My husband got a job in central London, he's going to scout ahead for a house for us and our two daughters (aged 4 and 1). We're looking to spend 1250 pcm TOPS for housing (preferably furnished and with utilities costs included).
Any suggestions considering our children???
It's crazy to look for places, so any help would be really appreciated! An agent from the company he's going to work for would help later (at our arrival) but we have to choose where we want to live and then he'll give us some suitable choices, so we have to define the area.
The company is in Temple Place.
Thank you for your help.
Looking for advices about where to live in London
ivonnedb
24 March 2011 23:38:54
1
Yud
25 March 2011 07:33:11
7031
Welcome on the forum ivonnedb 
rogargaro
28 March 2011 12:22:31
7
I dont know where is temple place, but the best place to live in london is the south! is more safe! nice people,
and you can get a flat(apartment or house) with 2 rooms(bedrooms) for around £1000-1300 with 3 rooms u pay like £1200-1500
jmosley
31 March 2011 15:29:37
6
Hi!
With £1250 for at least a two bedroom, I would recommend the South such as Clapham, Putney, or Queen's Park (NW). All are pretty safe areas and allow you to get more for your money.
It is rare that utilities will be included in the cost. I would recommend budgeting for about £200 per month and £120 for council tax.
But it also depends on your lifestyle and the level of quality that your are looking for.
I moved over with my wife just over a year ago and it was quite a stressful process from Iowa. We stayed in short term housing for a month and while she was at work, I did the search ALONE. After walking different parts of London, we finally settled on Fulham. We spent close to £1300 for our one bedroom in Fulham but our style could be very different than yours.
Looking for property in London is not fun because here is not an MLS as there is in the States.
Subscribe to this topic
Articles to help you in your expat project in London
Accommodation in Birmingham
Birmingham is one of the UK's largest and most important cities. With an estimated population of approximately ...
Areas of London
If you are moving to London for an executive job, you can probably afford a house in one of London's wealthy ...
Accommodation in Bristol
Bristol, the largest city in the southwest of England and the eighth largest in the UK, is home to a diverse ...
Accommodation in Manchester
Located in the northwestern region of England, Manchester is a vital part of Greater Manchester and ranks as the ...
Accommodation in Liverpool
Liverpool is one of the liveliest cities in the United Kingdom, with a vibrant and eclectic lifestyle. Located in ...
Accommodation in Leeds
Situated in the Yorkshire and Humber region, Leeds stands as one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities ...
Open a bank account that suits you
Discover the best international banks to manage your money securely.
"