One thing London does better than almost any other city in the world is cultural diversity and with this comes an inner city vibrancy that is unparalleled. London can offer anything and everything you need in terms of food, shopping and entertainment. Living in The U.K’s capital may be expensive, but it is certainly worth it.
It can be a daunting prospect, trying to find a good location in such a huge city and your budget is usually the main limiting factor to finding the rental property of your dreams. For the moment though, we will leave money aside and concentrate on where, in London, is hot, right now.
To make it easier, we will split the capital into the four corners of a compass, and detail the best locations to look for in each. Each area has its own feel, and its own micro-culture. Depending on your needs and desires, some may suit you, some may not. As a point to note, Londoners are known for their loyalty to their particular areas, so asking advice will probably get you a biased view.
The most expensive places to live in the whole of the U.K are said to be Kensington and Chelsea in London’s west end. Catering for the super rich, these areas offer a huge variety of amenities and attractions which have made it famous across the globe for its theatres and nightlife. Mayfair and Park Lane also deserve a mention due to the extremely high cost of living in those areas.
With its large number of art galleries and modern constructions, the east end of London has recently become a fashionable place to live for rock stars and arty types. Some areas that have become particularly trendy are Bethnal Green, Shoreditch and Hoxton. A large majority of the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in the Old Park which is situated in Stratford, meaning that this area is constantly gaining in popularity with prospective tenants.
If you are looking for rental properties on a budget, then south London could be the place for you. Greenwich is an area with an historical atmosphere, lots of markets, parks and the famous Royal Observatory. In contrast, north London is quite rural, particularly Hampstead Heath and Highgate which have more of a village type atmosphere.
Particular up and coming and trendy places to rent in London right now are Islington, Clapham, Woolwich, Chelsea, South Kensington, Maida Vale and Richmond.
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