Apartment Hunting in London! (touring *flats* bc im british now)

whoops i moved to london...so come flat hunting/touring with me where i share how crazy the rental market is and my experience seeing where the brits (like me) reside!
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[@raychelyearsley2990]

Girl imma be so ffr…a lot of your complaints are silly for staying just for 5 months. Carpet in the bedroom is so normal and you’ll just be sleeping there. Decor and stuff too- you’re thinking of it as if you’ll live there forever but it’s just a short time. Don’t get too caught up in the aesthetics! Use your money to go out and have fun!

[@missvoorhees7964]

Exactly lol

[@artwithleah]

To be fair she will also be working from home since she’s an influencer and will probably spend 80% of her time in the apartment and needs a space that will be comfortable to live in and aesthetic for her videos 😂

[@Emma-xz5of]

Agreed I was thinking the whole video you don’t need to fix parts of the apartment if you’re only staying 5 months

[@LtbO9]

Literally i was so confused why she said she would have to fix up the windows and stuff like not being mean but running behind aesthetics is kinda insane when you're gonna be there for FIVE MONTHS. if it was 12 i still get it like be ffr

[@skybutler630]

Agree, all these apartments are great. Definitely just get something cheaper and go out and explore

[@healthyholemealbread]

Nice to see how the rich side live in London. I’ve grown up here but not really had much of an insight into these kind of flats 😢 kinda heartbreaking to hear elephant and castle being described as middle of gentrification and ‘new’. A landmark shopping centre was knocked down there couple of years ago and it’s soul is slowly disappearing.

[@AlliIsNotaGirlkisser]

I feel the same. I'm a South East Londoner, and grew up in Brockley, so it was so sad to hear that they knocked down the landmark and shopping centre. It's getting gentrified, if not fully already gentrified.

[@robinwest6883]

broke my heart when they knocked that down spent so much of my childhood there

[@maybaby13x]

Coming from a Londoner, Camden is a nope and would def avoid Elephant and castle. Tbh I think you’re being too picky for 5 months. You’re looking for traditional brick aesthetic but with floor to ceiling windows. You’re unlikely to get both. Plus, the majority of places in London have carpet in the bedrooms.

[@Yogoniogi]

nothing wrong with camden you just don't like its aesthetic

[@rexfoxoloughlin6033]

Depends on the area of Elephant, if you get a good deal on a reasonable road it's amazing because it's hard to beat for convenience.

[@GEJ310]

Yh it’s rlly hard to find regency with floor to ceiling windows cause first floor is always gonna be pricier

[@frogsforbrains]

honestly wouldn’t say that elephant and castle is even that bad, it’s just like anywhere else in south

[@SamaaAthmani]

The apartement she visited was near russel square, it is a very decent place in camden and two stations away from tottenham court

[@cris_tamay]

I'm going to say the same, for 5 months... I wouldn't be that picky, I moved with my partner to Tokyo for a year (ended up being a year and a half) and we lived in a 40 sqm south facing flat at a 5 min walk to the subway in an old neighborhood next to a fire station. Both working from home and we had a beautiful time there. I think you are looking for your canadian flat but in a brick house in London and that's not gonna happen... Everytime I visit London I stay in Islington and I love that neighborhood. It's really convenient and well communicated because you should check buses too and walking distance, in Europe many things are at a 15-20 min walk distance. I would prioritize safety, insulation, natural light and public transportation rather than the furniture, big bathroom, big kitchen, giant windows...

[@kingagargol1684]

Girl, I love you but I’m gonna be so for real. You said that you’re not gonna be picky because you’re just staying for five months and you’re actually kind of being picky.

[@thaliahlynsdottir5311]

Love how you said everywhere is safe and how many cons there are because we love to see the delusion is still live and well in you. But truly all of them were amazing and we need to see you go out and around and having fun don’t want you to miss the London experience here. Love watching your stuff and now I finally recognise the areas it’s making me so happy!

[@ZovaBe]

Damn. The end of that first sentence took my breath away im def stealing that part 😂

[@londonliving-music899]

The ‘Camden’ flat is actually Bloomsbury - fantastic area and totally different to a central Camden. University of London is a big presence there so lots of young people, cafes, pubs etc and only a short walk to the West End. Absolute Central London is at your feet.

