How to find the perfect location to rent a flat in London?

Finding flats to rent in London can be a difficult task. Especially if you are new to the city, it is important to remember some key factors when deciding to rent a flat in London.

Finding flats to rent in London can be a difficult task. Especially if you are new to the city, it is important to remember some key factors when deciding to rent a flat in London.

The first aspect you must always consider is the purpose behind you wanting to rent a flat in London. What will be the main use of your flat? Will you be the only person occupying the flat? Will you have family living with you? Are you looking for a place near your work/university area? Or are you after a place that is near your child's school? All these questions relate to one major aspect that needs to be considered when deciding to rent a flat in London, which is the area you prefer to rent in. The answer to this question will be quite apparent once you have answered the questions stated above. One thing to keep in mind though, which most tenants that are new to the letting aspect of homing tend to fall into, is that the area where you decide to rent a flat will be the main factor that decides the cost of rent that you will be paying. Flats that are closer to businesses and universities are mainly located in Central London i.e. Camden, Euston etc. Prices in such areas are known to be much higher than surrounding areas such as Finchley. The three main factors that you should consider when deciding upon any area is transport links near by, shopping facilities and recreational faculties. Many new tenant seekers tend to over look such factors which later can prove to be costly.

The best place to start looking for a flat for rent in London is the internet. There are a number of specialised websites that offer you to search for properties to rent according to your specification i.e. you can search for a house in the Camden area in the price range of £100,000-£200,000 with a minimum of two bedrooms. The results will be displayed, usually being accompanied by images and measurements of the rooms. Some websites also indicate the length of period that particular property has been on the market.

We recommend speaking to an estate agent in regards to what you are particularly after. This would include discussions relating to your budget and the specifications of the room that you are after.