The longer you stay in UK the more your resources will be drained. England is probably not a good place for an Englishman to be these days. So, my strategy would be, temporary position in China, using their flat and internet to find a place you want to be. Good luck, San Mig.

Thanks man. Doing the maths with limited funds, I do not really like either option. But for what a bond and rent and bills would cost, would be offset by my flight and visa to China.

Thanks for your kind words,
SMGS