[@haleypaolini]

I live in london and had to go through flat hunting as a recent graduate with absolute max budget of 1600pcm w/o bills for two bedroom with my flatmate and you should be super grateful you can take the time to decide and have flexibility in your budget!! I was pushed out to zone 4 in south east london and it takes me an hour to get ANYWHERE because of the river. Definitely look in places like hamstead heath, hackney wick, chelsea, canary wharf, notting hill. All super central still and places I wish I could afford! We were getting outbid for places listed at 1.5K which accepted offers of 1.9k it was crazy. When you have the lowest end of the budget its an absolute bidding war and you have to give an offer immediately at the viewing. I am so jealous!

[@missvoorhees7964]

"It feels very safe" GIRL LET ME TELL YOU,I ALMOST SPAT OUT MY COFFEE 🤣

[@lulijejeminaj7655]

Why arent you drinking tea 💖💖💖

[@kayflip2233]

Walk through East Hastings, Vancouver and you'll see why she says that.

[@LoFrench]

@@kayflip2233 respectfully if she's dropping $5000+ CAD she's not living anywhere near Hastings so she's probably never had to experience anything close to the rougher side of Vancouver

[@sophiechan4774]

I feel like you are caring way to much about the decor instead of the actual location and property itself. I would pick the first one or the flat in Islington

[@MelodyWaters566]

Babes Camden is not safe at all! Check it out during the night

[@alinachornomaz4034]

As someone who was born and raised in Europe, it is literally forbidden to walk around the house with your shoes on! Especially when there’s carpet😭

[@Darenim]

Depends on the country my friend. Greetings from a Dutch girl who is wearing shoes inside :)

[@ParfaitNoirNL]

​@@Darenim That's so gross. I don't want to know how filthy your floors are - greetings, another Dutch person, who most definitely doesn't wear shoes inside the house

[@Darenim]

@@ParfaitNoirNL Well we do have doormats and laminate floors, so it's easy to clean! Do you ask visitors to take their shoes off? I'm always curious to know how people handle that.

[@ParfaitNoirNL]

@@Darenim Doormats don't take all the grime and filth off the bottom of your shoes. I have laminate flooring as well, but that doesn't make it any less gross to wear shoes indoors. Yes, I do ask guests to take off their shoes. They always do and never mind it.

[@Darenim]

@@ParfaitNoirNL That's great! For the record, I completely understand why you think it's dirty to walk indoors with shoes. It's just normal here in most houses I've been :) I don't know why!

[@TheRawrimabear]

Wow the second place looks so nice 😭 the views and the little rooftop has so much summer party potential I hope you went for that one!

[@Stoooable]

That Tower Hamlets one was literally my building lol. Tbf when you said nice cafes and restaurants idk why you thought central is the best option, "central" central is never the place. I'd have went for either West or East based on the vibe you're after, but central personally is where you go to see a play/ gallery and then you leave on full speed. Good luck tho!

[@matibiela1234]

I’ve been seeing that a lot of the comments are really critical about Jen’s decisions, guys just remember that it’s her life and she isn’t used to the London quirks. I would say that you should be a bit careful with Camden but apart from that, I hope you have fun in the rest of your time in London

[@evapercival4622]

be so fr right now. there’s a huge housing crisis in London atm and seeing you be so picky for somewhere you’re only gonna be living in for five months feels so wrong.

[@macerly]

I recognise the location of the flat in camden borough because I used to live close! It's not actually called Camden, even though the borough is called so - the area is rather called King's Cross / Bloomsbury💗 Also in regards to safety, it's super safe there - I never had any issues

[@theodays]

litterally was just stalking your videos to see if you had posted the apartment hunting video and i couldn't be happier when i saw this on my recommended AHHH!!

[@laurenhalsell-duncan1608]

I don’t know why everyone is judging her opinions so harshly. At the end of the day 5 months is a good amount of time to be somewhere and she’s an influencer. It’s literally her job to live somewhere aesthetic that has good lightly. The carpet issue i completely understand because if you grow up in a house where you don’t where shoes around the idea that other people have walked on the carpet with their outside shoes is such a gross thought. Anyways Jen I love you and am wishing you the best for your time in London :)))

[@namjoonie936]

Just get the carpet professionally cleaned?? Edit: She can obviously afford too since she’s renting in london

[@marccolomayt82094]

I’m so happy that you’re in London! Love the apartment hunting & can’t wait for more❤❤

[@kyndallsully]

wishing you the best on your journey and i'll pray for safety as you stay!

