Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from London, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Housing
Finding a place to live in London can be a draining experience, physically, emotionally and financially; so much so that it has been known to put people off the city entirely. But while... read more
Renting in London
Residential rents in London are high and tend to be on a slightly upward trend (they are less susceptible to the more dramatic rises of house prices, however). How much you have available... read more
Main Accommodation Options
Renting a Flat or House
Taking the lease on a whole property may be your preferred option if you’re looking for your own space or are arriving in London with family or colleagues in tow.... read more
Other Rental Costs
When moving into rented accommodation you should be prepared to pay the deposit and a month’s rent in advance. If you are using a letting agent which charges tenants, make sure you know... read more
Buying Property
Getting on the property ladder has become something of an obsession in the UK, and in London in particular, over the last 20 years. Overall, house prices have risen at an extraordinary... read more
Mortgages
Unless you have sufficient funds to make a purchase outright, buying a property will require arranging a mortgage, a large-scale loan where your home is offered as security. There are two... read more
Other Purchasing Costs
Ground rent and service charges – properties bought on a freehold basis include the land on which it is built as well as the building itself. However, if you are buying a property on... read more
Real Estate Law
Once you have made an offer on a property, the offer has been accepted and the survey has been satisfactorily completed, the legal business of transferring the property from one party to... read more
