flat hunting In London 2021! flat tours, prices + renting tips

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

WE MOVED TO THE BIG SMOKE! and what a journey it has been. Hope this video helps anyone looking to move since the pandemic hit x

[@chelseapeters7943]

Congrats!! Where is the yellow top/dress you're wearing in this vid from lol it's lovely!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

retrospectively realised after someone commented that I didn't include the price of the place we went for but it's just below £1600 per month! what a steal x

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

@@chelseapeters7943 it's from a charity shop - it's actually a dress :) xx

[@juliannesharpe3066]

The flat for 1,800, which was furnished, was very lovely (although outside her price range). The church conversion - No! I like place with the chocolate brown couch. Unpacking and making the space your own takes time!!!

[@__-gn3tp]

When you view a flat, please check if it has south or west facing windows as the flat will feel like an oven in the summer.

[@itsnicasdiary]

This is super useful as I'm planning to start searching for my own place after I finish my final year of uni. Congrats on your move and I can't wait to see the room tour! 😄

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thanks ever so much - good luck with your search!! xxx

[@helena-boateng]

oh my, i was HOPINGGG you’d choose the last one!! so glad you did🥳🥳

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Ahhh thank you lovely !! Looking back was so interesting, we defo found a good'un! xxx

[@Madelelion]

Regarding estate agents trying to get you to look at places out of your budget, I was looking at buying somewhere and decided not too. The agent was like, well i have this other property....and I looked at it, it was 110k OVER the budget I could afford. Plus it was listed as a 3 bedroom house, but the "3rd" bedroom was a balcony over the master bedroom. So I jokingly queried it, and he was like, it's what they do in Europe for the chalets!!! I died, it was too much.

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Hahahah why are they like thisssss !! xxxx

[@jessicahallgutierrez5408]

unpacking most certainly is a process lol. felt that deep in my soul

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

for sure 😅

[@katherinel9947]

Love the place you chose! And yes definitely student vibes to that kitchen!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thanks so much :) !

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

The place you chose is something I would love! That garden….gorgeous, I could read and host wine Parties out there 💗 patience is key, I’ll keep that in mind when I start looking

[@anjablooderfly8866]

I just watched your video and read the comments 😊 very interesting. In the video u said u would put the questions below that we should ask. But I didn't found those 🙈 could you please post it? It will help me so much as we are planning to relocate to London. Also you say to ask about the neighbors. 😁 I would love to know that when I am moving to a new location I will not have horrible neighbours. But how can one know? What questions would you usually make? I appreciate any answers. Best wishes Aj 😊🙏

[@stani.k]

This was so interesting and fun to watch! I dont plan on moving to London but I love videos like these. The last property was so lovely ! Congrats on your move x

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

thank you lovely! :)

[@jacquigibbons9178]

It's not true that there's more supply than demand in London at the moment. It varies according to the state of the area, the flat and things like whether it has a garden. If it's a good area, 2 or 3 bedrooms, good condition and a garden, there is far more demand than supply currently in all the areas I've currently been searching in. If you don't phone the agent quickly when you get the Rightmove alert, it will often be fully booked with viewings by the time you do, or already removed from Rightmove by the agent as they've let it. Most flats I've viewed that meet those criteria are getting multiple offers, as there's so much demand, and a few times now I've come across people offering without even viewing as they're so keen to secure it. Maybe the market is different if it's a less desirable area, there's no garden or it's at the cheaper (shabbier) end of the market. I'm sharing what I've experienced over summer 2021 (writing this in Sept 2021).

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

I was flat hunting months ago - obviously the situation has changed a lot now that all the students & yuppies are heading back to the city x

[@SHMOOP08]

You made me laugh so much with that tree stencil 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Hahahaha I mean come ON how ugly ! I would've ended up slowly peeling it off and then saying 'oh it just came loose landlord... I promise x'

[@SHMOOP08]

@@BottledBlueOnKZbin that's a good plan, how will they know?! 😂😂 It's pure tat isn't it haha x

[@VeganBeautyGirl]

WELCOME TO LONDON cannot waiiiit for the flat tour

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

omg late reply but THANKS BABE. we need to hang soon pls

[@CapturingSpain]

Wow that was such a great video! I loved your explanations and pro/con-lists :) Took me back to my time in England, and now I just want to book my flight and stroll around the pretty places of the big smoke!

[@brandieiff499]

I'm moving to London in September and am struggling with deciding on a location! Would love to know what locations you looked at/ which ones you liked & didn't like!