[@turtleshell8835]

would be nice if you could state the prices of rent for each place in your videos :) bc many people watching these might be interested in knowing the market of london rn

[@KaiayaRules]

The way I would've moved into each and everyone of these flats

[@ohsuperduper]

Be careful w kings Cross area!! Been there a couple times early morning/ late late night and the streets are pretty rowdy 😢 I’m an east london girlie and will live breathe die east london 😂 Also east london has access to hackney area which is really cute w cafes too and lots of nice parks around! Perfect for summer picnics 💯

[@AlliIsNotaGirlkisser]

Same! I do not understand how someone would want to live in Central... Like, you won't get the local vibes of how it is actually living in London like that! I'm a South East girlie myself, so same, I would never look at West or central flats.

[@sadhyachaurasia7851]

hi girl! I am thinking of renting flats in london city airport, can you please tell me whether its safe?

[@KemiKelly]

Anyone else from London and can instantly tell where she is? Maybe try and cover windows/ key sites? ❤ want to make sure you’re safe xx

[@wannabeverything]

omg can't wait for the final apartment tour already!!!!!

[@glassella]

this is crazy!!!! my family is looking for 2 bed apartments in london in exactly islington and kensington for 6 months!!!! AAAAAAAH I MIGHT BUMP INTO YOU THERE!! we’re moving from australia btw but my parents have neither confirmed nor denied:(

[@marabakkenhoven]

I live a few minutes away from the Camden/King's Cross one and always kind of wondered about those apartments above the shop in that brutalist architecture style, not surprised if you would pick this area. I did see another comment saying that you can immediately tell where the Camden/King's Cross flat is so yeah watch out if you care about the internet not knowing your address, on the other hand you get everything you need right below the apartment with 3 train stations and a great Thursday food market nearby and it is indeed very safe. Big park nearby too like 15/20 minutes, loads of budget eats as it is a student area, gym 2 minutes away, cinema, Asian supermarket/restaurants, etc. The Waitrose is a good size with almost anything you need and got the Boots, bubble tea, Korean skin care, Super Drug, and all that there too. Soho and Camden Town are very doable to walk as well. Some people are commenting to not pick the Camden one because it is dangerous, but I disagree. This is not the actual Camden town, I walk here around midnight and nothing happens. Just calm residential streets with many UCL buildings. Unless you're actually walking at the station all the time when it's dark? But even I have taken trains at midnight to the airport with nothing happening 🤨 Overall the area is not so much considered Camden, but more so Bloomsbury. Loads of famous name plaques on buildings of people that used to live here. Got the big free British Museum and the British Library nearby too. I also wouldn't be too concerned about the place getting heated, since I only have the window open and the humidifier cooling down the air. Loads of air conditioned cafes as well and squares. Or in the worst case the AC would be just a small add on with such a big budget 😅

[@lara_bejes7890]

ahh very jealous. I have stayed in the Bloomsbury area so many times and anywhere between there and Holborn would be my absolute dream area to live in haha. Such a lovely part of the city.

[@sonnyvache]

don't listen to the comments the camden one is in king's cross which is pretty safe :) camden as a whole has dodgy areas but king's x is full of students, great nightlife and daytime activities, clubs n concert venues, british library and outdoor cinema stuff all nearby- defo the most vibrant 'in the city' flat out of ur options! as long as you're vigilant, most dangerous things are pickpockets and phone thieves x

[@Simileevlogss]

Last one was perfect in my opinion and the one with the roof top!

[@marielladnse]

you should go for the 2nd flat! you deserve a good place to live in. yea, 5 months seems like a short time but ig people forget you’re gonna be living there everyday 😭😭

[@maxiisola]

Babes apartment 3 was actually perfect!! wym it’s too busy?? Isn’t that what you wanted 😭 I wouldn’t be too picky, just take it!!

