
Also it might be good to check with the university to see if there are any halls of residence linked with the uni. Or if there is a privately owned university accommodation service that can help you.
Good luck & let us know how you get on!

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