I am beginning a new course in a matter of weeks in Beaconsfield and I have yet to find a place to live.

I am looking at High Wycombe because it is a lot cheaper, but I am open to the possibility of living in London.

I am 31 and have not been a student for over a decade and am a little out of touch with the in's and outs of house hunting on a budget and would be grateful for any advise on the matter.

Also, if any of you have a room spare in a house and wouldn't mind sharing with a relative stranger for a year then I'm up for that.

With love,
Hank.