[@qvdus]

loved watching this! moving into of London is stress fr I'm flat hunting as well right now

[@toothpaste_woman]

i wish i could be this picky finding a flat 😭

[@its.ms-antihero_08]

i think out of the two towers hamlets is looking better because it has 2 bathrooms u dont have to share bathrooms ,plus it has a nice terrace , the hall also has floor to ceiling windows and camden is also not that safe so.....

[@SherraJonas]

Based on what you showed us, i think the 2ⁿᵈ unit with rooftop or the Elephant & castle unit looks really good , anyways, I hope you like what you chose. Stay safe xx

[@outloudkat]

pick the unique building! for 5 months it's a cool experience unique to London. You can live in a modern condo in any city!

[@aashi3453]

I was so eagerly waiting for your new video omg love you girl post frequent obviously if you are able to not forcing 💗😍

[@thecocoster]

I'm moving back to england soon and this really made me fell so exited to go back to my home, you're so lucky to be living there

[@Eco_Grl]

Jen who was the guy behind you in the beginning 🫢

[@misswomble]

I grew up in London, I live in Ireland now... been following this with indearment xx

[@Meenuchidambaram]

Im so happy for you girl! 😙😙

[@Meenuchidambaram]

I really liked the last apartment though

[@bookwormswiftie1989]

i'm not even close to london but i can tell its super pretty and youll love it there 💗💗 don't worry things will all work out and im sure the apartment u choose will be super amazing (and pls vlog the decorating i love watching ur cleaning/decorating house vids) 💖💖

[@Yawning.]

i would not recommend staying in the blue one because British summer is... difficult

[@chalayan]

If I want a nice flats, I would go for Wood Wharf in Canary Wharf. You have pretty much everything there and it is safe and lot of arts installations and events throughout the year with thr circle and Elizabeth lines.

[@ЖеняШевченко-н3с]

JEN GOOD LUCK TO YOU! And to folks who comment about jen being too picky: it is one way to show person that she is mistaking and another to actually help. You can explain which thinking framework to use (pros and cons, making up priorities) and give her a support with such important period for her. I appreciate your attention, just try to be more empathetic and express your thoughts mindfully 🫶❤️ with care from a person who was also struggling with decision making in a past 🙏

[@sarahaimwithmoore]

the king's cross one is so nice! Whenever I'm in London I stay in that area💜

[@imaniali6919]

OMG TOWER HAMLETS

[@coffeegirl18]

I love the Camden one. It looks like the apartment I rented in Toronto ages ago and it was renoed in the 60s but the building is from the 1920s. There were a lot of quirks though like fuses and running cable was a little strange for tv/internet. Location-wise it was near a lot of pubs and shops plus a 20 min walk to more franchise type stores.

[@steff162]

The greenhouse condo is my top 1. It looks so good!!!! And near a lot of restos. Hopefully the owners allow you guys to get rid of the 2 kid beds

[@caaammm]

i got so dizzy from watching the clips 😭😭😭

[@grigorioschatziandreou2558]

i really like your vibe haha i kept laughing watching this

[@Darknight18120]

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.

[@OliviaPlummer]

What are the prices of these rentals? Congrats on your move to London! I am living vicariously through you.

[@Drisha_13]

All the signs lead me to believe that I’ll be jen in a few years. And I’m not complaining 🕺🙌

[@lar2283]

girl it’s literally only 5 months.. all you should be asking for is a safe and decent place to sleep

[@marabejjj]

the last oneeee! so chic

[@rasheenwarmington]

Meanwhile my 2 bedroom townhouse still has carpet since the late 90’s and I’m totally okay with that. 😂😂

[@MiyaBhika]

I’m ngl I don’t know anyone who wears shoes inside the house and I’ve lived in London my whole life

[@nicolel8372]

Citing cafes and restaurants nearby as the reason for living in zone 1/2 is insane - as if outside of zone 2 there's just no cafes, restaurants, or civilisation at all

[@katylove8455]

im sorry but is it just me getting motion sick from the motion blur on the footage😅

[@haannaahh]

Wish you’d viewed some in West London, its gorgeous here!

