Friday, 9 August 2013

Lettings in Central London

By Mark Hamilton


Property to let in London is not too difficult to find but there are a few points you need to think about before signing on that dotted line. Rentals can be anything from six months upwards, plus they can offer a lot depending on your funds and specification. Before making a firm decision, read the points we've put together to give you a helping hand.

Short-term

Short term lets in London are primarily used by large businesses as a substitute to hotels as they provide homely touches that can be lost in large chains, in matter how plush. The apartments are kept in great condition, just as a hotel, but also give visitors to the capital their own front door and a place where they can feel more at ease. You can find properties in Belgravia, Pimlico and Victoria for short term let.

Holiday lets

For a holiday many people decide upon short term accommodation for the same reasons as a large company would. Their home-from-home qualities give tenants access to amenities like a kitchen complete with crockery and a preparation area meaning all the renter needs do is buy the food. It is also not rare for a short term letting apartment to cost up to 30% less than a hotel room of similar criteria, so it can be a better budget substitute. The vast flexibility is also great as the tenant frequently has the option to lengthen their tenancy at the landlord's discretion.

What you need

Before making a decision on a let it is imperative to work out precisely what you need from it. If you are staying there for a several months you will most likely want to make it more homely, with areas to relax, eat, cook and possibly even study or work. Consider beforehand how many rooms you need in order to get the most out of the apartment - are you there to relax, work or do you simply need somewhere to sleep?

Choose a budget and stick to it

The cost for rental accommodation, particularly in London, can vary massively. Before even beginning your search for a property, You should aim to decipher exactly how much you have to spend, and make sure you don't budge. It is easy to get influenced into spending more when you see attractive accommodation or perks to living in certain areas however, try to work out a maximum you can afford before you go to avoid not being able to pay the rent in future.

Your location

The capital is a big place with many different districts presenting diverse cultures and opportunities. If you're not familiar with the capital spend some time reading online articles and blogs to find out what community perception is of each area.

Work or play

Business trips tend to focus around the EC postcode where as holiday makers may wish to reside in a more W1 or SW area. Take a look around and get your bearings before settling on a location.

Facilities

Each short term let will vary, however, it is not unreasonable to expect all white goods and wi-fi, but you may also find unfurnished properties. It is very usual to have to pay for building maintenance costs too.




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