[@millenreal]

it really depends on what you're moving here for. for ex- if you're a student then living more central makes more sense as you can access different parts of london easily and compromies a bit on the flat size. If you're a professional, people prefer living a bit further away from the center and commuting in because flats in zone 2 for ex are cheaper, or if not cheaper - better value for money

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

agreed with millenreal - also depends on your budget... if you have enough funds to live in Zone 1 then good on you, but it's spenny! all the places we looked at were in Zone 2. if I were you I would map out where you'll need to get to regularly (friends and family in London, work/school/uni) and then look at the best tube lines/overground/DLR that serve that area. the magic of living in London is that it's really well linked up - but like I said in this vid, some areas are better served than others. in my opinion I'd rather go for an uglier flat that is better served by public transport because I don't want to spend my life commuting an hour everywhere. it's all about priorities :)

[@myran788]

I agree with what everyone says. I have lived in both zone 1 and 2. In zone 1 I shared a flat and room with other people cause that’s what I could afford. With a better job I moved to zone 2 partly cause I wanted to be a bit more out of central but also better options. I could for example afford my own room and only shared a roof top flat with 2 other people, so a lot more space and freedom 😄. Personal choice: I love east London and north. But you need to find your own favourite spots. Good luck!

[@Lolathebluesmartie]

You are SUCH A GOOD decision maker 🙂 wish I could decide like you can!!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Said no-one... ever. Hahaha! But thank you :)

[@Lolathebluesmartie]

@@BottledBlueOnKZbin I'm not joking! The way you went about choosing what flats worked with you and what flats didn't, was really good and very jealous! I could not do that 🥲

[@OkNice-bf3eq]

Wish you didn't private your earlier roomtour videos. They were nice😊

[@Bladebreak3r]

Where is your cute little beret from that you wore to your viewings? 😍😍 It's adorable

[@rachelsbeautyox]

I actually really like the one with the motif in the kitchen ahah (minus the motif but I could deal with it)

[@rachelsbeautyox]

just finished the vid and deffo agree with the one u picked!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

it was a lovely flat to be fair! just that tree.... that tree still haunts me lol xx

[@hannavos3960]

Congratulations on your move! Loved this video and can’t wait to see how you decorate 😊

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thanks so much Hanna!

[@elmirekable]

I can see that you had a little tail wagging adviser throughout your journey 😂👌

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Hahaha, defo swayed us to make an offer ngl... xxxx

[@venven1424]

the first and fifth one was so pretty for me. i guess i vibe more with high up apartments

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

it's so interesting seeing everyone's different favs! :) xxx

[@zimcoder]

Wow, these bang average apartments cost so much? London is expensive. I live in Johannesburg, South Africa, we have far bigger and more modern apartments for like 1/3 of the prices people are paying there..

[@icilmaa]

I know right? Well overrated even though I live here.

[@harryexley]

not me lookiing for a place to move to at 13 lol im 17 now and i do it when im bored or to make plans

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

I also love house/flat window shopping :) such fun

[@harryexley]

@@BottledBlueOnKZbin it is especially when u see pictures of certain rooms and think this would look nice here and there etc

[@juliannesharpe3066]

I like flat no. 1. Flat no. 2 was nice. Flat no. 3 was quite beautiful. Flat no. 4 : the kitchen opens into the bathroom??? Flat no. 5: cramped kitchen and something else : nope! You are quite pretty.

[@AlecElizabethYukii301]

Just a little insight! People who often have open rails, open style rooms etc are often neurodivergent and struggle with object permanence :) if I dont see what I have, I forget I have it!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

interesting! thanks so much for sharing. I actually also always forget what I have lol. I only recently spent £30 buying a new railcard and then opened my purse to see I already have one??? hahhah xx

[@manikainlondon3715]

Good decision. Really nice property. You didn’t mention the price for the last one that you chose,

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

I don’t know if I’m allowed to say exactly… but between £1,500 & £1,600 ;-) so it was much cheaper than the rest we saw too !!! xxx

[@vibusanta9436]

In few months I relocate to London this is helpful Thanks

[@korakoraline1]

The last one is beautifuuuuuul! You guys made the best choice! BTW, you are lovely! First video I watched and I'm already subscribed ♥

[@yvetishere]

YOUR DRESSS AAAAAH

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thanks lovely!!! xxx

[@__-gn3tp]

You should have tried royal Victoria docks and further down Silvertown. Beautiful new builds, I've paid around £2k pcm in the past for 2 beds but there are cheaper ones too

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

thanks for the recommendation! too far east for me for commuting reasons but hope this helps someone else :)

[@__-gn3tp]

@@BottledBlueOnKZbin I used to work in London Bridge and it was only 25 minutes in the DLR (much better than underground) but if you work somewhere in the west then it would be a long journey for sure

[@joanmulama9475]

Can I be able to obtain one for €700_800

[@__-gn3tp]

@@joanmulama9475 you could rent a room for around that money in shared accommodation! I personally lived there and it's got incredible flats, nice public areas, good commute etc, honestly can't think of any negatives. :)

[@joanmulama9475]

@@__-gn3tp shared by how many people or family?

