Living and Renting in London

Rental properties in London and Greater London

Rental properties in London are highly sought after and with good reason. A truly cosmopolitan city, the capital boasts more than ten million residents and has arguably the most varied mix of places to visit and things to do anywhere in the UK.

There are so many reasons to love London, but it is no doubt the city's ability to fulfil the needs of so many different kinds of people and families that make it a firm favourite among those seeking rental property.

Shopping

Whether it's the street markets in Brixton and Camden or the exclusive fashion outlets found throughout the West End, tenants renting houses in London have no shortage of options when it comes to buying food, clothes or any other goods.

London residents are only a short trip away from the finest seafood and meat money can buy in Spitalfields and Borough markets, where they can also peruse more specialised items such as rare cheeses and continental delicacies.

Covent Garden is a firm favourite with fashion fans, while the hustle bustle of Oxford Street on a sunny Saturday afternoon is a day out all of its own.

Transport

London is a city of many maps, each opening up a fresh set of places to explore and ways of getting around.

The world-famous London Underground serves the city's commuters and visitors both day and night, ensuring that the capital's residents are within easy reach of schools, shops and their places of work.

For those that find themselves beyond the far reaches of the tube network, which stretches from Heathrow to Upminster, there are plenty of trains, buses and the famed London cabs to service residents' multiple needs.

Jobs

Residents in the capital still enjoy some of the best employment opportunities in the country, despite the impact of the economic downturn.

For students who have found London flats to rent, the capital's famed shopping and services industries provide plenty of opportunities for flexible and casual employment.

Meanwhile, the country's financial centres in the City and the popular Canary Wharf area continue to offer excellent opportunities for the right candidates.

Elsewhere, London's 2012 Olympic Games and the city's lucrative upcoming environmental and construction projects, such as the £1.5 billion London Gateway Port, continue to promise a multitude of job opportunities for those seeking houses to rent in London.

Article Date: 26/01/2010