Flat Hunting in London w/ prices, tours and tips 🏡

Come flat hunting with me in London. Which place do you think I ended up renting. 👀
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C H A P T E R S
00:00 intro
01:51 what I'm looking for
04:16 flat 1
06:11 flat 2
09:11 flat 3
11:27 flat 4
12:37 flat 5
14:54 flat 6
16:50 flat 4 again
19:31 flat 7
21:32 final thoughts

[@danielax8323]

People that make flat hunting videos in London you're the MVP 👏😭💯

[@sararagusa399]

You describe perfectly how difficult it is to flat hunt in London for rentals. High prices for unsatisfactory apartments. Like you i like unfurnished places and it seems close to impossible.

[@sofiadf4688]

There are lots pf unfurnished flats but i think people are looking in the wrong areas. Use rightmove

[@imprsk6729]

It's like a waste of money...no return... never rent😢

[@alicedoran8571]

This was such an interesting and engaging video even as someone who has no intention of moving to London! Congrats on your move💜

[@lolyschmoney]

loving your current studio much better than these other ones + we're neighbours :)

[@ChiaraAliesh]

This video is soo helpful and extremly well made!

[@quitefrxnkly]

yeessss, moving content ❣️ hope everything when smoothly with the move and you're settling in well x

[@MonicaXGuan]

Thankss frankieee, let's catch up soon!

[@quitefrxnkly]

@@MonicaXGuan yes pls, let's!

[@Hellojovelle]

Used to live in LCI too but the neighbourhood was defo not the best! Mad how I didn’t see flats in that price range, usually it’s all 1600+ for studios/one bed in NW 😳

[@naomimburu4148]

Great editing!

[@taylorreid2841]

Hi Monica! I just signed on a flat today!! Moving to London from Canada in 2 weeks 😊 it was SUCH a process lol

[@lukabogdanhodgson]

I agree with the comments Monica, your current place is so much nicer than any other ones you showed today. If I was choosing I would have gone with the last one even tho it was super small but it was the most modern so I don't know, do you want modern and small or big and out dated ? x

[@MonicaXGuan]

haha aww I know everyone loves my current place but I guess I'm very use to these modern buildings that I was looking for something more quaint and traditional 😅 Also I don't think I could have stayed at my current place even if I wanted, the rent was going up 15% 😬

[@AW-wo2pm]

Stay where you are! Your flat is beautiful!

[@dmitrykarpenko2271]

I think ther ramped up price after the lockdown

[@AW-wo2pm]

@@dmitrykarpenko2271 such a shame!

[@raafiahmussa3478]

I'm flat hunting in London at the moment too and understand the struggle 😢

[@Hellojovelle]

I feel you! Been searching for over a month nowwww.

[@AiBkomachi]

Wow the price difference between last year and now is massive

[@aroidpapa]

I understand most of the sentiments you described but I do think that your standards for the price range you were looking for were quite high. I would attribute what you found down to luck and vigor. Anyone looking in London should know how competitive places are and how quickly places go so the key thing when looking for rentals here is to build some sort of rapport with agents because they will send you stuff off market a lot of the time...

[@saharnabi4899]

My guess is Flat 3 ☺

[@jch.9381]

Thanks Monica. I will be relocated from Frankfurt to London on January and start already looking the flats on rightmove. Most of the one bedroom flat and studios I found on rightmove are over 1500 pcm (or almost 1800) on South London, so I am surprised that the flats you show here are all around 1400 and in good locations. I will have a look on west London :) One question, can we schedule the flat viewing on Saturday? I don't know how much time I will have after work to view these places.

[@MonicaXGuan]

Yes they do! But it varies place to place depending on the agent and tenant availability. For finding listings under 1500, I set my limit to my budget and everyday I would refresh it like 2-3 times a day so that I see all the listings and only those within that price range. I actually didn't expect to get a 1 bed but it came up in my budget!

[@jch.9381]

@@MonicaXGuan thanks for your tips! I will also try this then!!!

[@ondrejmachala5409]

Look at the sizes and convert sqft to sqm and you'll notice all of them are super tiny, that's why the prices are so low

[@paigenwokie5856]

also on average west London is more expensive than south so just be aware that the prices you are seeing may be adjusted to your international IP address to get more money out of you.

[@sarap6569]

You mentioned where you live, I can't believe we are neighbours :)

[@mayyuen552]

omw to watch your vlog but I feel like your current flat is better than all these options!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Oh where I talk about why I’m moving is in the next vlog coming out soon! But it’s mainly because the neighbourhood around this building isn’t great and also the rent would be going up since I rented it when it cheaper during lockdown! So didn’t feel like it was worth it anymore 😅

[@Victordecarvalho94]

where i live the biggest problem is theres like 5 apts month avalible to rent in a city of 800k ppl, if you are foreigner forget about competing with locals

[@kp6305]

Either flat 2 or 3 for sure!!