[@stephanieallison8853]

Can I just say that for anyone that likes those different wall art or the wallpaper, that is not a bad thing and there's nothing wrong with liking them! we're all ok to have different taste and that's what makes us all different and unique :-)

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Agreed !! xxx

[@achu1897]

What areas did you look in??

[@noraballa923]

Great video! How much do you think the offer can be lower than the advertised rent normally?

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

thank you! totally depends on demand. at the moment I know lots of people who have had to offer higher than the advertised price atm :( x

[@griffin7651]

omg I love your dog soo cute

[@emmak4938]

I am struggling to find a place in Bristol at the moment... not jealous...

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Bristol!!! ❤️❤️ So many amazing old buildings :) I hope you find the perfect place soon ☹️❤️

[@Leon-ug1eu]

Flat 7 (Dead rat, Soup, Bin Juice) is Cassie Thorpe's old apartment 😂

[@faequeene8635]

Thank you Becky! I’m looking now and it’s so stressful 😂

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Ahhh good luck! Hope you find a good’un :) xxx

[@nostalgisity]

This is a question that people normally refrain from answering (not sure why) but what area would u recommend for a single, newbie, looking for a safe place on the central or northern lines? Is Stratford or bethnal green good?

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

(This is only going off my friends who have lived in those areas!). Stratford is fine, good for shopping but quite far out / not much going on that close by. On the Jubilee line though which is a decent one (central/Hammersmith & city regularly have severe delays). Bethnal Green has cool things nearby like Victoria Park, Columbia road flower market, shoreditch etc. But not heard rave reviews about the actual area, but I think that would totally depend on where in Bethnal Green you are based. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help! xx

[@nostalgisity]

Thank you so much ! Super helpful

[@nostalgisity]

So what would you recommend as a vibrant, live yet safe area?

[@dorothyc9571]

Any more information about Ealing / Harrow / Sutton ?.

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

I like Harrow! Harrow on the hill is noice

[@chenmingting]

Hi I am moving to London for my master in September, can you recommend any estate agent? Thank you and congrats on finding your ideal location:)

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thank you! :) That's so exciting. It depends what location you're looking to live in - you'll find certain estate agents will be popular in certain locations (South london vs North london for instance). xx

[@spreadkindness8798]

May I ask what editing program you use for your videos? I like the blurring effect.

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thanks - I use Premiere Pro! xx

[@persona_duo3930]

your dress is gorgeous!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thank you! :)

[@bek2837]

This probably means I watch too much KZbin, lol….. Buuuuut pretty sure that church conversion flat was another youtubers place that she just moved out of….. if not it’s got to be in the same building at the very least!!!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

ohh really?! geez I feel bad for really not liking it hahah !! intrigued to know who you're talking about....xxxx

[@bek2837]

@@BottledBlueOnKZbin lol, her name (and Channel) is Cassie Thorpe. I love her, hahaha. She just moved and she did an old apartment tour before she left which is why I recognized it!! Take a look and see if you think I’m correct!! I’m curious too now, lol!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

@@bek2837 THAT'S THE EXACT FLAT!! Hahah that's so funny :) She points out the end of her moving vlog the things she didn't like about the flat & I do agree :/ It was sooo hot when we went and she mentioned it was sweltering in summer! I think we made a good choice xxx

[@Lolathebluesmartie]

The amount of times you said 'nice taps. Nice taps' 😅

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Hahaha, an essential of course xxx

[@rinainlondon8]

I like watching flat hunting

[@kayseacamp]

That church conversion is so sad. Why would anyone go into such a beautiful historical building and think "let's gut it and make everything an ugly shade of "modern"." And it's not even nice modern. It's bad tacky modern.

[@mollierocket705]

Fun fun fun

[@JessicaLou15]

I have waiting for this 😍 I always thought your were from London tbh! I haven’t watched this all but I am sure it’s fabulous 😍

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

Thank you lovely!! 🤍

[@vibusanta9436]

Love it

[@AB-tb7bt]

Those carpets on the last one look really weird…

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

they're just brushed backward. they're normal grey carpets

[@anonymous-do5bs]

Lord have mercy. I'll need to rent a place in London in 6 months time.

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

good luck in your search!! xxx

[@MichaelChenCC]

Omg, into your videos

[@weshasawi]

Irrelevant to this video, you are so beautiful! Like striking beauty

[@frofrofrofro900]

So it is video about nothing. Everyone knows if they want location and what type of flat . I was hoping to info about what document and papers need for foreigners etc erc

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

I’m from England so how am I supposed to know about documents & papers

[@annlavine3576]

hope they allow cats

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

They do ☺️

[@johnathandaviddunster38]

LOVELY ESTATE AGENTS???? NEVER MEET ONE ,NEVER WILL,

[@paulmichael65]

As soon as you showed your excitement over being vaccinated I stopped watching!

[@BottledBlueOnYouTube]

byeeeeee

[@nbart5726]

Hahaaa good riddance to Paul! 😂🤣