For those who would like to spend some time in London, finding a place to stay can be costly and time consuming. The first thing you want to consider is how long you would like to stay.
For those who would like to spend some time in London, finding a place to stay can be costly and time consuming. The first thing you want to consider is how long you would like to stay. If you are going to have an extended visit, it can be more cost effective to rent a London flat then to stay at a hotel. The second thing you must consider is the place. For those who do not know the London transit system being closer to where you want to be is advisable.
You may want to go through an agency and arrange to rent a London flat prior to your arrival. If you are planning to go through an agency then you need to know what you are getting into before you agree to anything. What does renting a flat in London entail? When first making the arrangements be very clear about what you are looking for. Are you looking for privacy, a place to relax and possibly invite people over or are you just looking for a place to crash? Do you mind sharing the flat, the bathroom and kitchen? If you do not express your expectations to the agency, how do they know what to rent for you? Do your homework and find out what options they offer, when you first contact the agency. There are so many options available from sharing a bedroom right up to renting a home and everything between.
It is also important to know what you expect from your stay in London. If you are there for work and that is it then maybe, sharing a bedroom would be the right fit. If you are there to have a good time, party, and get to know people then a studio flat is the best way to go. What you want out of time in London will also determine where you want to be. If you are there to work then being close to work is going to be more important than being close to the hot areas of London. If you are there to have an experience then you will want to be located near the social, party, or even tourist areas. At the same time, if you want to make friends or feel like you belong then renting a flat in some ones home may a good way to go. Where and what type of flat you rent is going to be decided by what you want out of your time in London.