[@ilyazurkovs1383]

Wow, prices where much better 9 month ago, I have just rented a tiny little studio in Paddington for 1200 pcm. Would be great if you could mention reliable agencies that you have worked with. I know you tend to use private landlords. Thanks

[@peaceplumbobs]

same issue in Amsterdam, so much money for so little :,(

[@irissima4273]

Where do look for flat ? What do you think of Zoopla ?

[@nathaliasantana8365]

Hi! I'm thinking to move to London, which website did you look for these flats?

[@karagefanboy]

If you want to live in nottinghill you have to compromise a lot - depends if location is really that important to you - best of luck with your new home... if you did move west, welcome welcome - i've been here for 8 years :)

[@qiarnab]

Yes true. I was lucky and found somewhere with a new landlord who was fairly naive. Managed to get a two bed in central Notting hill with beautiful communal gardens and tennis courts -within budget. A dream

[@stuart5761]

Why move Monica I don't think any look as good as your current flat. Your area has DLR good view from your flat window? What do you think?

[@hongwenlu7729]

My guess is flat 5

[@alexandragolanova4545]

Hi Monica! I am also moving to London shortly and really like your current flat :) Are you comfortable sharing the listing of your current flat?

[@MonicaXGuan]

I don’t think the listings still up but I talk in detail about it the building in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4C6nIRmedSSm7M It’s on London City Island!

[@baviyassin6546]

Beautiful and a nice vid. But let’s be realistic ur current rent and what ya looking for are actually not affordable, if you look into the average to a bit higher salaries in London. I don’t like to share as well.. I guess London needs lots of money haha

[@qiarnab]

I think you went for Flat 2 👀

[@vibesarereal]

NICEEEEE

[@victorhbagnelle4551]

You must have a good job that pays well

[@emmyspemmy17]

As a Canadian considering the move for teaching starting in late August- would you recommend going over to London and getting an Airbnb for a while to tour apartments? I’d rather have the flat set up prior to flying there, but I’m SO nervous to get scammed. I have people in my teaching agency that can go and look at the flats, but I’m still unsure of this. Also, how do you get a damage deposit put down from overseas? Thank you for your help!!

[@RiddimKingdom]

Definitely get an air bnb first. We came over from Vancouver and it was so stressful to try to get a flat. You have to have your NIN set up, a British bank account proof of work, VERY large deposits (if you’re new to the country). To get in to our first flat out deposit was CAD$8000! Because we had none of the above: many places want six months or one year rent in advance. We Air Bnb’ed for about 4 months and then flat shared whilst we waited for all of our paperwork (things do NOT move quickly in England! And are very old fashioned!!!!) and then we finally got our own flat. We then moved 1.5 hours out of London as we can have a huge 5 bedroom beautiful house here by the sea and just commute in.

[@MonicaXGuan]

So although I didn’t do this, I would say it is safer to get an Airbnb first and view when your here. But if you have help from people you know here I would say it’s safe to do so if they’re with a reputable agency. Like Foxton, keatons etc… I’m sure your teaching agency staff should know if it’s a trustworthy agency. It would be really risky with a private landlords. And I did an international bank transfer, just be aware it takes a few days to transfer over. :)

[@emmyspemmy17]

@@MonicaXGuan thank you! Your channel is honestly such a god send :) yes my teaching agency has plenty of current Canadians living in London that would be happy to tour places for me and FaceTime so I’m sure that option would be safe.

[@Allaboutdaniieee]

What’s the best apps use when looking for a apartment in London ?

[@MonicaXGuan]

I just use right move! Found it has the most listing and pulls in listings from other platforms too

[@8021carloss]

Hello Monica! I have a question 🥺, how long does it normally take to move into a flat? I mean, if I have seen a flat that is available inmediatly and I want to move as soon as possible how long does it normally take? How much do I have to wait to move to the flat after I send the paperwork? Hope you see this! 😁😁 Thank you very much!

[@MonicaXGuan]

Hmm I seen it happen as fast as the next day! Usually just depends on their referencing system. How fast they check your documents, how fast the landlord responds and how fast you send the deposit. :p

[@8021carloss]

Thank you so much for your answer! My wife and I are moving on August to London, of course we will start looking around late June, but I wanted to know how fast the approbation comes once we send the paperwork. Thank you very much once again!

[@cr0issantfilm]

I don't live in london. I don't need a flat. I have a test tomorrow. Why am I watching your video? Because it feels like home.

