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In this video I'm taking you to three VERY different flats around London, but they all cost the same to rent each month (the same as I pay for my one-bed flat in east London!) Compare each flat's size and location to see the variation on what you can afford when renting in London, and the compromises you have to make depending on whether you prefer size or location when renting a flat in London.
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About Love and London:
I'm Jess, I've lived in London for many years, and this channel is a London travel guide for anyone visiting the city that wants to experience it like you live here. Beyond talking about the usual London attractions, I show you some of the cooler things to do in London, that most travel guides don't mention. Watch my videos and you'll feel like you've got a Londoner friend telling you the best kept secrets in the city.

[@juanmeowmix1530]

Not gonna lie, that Croydon extra space would be very tempting.

[@loveandlondon]

Absolutely would be! The place was more than twice the size of mine!

[@andrescamarillo7070]

Thanks for having me on your channel! I definitely made a conscious choice to balance space (both in terms of actual floorspace and functionality) and location. Everyone has different needs and wants, and this is what worked best for me. :)

[@loveandlondon]

Andres! thank YOU for being a part of it and welcoming me into your lovely home! Hope you're doing ok and are having a good new year so far ♥️ ad yes absolutely, I personally prefer the balance of the space and the location!

[@samiam5859]

Hi, could you tell me the name of the property in wapping that is shown in this video. It would be a great option for me.

[@brookecorbin6073]

This is a great video! I love all your content, but the videos where you tour and compare flats and hotels is so interesting. I hope you have a great holiday season!

[@loveandlondon]

So glad to hear that feedback Brooke, thank you so much!

[@travelchic3407]

I just moved from Fulham. Took me about two-three months to decide where to go and if I wanted location or space. Decided on space. No regrets. I love love love my new flat and area!

[@loveandlondon]

Nicee!!! Enjoy and thanks so much for watching

[@connyhanson6293]

St. John’s Wood and Maida Vale have lots of one bedroom rentals - you can find something here for around £1500. And the area is super nice and safe.

[@wvuken111]

St. John's Wood is a lovely area.

[@wulfsorenson8859]

Not anymore they’re now £2000pcm for a one bed 😂

[@christianoliver3572]

This is a great video. I was actually surprised that you found anything even remotely liveable for £1500. I could handle the one in Croydon but not the one in Knightsbridge. I really do like Andres' flat as well but only if I was his age!! A Murphy bed would not have bothered me in my 20s but that's been many years ago for me.

[@loveandlondon]

Yeah definitely doable to do £1500 just not in central London! Thanks so much for watching Christian.

[@homeoffice3524]

It doesn't really matter. 1500£ is more then working class salary. If + bills it will be 150% cashier or hotel workers salary.

[@danielazziptrips]

The studio at Knightsbridge was really cute but that price is definitely high for what you get in terms of size. I would definitely go for size over location! The folded bed on the last flat looks amazing and the balance on space and location is definitely great!

[@loveandlondon]

nice!! Thanks for watching Daniela!

[@linafresco]

That's such a great ad integration, they should pay you a double fee for that :) Love everything related to flat hunting in London, I've changed accommodation in London so many times that trying to find this perfect balance has really become sort of a game for me.

[@loveandlondon]

Aw thank you Lina, glad you enjoyed it :) Thanks for watching!

[@csjames69]

Like in most big cities. Apartments in central Sydney costs an arm and leg yet a same size apartment 30 kilometres away can be rented for half that of the CBD. it's a compromise between location, size and cost.

[@loveandlondon]

Exactly! Thanks for watching Charles.

[@LouieDoesaThing]

Yeah, seriously, I cannot believe there's a flat in Knightsbridge for £1,500. But it's really tiny. Like Paris tiny.

[@loveandlondon]

I think you'd do better in Paris actually! Also I don't mind tiny but run down... not so much... Thanks for watching Louie.

[@LouieDoesaThing]

@@loveandlondon I hear ya on that one!

[@danieia4029]

Great video! The cost of rent in London is so depressing. Let’s not forget the cost of energy!

