Originally posted by StarrmanI can't tell you a figure without having an idea of prices...
London's all about money. So, you tell me what amount you're looking to pay in rent and I'll give you some suggestions on what I think that will get you where.
I need a two bedroom apartment in a place that allows me good access to WC2. I value mostly transportation and safety... What would you suggest?
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Originally posted by PalynkaYou'd probably be looking at around £350 - £450 per week for that.
I can't tell you a figure without having an idea of prices...
I need a two bedroom apartment in a place that allows me good access to WC2. I value mostly transportation and safety... What would you suggest?
In my opinion, London is a great place to visit but a rubbish place to live.
Originally posted by PalynkaWhat area are you going working in? What kind of budget will you have for accommodation?
I'm moving there next year.
Does anyone know what are the best sites/ways to find an apartment for rent? Tips on zones, prices, traps are welcome.
I've lived in W4, HA4, W6, SE13.
Don't go with an agent that demands a fee up front. Flat/House shares are generally cheapest, but you'd have to be prepared for an interview with the existing tenants.
There isn't a huge tube network south of the river, but an excellent overground service. Use something like http://journeyplanner.tfl.gov.uk/user/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en to calculate journey times from prospective homes to work.
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Originally posted by RagnorakThat's a great site, thanks.
What area are you going working in? What kind of budget will you have for accommodation?
I've lived in W4, HA4, W6, SE13.
Don't go with an agent that demands a fee up front. Flat/House shares are generally cheapest, but you'd have to be prepared for an interview with the existing tenants.
There isn't a huge tube network south of the river, but ...[text shortened]... LT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en to calculate journey times from prospective homes to work.
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I'll be working at WC2, so somewhere with decent transportation to get there.
Daemon Sin: £350-450 a week sounds like too much. If I live somewhere around the black line (say Highgate or Brent Cross) how much would it cost me?
Originally posted by PalynkaI guess I should have read the whole thread.
I can't tell you a figure without having an idea of prices...
I need a two bedroom apartment in a place that allows me good access to WC2. I value mostly transportation and safety... What would you suggest?
It still depends on budget. Clapham, Kensington, Oval should be affordable, but then if your budget stretches you could live somewhere really save like Knightsbridge.
2 bedroom flat is probably a minimum of £1000 per month somewhere cheap like Shepherd's Bush.
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Originally posted by PalynkaUse google... "2 bedroomed flat Highgate", etc.
Daemon Sin: £350-450 a week sounds like too much. If I live somewhere around the black line (say Highgate or Brent Cross) how much would it cost me?
Brent Cross is miles out though. The tube map can be a little misleading at times. Use google Earth to look at the location in relation to WC2.
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Alas, two bedroom flats in reach of WC2 are going to be around £1200-1500 a month. If you want to live slightly further out prices decrease accordingly, but travel costs rise. I have a two bedroom flat in Surbiton and it costs £900 a month, but my travel is £170 per month for the pleasure.
You can always find cheaper flats, but the quality will drop rapidly. Bear in mind you will also need 1.5 months deposit, council tax and water/gas/etc. It's damn expensive to live in London.
It is the best city in the world though, in my opinion, but I'm a dyed in the wool Londoner.
Originally posted by StarrmanNot strictly true. Down around Oval/Kennington (3 stops to WC2), decent 2 beds can be picked up for under £1000pm.
Alas, two bedroom flats in reach of WC2 are going to be around £1200-1500 a month. If you want to live slightly further out prices decrease accordingly, but travel costs rise. I have a two bedroom flat in Surbiton and it costs £900 a month, but my travel is £170 per month for the pleasure.
You can always find cheaper flats, but the quality will drop ...[text shortened]...
It is the best city in the world though, in my opinion, but I'm a dyed in the wool Londoner.
http://homes.trovit.co.uk/index.php/cod.redirect/id.817520/precio.0/tipo.2/ordenpor./page.1?que=for-two-bedroom-flat-se11
Of course it's not Mayfair... 😉
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Originally posted by RagnorakWhat's wrong with Oval/Kennington?
Not strictly true. Down around Oval/Kennington (3 stops to WC2), decent 2 beds can be picked up for under £1000pm.
http://homes.trovit.co.uk/index.php/cod.redirect/id.817520/precio.0/tipo.2/ordenpor./page.1?que=for-two-bedroom-flat-se11
Of course it's not Mayfair... 😉
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The thing is I don't know squat about each area. Which zones do you think are relatively less safe?