Getting accomodation a nightmare

[Steve222]

I'm in the process of applying for a settlement visa for wife and two kids. I have a job offer in the UK but I'm having a hard time securing accomodation so i can add it to their application. It's extremely hard, almost impossible, to get a 3+ month rental online from another country. I'm thinking less than 3 months won't be accepted. Does anyone know of any way to source such accomodation?

I had hoped to avoid going before them but at this point I'm running out of ideas.

[Casa]

Do you have any family or friends in the UK who could provide accommodation?

[Steve222]

The only family i have there is a brother but he lives in Scotland and my job is in SW England.