[@loveandlondon]

yup! tHanks so much for watching.

[@kimm3473]

This is such a great series!

[@loveandlondon]

So glad you enjoy it Kim, thank you so much

[@danbelden6084]

We lived in London about 3 years ago, in Blackheath (Zone 3). - We rented a three bed terraced house, well... two and an office really - It was about a 20-25 min train ride/stand to London Charing Cross, less for London Bridge or Waterloo - No concierge or shared gym... but you didn't need to go down 15 floors to pick-up your Deliveroo or go down an ungodly amount of stairs when the lift was broken It cost us £1,550 PCM ex-bills You can find the bargains if you sacrifice location, most people put such a high value on location though above space.

[@loveandlondon]

Everyone has different values and needs so it just depends on the person. Thanks for watching!

[@yehiaalnopy]

My house on the Nile is only $2,400 for a year. Or we can exchange houses for a year

[@b_altmann]

That was very interesting! I‘ve seen quite a bit of bandwidth during my 14 years in London. One time I was shown a “room” in a flatshare in Maida Vale. For £700 (in 2008), and it was not much more than a box 😂 As you say, location isn’t everything. To find the right balance - plus not living in a flatshare - took me 8 years.

[@loveandlondon]

Yup! Thanks so much for watching

[@GC987]

What a great Segway to the The Google Pixel 6 Pro. Interesting choice of flat options (Wapping got my vote). The flyover is a real "feature" of Croydon.... Sadly the Beko washing machine's says as much about the Knightsbridge flat as does the rusty radiator it's situated adjacent to. Really enjoyed watching !

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Graeme!

[@AnaViolinViola]

Croydon is 15min by train to Central London…and is still kind of affordable. No need to close your noses folks 😅, considering the huge prices and the lack of renting properties! But to each their own

[@benpielstick]

I moved into a flat in Wapping last week. There are some great historic pubs, and it's a pretty nice location along the river between Central and Canary Wharf.

[@sweetygirl165]

Just moved out of Wapping after 5 years. Still my favourite underrated area.

[@loveandlondon]

Oh nicee!!! Enjoy it Ben!

[@leanneearle3652]

I love the studio!! lol

[@loveandlondon]

haha that's great! Thanks so much for watching Leanne

[@deannaylor2576]

Wow great watch. Even though I love to visit London, I think I will stick to my 4 bedroom detached house in Plymouth in beautiful Devon. Must be a great adventure to live in London though. Thanks again.👍👏👏

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching Dean!

[@stevegoldin6676]

Hey Jess, Great video and very informative!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks Steve, appreciate you taking the time to watch!

[@ndrikouadiodavid2383]

I prefer the first , big one

[@finlaysutherland9683]

Actually moved near Croydon a few months ago, got a 2 bed for £1,300pcm who I share with a flat mate, and it's a lot more spacious than I thought I would be able to get originally

[@loveandlondon]

Nice! well done!

[@geetikaadhikari2709]

Hi Finlay, My partner and I are looking something in east Croydon but couldn't find anything under 1500pcm for 2 bed 😞 But I am surprised to see, you found 2 bed and that to for 1300pcm.

[@finlaysutherland9683]

@@geetikaadhikari2709 this was last year when everyone was still moving away from the city so I had more negotiating power for the flat, it was originally listed for £1,400pcm. And it wasn't quite in the centre of Croydon, but around a 5 min journey by bus into the centre

[@mrkrishnaprasad]

Every time you publish a video, I know it's going to be worth watch. Once again great video.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching, really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@dailymonologues]

This is so informative and interesting at the same time! I’ll remember your comments when looking for a flat next year :)

[@loveandlondon]

glad you thought so!! Thanks for watching!

[@richardcappuccio8561]

Hi Jess I just became a New Subscriber. I have been enjoying your videos about London. Was fortunate to visit this History Filled City 3 times so years back & marveled of all you can see & do while visiting. Please continue to do more videos in the future- look forward to watching. Enjoy the upcoming Holidays & New Year Ahead (hopefully it will be better than this past year has been) Take Care and Stay Safe/Healthy

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much Richard!