[@MonicaXGuan]

🥺💕

[@barborajezkova8393]

Monica, how did you goabout your long term visas now with the points based immigration system😢 ik that with the youth mobility visa you just need a lot of money lol but what if you intend to stay permanently😢

[@lulufong454]

Hii! Loved your videos :) new house tour please?

[@MonicaXGuan]

Coming very soon! 👀

[@lulufong454]

@@MonicaXGuan eeeek! ❤️ spent a few days watching all your videos!

[@uncutsceneonline4596]

hi Monica, don't mind if I ask, I wonder what asian property agency did you use, as I feel like asian housing property agency are more easier and more preferable for me personally? Thanks !!

[@MonicaXGuan]

I used a site called rentlondonflat.com :)

[@uncutsceneonline4596]

@@MonicaXGuan thank you ! is there any other that you have used and would recommend or is that the only one?

[@amanthigunarathna8078]

um looking for some flats in london as well. will you be able to share some links of the websites you checked those flats please love

[@MonicaXGuan]

These are really old listings so not available anymore 😅

[@amanthigunarathna8078]

Ya but I mean the websites you used to find out those flats, i tried a lot. But seems like nothing worked yet within our budget 😕

[@MonicaXGuan]

@@amanthigunarathna8078 oh! I just used Rightmove for this.

[@amanthigunarathna8078]

Thank you so much for the information 😘❤️

[@janajohannaa]

2 or 3 :)

[@JanaeCamil]

Hi Monica! I’m thinking of moving to London from the U.S. for school - with my german shepherd! Do you know if places that allow dogs/large dogs common? Were any of the places you looked at pet friendly?

[@MonicaXGuan]

I wasn't specifically looking for pet friendly but actually at Flat 2 and 3 I saw dog beds. I would say finding listing for dog friendly is a bit tougher but for older buildings, owners tend to not care as much vs newer building.

[@simplyshama]

if it helps, Brits love dogs more than people (no joke)

[@JanaeCamil]

@@simplyshama that’s great to know!

[@georgiabailey4912]

I’m pretty sure there was actually a new law recently stating owners had to give good reason for rejecting a pet, as opposed to being able to reject them outright. I’d have a look into it because I don’t 100% remember!

[@JanaeCamil]

@@georgiabailey4912 wow, that’s much better than in the U.S.! Thank you I’m going to look into it.

[@redredredredful]

What flat did she go for?

[@c.hogas10]

Hi! What app did you used to search for flats?

[@MonicaXGuan]

Right move :)

[@nancydelvalle7728]

Which freakin flat did you choose? You said it was obvious ??

[@sandralorena9133]

Hey Monica, quick question does this flats in London include bills?

[@MonicaXGuan]

None of the flats in this video included bills 😅

[@sandralorena9133]

@@MonicaXGuan I'm.moving alone to London for work, do you recommend a co- living ( flat for me in that building with sense of community) or live in a regular flat?

[@MonicaXGuan]

@@sandralorena9133 hmmm I don't have any experience with co-living so hard to say. But the idea of it sounds good especially if you're social and want to meet new people. I do find I have to go out of my way to meet new people now that I'm here alone. 😅

[@sandralorena9133]

@@MonicaXGuan does 73000 pounds a year is a good salary to live alone and save some money in London??

[@ingridaholmes]

@@sandralorena9133 it is if you don't spend too much on entertainment etc.

[@techenthusiast2000]

What website do you use for this?

[@MonicaXGuan]

just right move :)

[@kdeeke4297]

Its not?? Aw damn lol n i wanna study there

[@sofiadf4688]

Im shocked at how many foreigners are coming to London spending a fortune on pretty cr*ppy flats. No Offence but the areas you looked in are not nice areas and wouldnt be considered central residential London. You can find cheaper and better furnished in Zone 1 and 2. Its also cheaper if you get a 2 bed and share with someone. No way would i pay £1400 for a dinghy flat that doesnt even have carpets. I recommend people wanting central london vibes look at Hammersmith, Kensington, Barnes, Richmond, White City, Shepherds Bush Fulham, Chelsea etc. even Greenwich - not that near but nice area. West London is not that tricky to reach other areas of London and is much safer than east London plus there are plenty of parks in west london to relax in. Highgate area also gas villagey vibes. You have Westfield in White City. Btw not many people would go to Westminster Oxford Street Soho picadilly circus etc. those are all Areas for theatre and museums ie sightseeing. Only tourists shop in oxford street! The areas in this video are more like financial district areas in my opinion.

[@MonicaXGuan]

Haha to each their own I guess. I think most people are here temporarily and will eventually move out but all the places in this video are zone 1/2 😅 Like Maida vale, sheppards bush, Camden, etc… I didn’t put the exact location originally because I wanted people to guess which one I went with without telling people where I lived. 😅

[@HelenHex]

You are rich 1250£ per month is for rich ppl😂