[@marie-christineloyer9450]

As a Québécoise/Montréaler... I don't understand the ''only one bathroom'' complaints 🤣 I'm always Amazed how many KZbinrs visit 2 bedrooms apartments in the US or around the world and it's like one bathroom per room? And if its not the case it's ''Bad''? You could have an extra room! Worse when people live alone, have the privilege of owning a condo or an appartment and have a ''guest bathroom''... I don't understand. With the price of rent here, I can barely afford to live alone so I would be so angry to pay for a ''guest'' bathroom on top of it all XD

[@Ilikeflowers22]

I'd choose option 1. Option 2 is unique tho, still like it

[@alexisdaylynn]

The hamlet place looked the best!!

[@sebastianmoyano5223]

She is so cute!!!

[@HaruLoku]

Nice! I think Ali’s flat is the best!

[@laislovespink]

@jenerationdiy where is that puffer from? In love with

[@katiemay8192]

Not sure why so many people are being so negative and critical instead of offering advice that isn't patronising. Everyone has their own requirements when looking for a place and they are fully entitled to that. Making sure you are in a safe location is very important as there are some bad areas - so I would recommend doing a lot of research online about areas. I would also be careful about how much you show about where you do plan to live so people can't figure it out. Finding a space that works for you is the most important thing.

[@looneyelric3438]

Is my device glitching or are there a bunch of cuts in the video mid sentence?

[@MsSmallvillelover]

First two are good .‘just get some fans for the one with no a c

[@izzywoods794]

I hope everyone in the comments takes a breath😅. She doesnt know the city, isnt from there.

[@anandamjn]

a few years ago i was wandering around camden with my mum trying to find amy winehouse's home when we saw two or three men injecting god knows what on their arms, hidden behind a bush in one of the house's yards... i'd say camden is a big no lol,, some of the houses looked kind of abandoned, dirty and the streets were empty if not for a pub with maybe a few very drunk men at 3pm

[@adesiredsoundtrack3597]

yeah camden is iffy even during the day i literally saw a naked man at like 1pm casually sitting on his phone

[@GirleMango]

15:23 as an essex girl this hurt hahah

[@waheda_9]

Girl you are so close to me! I wish I could see you 😭

[@kingagargol1684]

Just letting u know you will not be able to diy the whole place the landlords won’t be having that

[@bossitlive]

Dalston is a definite no no!👀

[@muziciscool]

People dont wear shoes on inside in london…

[@ellelayon]

not me reading it as "flat in hunting london" 😅

[@manonvo8615]

Can't imagine needing airconditioning for 5 months in London😹 just get a cheap fan😜

[@Tavieme]

London looks like Philadelphia…. Or should I say Philadelphia looks like London?

[@mahiidhlln]

Drop the next vid datw nowww!!

[@meaganswartwood4694]

I like how Europe tends to have decent storage solutions. America is like ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ figure it out!

[@parisnicole1034]

idk whats coming next

[@Hannah-rr6ro]

how much is the last one?

[@maybella7976]

babe do NOT move to stratford

[@chhenji]

thats not stratford its poplar

[@maybella7976]

@@chhenji alr mate its ten minutes from stratford then

[@df7306]

girl where is the new video

[@Serena_9]

Am I invited to your new apartment hun? I know we haven’t met, but it is kind of polite to invite me.

[@joseedumont3231]

OUfff, the wirlwind....i got so deezy

[@df7306]

2>>>>>>>>

[@amyfaurote1488]

Two bathrooms. Peace 🕊️

[@parisnicole1034]

yea

[@mazzy_vc]

First step to apartment hunting because you are British now is realising they are called flats, not apartments.

[@jilliancosby1436]

😂😢❤ wow I'd like to move there someday love you Jen can I come visit you ?

[@iloveyoucandy]

Pls go with the Camden one! Living in a flat in Camden was like a high school dream of mine lol but it never happened 😂 I heard it’s an artsy area so you’ll love it

[@Annnabannanna]

Tbh, like 90% of places in the UK have carpets in rooms. It's better than wood, as it isn't as cold when you wake up

[@idgaf_456]

love you girl but dont be too picky jen ur only gonna live there for 5 months in my opinion i like #2

[@HCvacations]

Omg, I can't believe you get to stay in London for 5 month. Jealous

[@missvoorhees7964]

Good luck lasting 5 months in London,it's an absolute nightmare 🤣 High rent to tiny square footage ratios,knife crime and t*rrorism threats,and the rude-a** public,its so great here in the UK 🤣

[@jamesvonnn]

Gurl avoid East London XOXO