[@richardcappuccio8561]

@@loveandlondon Thanks for replying back. Much Appreciated. Happy &"Safe/Healthy 2022 to you- Hope that London/UK has a Much Better outlook for 2022. Take Care.

[@danellis-jones1591]

This is back in the early 90s. But I rented out a room to mates in my 4 bed house for £40 a week/£160 a month. My house overlooked a dock in Surrey Quays. London has become New York. Or even worse. I stupidly sold my 2 bed maisonette in Blackheath (2 min walk from the heath) in 2002. I think the word is... D'OH! And I know you've had a rough time over the last year Jess. You look and sound fantastic. You're doing all the right things. I am in a very similar situation, but with kids. Listen to, and follow your heart. She knows where you're meant to be.

[@loveandlondon]

If only you didn't sell! Thanks for watching Dan ❤️

[@nitinshewale5927]

You really have a great skill of explaining

[@loveandlondon]

Thank you!

[@crazysnowflake17]

Nice video Jess! When I lived in London I was lucky because I had also the space and the location

[@loveandlondon]

Nice! Thanks for watching Andreea.

[@7saany]

I always hear the same thing. But has anyone lived in Florida lately? The wages vs housing costs are insane.

[@TMAItalia]

I love your videos and we are hoping to travel to London next year!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much!! Thanks for watching!

[@richardmccarthy9580]

Really enjoyed the video….. and catching up on last videos being a recent subscriber. My first 18 years were in Bromley so I can understand your comments on Croydon ! The last 30 years I have been in Manchester but with a sister in London enjoy occasional weekend break. Really enjoy all the videos as despite 18 years in London didn’t really see anything whereas my daughters are very keen to see mew sites (Brick Lane, Holland Park, Sky Garden, One New Change,…..). One suggestion. Enjoy floodlight views on the back of one of the commuter boats. Not as crowded but great views

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Richard, glad you enjoyed it!

[@samiam5859]

Hi, what is the property name for the one in wapping. It looks amazing and I am looking to move into a flat that has a great communal area and gym included in the rent.

[@loveandlondon]

For security we can't say, sorry!

[@samiam5859]

Sure, no problem :) thank you for the video!!

[@simondavey7787]

Does the rent on these flats include bills and Council Tax? These are deciding factors when I pick a place and I lived in London for many years.

[@loveandlondon]

Usually bills and council tax are separate from the rent cost. Thanks for watching Simon!

[@MarcoRosales92]

This video was very helpful! Thank youuuu

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it Marco, thanks so much for watching!

[@berk835]

Really good video. Nice presentation. And stay safe.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sirgalahad1470]

Where can a guy get a short term (1-2 months) furnished studio, with utilities and internet for less than $2000 USD a month ?

[@loveandlondon]

Try spareroom.co.uk

[@berk835]

Merry Christmas. Merry Xmas.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching, you too!

[@kofiawity3624]

Looking for an apartment for one month summer stay between July and August. My budget is £1,500. Any help would be much appreciated

[@loveandlondon]

It's likely you will need more than that to sublease an entire flat in London these days :)

[@paramsingh4104]

I hated living in Wapping. It's so poorly connected via tube and buses.

[@nisatrinidad5750]

Good day. Love your videos on love and London. What would be the price to rent a studio walking distance from Westfield for 2 weeks?

[@loveandlondon]

Hi Nisa. There are two Westfields in London. I don't recommend using Airbnb in London, here's my list of great apart-hotels to check out: loveandlondon.com/18-london-apart-hotels-better-than-airbnb/

[@connerlanham2646]

I am thinking about moving to London but my parents keep asking why do you want to move there so bad

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Conner!

[@lorijohnston4311]

Thanks so much for this! London is my favorite city and I fantasize about living there so I thoroughly enjoy comparison videos.

