Moving to London (Housing Guidance)

@Akshay Bagde

You have done your homework, to look for property in the area.

But I'm surprised your work hasn't offered you any assistance in finding accommodation or rental while you find appropriate accommodation.

Silly question but did they ask any money beforehand for a visa etc...?

Hi and welcome to the Forum.

I was born and then raised in London, but that's not going to help me much in answering your question.  Bottom line is that the kind of accommodation you are looking for is always in short supply and because of this very expensive and as you have already pointed out, there is a high risk of being scammed.  You won't get much for your budget price.  The Numbeo website has detailed information on costs; this link will take you straight to cost data for London.

Your forum information tells me you're an Indian citizen, if you're looking to live in an Indian Community in London, then Wembley or Harrow and surrounds may be attractive to you - both are in Zone 2 and on the tube to central London.

To be honest, I don't get the London thing, but I guess that's because I come from there, and I just don't get the fascination; I had the chance of moving back there when I returned from living in the Netherlands and then again 25 years later when I retired.  The bottom line here is that if the place you look at is anywhere near the London Underground or Bus routes into the city, then you will pay a large premium for that privilege, more so if there are amenities (shops, libraries, gym etc) close by - these places are popular, in great demand and market forces will affect the price upwards.  Google maps is very useful in finding out travel information from and to any address in London, it also includes train and bus information.  Unlike the rest of the London Underground, the Elizabeth line was designed and built to be wheelchair accessible, if that's important to your life, then definitely a good choice - the line stretches from NW to NE London (Middlesex to Essex).

Pure coincidence, that postcode is St Bartholomew's Hospital.  If that's where you're going, then there are in-house accommodation providers who could help you find somewhere to live.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team