Christian Flat Share

ChristianFlatShare.org (CFS) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping Christians find a home. CFS may be especially helpful for church family coming to the UK from abroad; for students going to or who are at university; for someone moving to a new area with a new job; for the young family who it would bless to be able to let a room; or, for the retired couple who would like to have a lodger.
Website: www.christianflatshare.org
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The Highbury Centre (formerly The Foreign Missions Club), Highbury, London

The Highbury Centre is ideally situated in the heart of London in a delightful conservation area, yet it is only three miles from the centre of the capital. The Highbury Centre was founded in 1893, as The Foreign Missions Club, and over the years has provided accommodation to thousands of missionaries, Christian ministers, overseas visitors and guests of all denominations. Most are short stay visitors but those who are attending courses or studying may stay up to three months.
Website: www.thehighburycentre.org
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Tel: 020 7226 2663

Pilgrim Homes

Pilgrim Homes provide sheltered accommodation, residential and nursing care for elderly Protestant Christians. Some of their residents have been missionaries living overseas.
Website: www.pilgrimhomes.org.uk
Tel: 020 7407 5466

Redbourn Missionary Trust, nr. Harpenden, Herts.

The Redbourn Missionary Trust has 5 houses available for short term lets and 5 flats for retired missionaries. Details from trust secretary Vernon Cobb.
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Shunem Trust, Thame, Oxfordshire

The trust has one house in Thame, Oxfordshire, available for use by missionaries on home leave. Other properties may be available in the future.
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Gravesend, Kent - 2 bed Garden Apartment, Briars Court, 90 Windmill Street

Self contained with own entrance in Victorian house, will take two adults comfortably or families with one/two small children. Designated car parking available.  Located in Kent, 25 miles south east of London.
Well equipped, furnished and centrally heated, with large kitchen/diner, lounge (with bed settee for occasional use), bathroom and two bedrooms (small second reached through first).  Linen provided. Garden available well equipped for children (swing, slide, climbing frame etc) and barbecues etc.
2005 costs are £620/month inclusive of local tax, water and energy. Discount for those in Christian service/special cases.
Easy reach of London by rail, coach or car (about one hour), 45 minutes by road from Gatwick Airport and about 1½ hrs. from Heathrow.  The M25 is fifteen minutes away for access to all motorways and Dover is one hour for access to the continent.
Ten minutes walk to the railway station, buses, shops and amenities. River Thames fifteen minutes walk.  BlueWater shopping complex, the biggest in Europe of its kind, is fifteen minutes by car.
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Tel: 01474 363788

Glasgow - 3 bed Flat

3 Bedroom furnished flat in Anniesland, Glasgow. GCH, bathroom, kitchen, living room. £225 per room per calendar month plus bills.
Email: billpyah@yahoo.co.uk 
Tel: 0141 950 6429 (home) 07729910593 (mob)

London (North) - 2 bed Flat

Spacious, furnished, self-contained 2 bed flat in North London. Available to missionaries/Christian workers on home leave for medium term lettings (1 month minimum). £100 per week.
Tel: 0208 883 0717

London (South) - 2 bed Flat

2 Bedroom Flat in Crystal Palace, South London available to let immediately.  £800 pcm, with a discount available for those involved in overseas Christian mission.
The flat comes with a garage and off road parking, private patio and access to a communal garden in this quiet, friendly neighbourhood.
It is within walking distance of Crystal Palace Triangle shops and restaurants.  15 minutes walk to BR stations with easy access to London and on major bus routes to London and Croydon.
Website: www.robsonweb.co.uk
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Tel: 07812 084868

Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts. - 1 bed Flat 'The Hiding Place'

Situated on the southern outskirts of the town, The Hiding Place is a one bedroom self-contained, self-catering retreat, which provides, quietness and peacefulness. It is available for missionaries or full-time workers to rent whilst in the UK. It is suitable for a married couple or a single person. Closely located to the Midlands with easy access to Sherwood Forest and the Derbyshire dales. Transport links are good with junctions 27 and 28 of the M1 being 5 miles away. The accommodation is fully furnished and comprises of:

• Entrance Hall;
• Lounge/sitting room with TV - doors to patio and quiet garden;
• Kitchen Diner (equipped with Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, table & chairs etc.);
• One Double Bedroom;
• Shower/toilet;
• Off road Parking  to the front;
• Heating is by storage heaters and is included in the costs;

Contact them for details of availability and costs
Website: www.thehidingplace.fsnet.co.uk
Emails:
Tel: 01623 441937

Bassenfell Manor Christian Centre, Keswick, Cumbria

There is a self-contained apartment at Bassenfell Manor available for missionaries to rent by the week and at a special rate. Also during the winter they are able to rent out the apartment for longer periods of time.
Website: www.bassenfell.org.uk
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Tel: 01768 776366

Christian Home Exchange Fellowship (CHEF)

CHEF provide a way of exchanging your home with another Christian family. This means that for no cost you can stay in a house in the UK whilst the owners' stay in your house overseas (or the UK). We have arranged a special deal for OSCAR users so please mention OSCAR when you contact CHEF.
Website: www.christianhomeexchange.net
Tel: 01243 586751

Christian House Sitters

Christian House Sitters is a new internet based service for Christians who want to take a holiday and need someone to look after their home and or pets, and Christians who need a break. We will put the two halves together. This way we hope many Christians who could not afford a holiday will be enabled to take a break and see other countries. The service will also support Christian work in South Africa with a minimum of 10% of all profits from this site will be going to support Christian work in South Africa.
Website: www.Christian-HouseSitters.com
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Wycliffe Associates

WA have a network of people throughout Britain who have volunteered to offer hospitality or short term accommodation to missionaries. Sometimes this is just an overnight, sometimes it is for a few days. They also have volunteers who have holiday accommodation and are willing to let missionaries use this either free or at cost.
Website: www.wycliffeassociates.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01745 343300 or 350745

Association of Residential Letting Agents

This site includes a lot of advice and information if you're thinking about renting a house through a letting agent. There is also a comprehensive list of Letting Agents who belong to the ARLA.
Website: www.arla.co.uk

Mortgages for Christians

If you are looking for a mortgage, remortgage or need additional cash for any purpose or secured loan this is the site for you. For in addition to dealing with one of the longest established and most knowledgeable firms of mortgage advisors in the country you will also be receiving advice with a Christian perspective - browse through the site for further details.
Website: www.mortgagesforchristians.co.uk
Tel: 01792 543505

Nethouseprices.com

Through this website you can see which houses have sold recently in any specified area and for how much.
Website: www.nethouseprices.com

Wallington Missionary Mart & Auctions (Surrey Area)

If you need the use of some furniture or any household items during your furlough, the mart can help you get set up with secondhand items at very little cost.
Website: www.wallingtonmissionary.homestead.com
Email:
Tel: 020 669 3495 or 020 8647 8437

Up My Street

If you're moving back to the UK, this service can give you the lowdown on a prospective neighbourhood by keying in its postcode on this website. You'll be able to find out things like crime rates, schools and local property prices.
Website: www.upmystreet.com

Other mortgage websites

• www.moneysupermarket.co.uk
• www.moneynet.co.uk
• www.charcolonline.co.uk
• www.mform.co.uk