Flat Hunting in London | viewings, prices and tips for renting in London on a budget 

Worth noting you aren’t getting more for your money if you flat share, you actually get less (less space, time, sharing everything) but I’m bias because I live alone and don’t think I could ever go back

Finding affordable Housing and biking to work helped me financially and healthwise over the years.

You definitely do not get more value for money in the north! South London is known to be cheaper and slightly less nice overall! Other than that, great video xx

Congrats on finding your new home! Massively disagree on the South being more expensive, nicer. I’d say it’s the COMPLETE opposite in my opinion - property north of the river is much more desirable than south of the river. I would hazard a guess that you think it’s nicer because you can afford NICER flats in your price range in the South and because you have your social life in the South (many people from the uni I went to moved to Clapham post uni). Takes more money to afford nice property in the North. I would suggest you’re a bit younger than I am (me being in my late twenties) and people who are younger seem to gravitate (oddly in my opinion) to Clapham but as they get older want to live in the Islington/Hoxton/Stoke Newington area. I think it’s because there are bigger house shares in Clapham etc whereas 1-2 bed flats are the only real option in the areas described above. PS: When I’m talking of the South/North above - I’m referring to Zones 1-3. If you move out of London and into the counties around London, the reasoning flips - eg Surrey/Kent is GENERALLY considered (broad brush) nicer/more “posh” than Hertfordshire/Essex/Buckinghamshire (though this depends MASSIVELY on the then individual towns).

Mad prices to live in those areas! I lived in Barnes between 2018-2022 and paid £1400 for a 2 bed flat so 700 each. The market is CRAZY now.

You really don't get better value in north unless you move much further out, like Edmonton or parts of Harringay that are far from the tube

Mmm in East we now have the Lizzy line….i can be at Tottenham Court Rd in 20 clean, quiet, air conditioned minutes even from Manor Park.

This was really fascinating as my son who at the moment lives on the river Thames in a 1 bedroom. He’s got to move out because the landlord now is selling. It’s quite daunting as all addresses have to be changed. He’s paying 2000 on his own for a 1 bed. Maybe looking into sharing would be a good idea. He loves his abode and doesn’t want to leave. Heartbreaking for you lovely young people, hope where you are now brings lots of fun and happiness.

Hi Abbey, I enjoy your videos a lot and always looking forward to see your upcoming contents.💖💖💖

Ahh loved it abbey and your videos are awesome and really informative :)

Such a helpful video, thank you!! 😄

East London has loads of tube connections. Unfortunately where I am (south east) is the one really lacking. South London is also generally considered cheaper than North, although thats probably not true for south west london anymore 😭

I am not sure if you know the RU-vidr - Paige Yallop. She studied at Cambridge too. She now works in London. She bought a house last year in Cambridge and she commutes to London twice a week for work. So I think it is better to buy your own property outside of London if you are working from home most of the time. That's a much better investment than renting in London.

this soo funny to me cause just got an internship in London over the summer and if not for my friends whose got family houses in south London ild deffo be living in cambridge or smoother city and commuting cause it'll be way cheaper than paying London rent

Happy Easter!

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North is so much more expensive than South and there is so many cool areas, also everything in North is close to the tube station. In the South only Clapham is nice and expensive. Everything else is so much cheaper.

South was destroyed during WW2 and north is massively nicer and more expensive in general. Overground to Canary wharf from North London is also way nicer than tube.

Thanks for the info 😊

4200 is mental

Crazy prices!!! So glad both my children bought their homes... rents are crazy..

North London is way more desirable and expensive than than south London. The only exceptions are the areas you mentioned along the Northern line. South east London is probably the cheapest area but it's badly connected and doesn't have many nice town centres within it. The majority of tube lines are in north London so it makes sense.

We considered moving to the south as prices are cheaper there 😅

Hi Abbey! Thanks for the informative video. I'm moving to London soon and wanted to ask if it's even possible to find a studio for up to 1.5k (with bills) in zones 2/3? I see some of those on Zoopla/Right move, but I'm not sure if those are just clickbait considering this horrendous situation on the market. 😅

im shocked im disgusted by the price you should have fun and enjoy life bless yougreat work good luck x

Sorry but your reaction to having to walk 15mins is hilarious, its not far at all 💀

Kent is good place and is not that far from London

I really liked the video. Wandsworth does not have overground , it’s Clapham junction that has train and overground station 😊. Wandsworth common has over million pound houses so depends the area it’s not cheap at all. Clapham junction is not cheap at all 🙈.

Stratford is the best. You have 3 tube lines plus overground and tfl plus the Westfield

I used to live in Erith, DA8, a really run down scruffy area on the ugliest stretch of the Thames. They advertised a flat there as a beach view apartment with a sea view!! There's no sea or beaches in Erith- it was laughable and when I called they tried to justify it and insisted that the bit of mud/litter by the river was a beach!!! 🤣

this question I like the new job

That Tooting Bec place, OMG! I am guessing they were only charing that price due to location, and it was close to Balham. No way because they felt the house was in good condition......

It’s not mission impossible if you have money.

How could north is cheaper than the south? 😂

Your views on private Landlords v licensed estate agents would be appreciated

Is St Albans good for commuting?

I live alone in zone 2, SE London. Renting here alone I pay £1,600 for an apartment with a concierge and garden. To share in a 2 bed is £1,200, so I would only save an extra £400 which doesn’t seem worth it.

I encouraged both my children NEVER to rent. Both stayed home as long as possible allowing them to save a deposit to buy their own home. Gen Z cant always do this which is reality.

can you please share the Facebook site please

Ah yes 4k/month like this isnt 150% of a good salary in the UK

bruhhhh, they eyes

Nope…North is more expensive. Yep…South is nicer😊

Its expensive

Dead money

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London is overrated.

Homely means ugly. You mean HOMEY. That's the word that means cozy.

Hi Abbey! Thanks for the informative video. 🫶🏼 My boyfriend and I are moving to London in the summer and are currently researching the best way to rent an apartment. Can you give me any tips on the best way to find agents? Do they charge commission if they offer you an apartment that isn't on the market yet? :) Best wishes