When is the best time to look for a flat in London before actually moving there?

Question

The problem is, I'm currently 17 and still living in Germany. I'll graduate by next summer and then want to move to London. Therefore I already did some researching on how to get a flat, I think roomsharing is the best thing to do. Now I'm hanging around on gumtree.com, checking those adverts and already liking some of them. But ain't it quite too early to look for a flat now? I mean, those people surely will want someone to move with quite soon, and I'm just ready by next summer. On the other hand side, I fear being too late with searching.

(Apart from that, I also need a job there, what is probably more difficult, as I don't know how to get in contact with anyone there who would offer me a job.)

Answer 1

I cannot speak for London, but late may - early June might be a good time, as a lot of folks are moving out