[@loveandlondon]

So glad to hear you enjoyed it Lori, thanks so much for taking the time to watch!

[@donnadixon289]

Everyone in Toronto would find these prices stunningly absolutely cheap. You'd be Totally celebrating if you could somehow find any one of these apartments for $2800 plus electricity.

[@loveandlondon]

This was almost two years ago so things have definitely gone up !

[@renee176]

Croydon is looking better and better after seeing the last two apartments/flats/condos.😳🤪 You may be centrally located in London but as the old joke goes you have to step outside your apartment to change your mind in those last two places. I felt claustrophobic and I was far from being even close to the UK!

[@loveandlondon]

Andre's place is beautiful and quite spacious! Thanks for watching

[@keys6]

Croydon is very crime ridden now...

[@geetikaadhikari2709]

Hi Jess, You make great videos. I liked the one in Croydon, what is the name of the building?

[@loveandlondon]

Thank you! I'm not sure actually but it was rented out pretty quickly!

[@stevenp]

I wanna know more about Andres 😊

[@loveandlondon]

He's fab!! :) Thanks for watching!

[@mynameisjny]

Can you please do a video as to why you've chosen to live/stay in London despite a divorce and your family being on the US. Love to hear your thoughts. Thanks. ❤💙🤍

[@loveandlondon]

I talk about that in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/apPEi3dnorySjtE&t

[@HolisticaliMe]

so informative, thank u

[@loveandlondon]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cactus3796]

1:22 that is probally the nicest way anyone has ever described croydon lmao

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@rajubhai8466]

Thank you for promoting Croydon 😛

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@deacon1771]

Wow! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼JD

[@andrew4809]

I can only afford a cupboard with the stairs x

[@loveandlondon]

hahah don't worry that's very common. Thanks for watching Andrew

[@klizan33]

I live in woolwich 1250 pounds montly for 2 bedroom flat

[@loveandlondon]

Nice!

[@kaduteixeira]

I know it’s very expensive but I’d live in the studio.

[@loveandlondon]

Totally! Thanks for watching Kadu!

[@theblacktrainboy373]

I've watched your vids on the luno trains and sleeper they were very good in North London you should go to the newest stadium in Tottenham the best team ever they have a great tour and you and do the skywalk on the stadium 😁😁😁😁

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching Emmanuel!

[@theblacktrainboy373]

@@loveandlondon np I'm a train lover I do post on my tiktok it's crazy rare to find a black boy who loves trains😁😁

[@k0618202]

Great video.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@csmt12]

You're going to have to help me with my flat hunt, I cannot for the life of me find anything of this quality at the same price point :(

[@loveandlondon]

It's been over a year so unfortunately the rents have gone up significantly since we shot this :(

[@avinandanghosh7418]

Hey Jess, greetings from India 🇮🇳, very informative video, as usual! Planning to move with family including a 10yr old, looking for a place within 1500/- somewhere in west and northwest/southwest, possible to find? What's your take?

[@loveandlondon]

Probably looking zone 4-6!

[@robertsavage8564]

Very good Jess well done and merry Christmas x

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching Robert, you too!

[@gavlatennis2824]

London cost of living is just too high. Not worth it for how much you have to spend v what you get in return.

[@loveandlondon]

Everyone's different! To me it's worth it, I'd be very bored living outside of the city, wouldn't be worth the savings.

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing mrs Jess happy new year iam new subscriber Arabic lady citizen iam very glad to watch your channel even the title of it is very awesome London is well known for us people traveled there to seek medical treatment or study at university or taking English courses ihope we became intimate friends from now on we as foreigners subscribers as overseas students want to increase our cultural level improve our English language as well first of all make friendships with people from different countries stay safe blessed and good luck to you your dearest ones

[@bretthopper88]

cool stuff, i like

[@loveandlondon]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching

[@glostergloster6945]

Wouldnt want to climb up that ladder after a few glasses of wine, looks dangerous.

[@loveandlondon]

Same! Thanks for watching!

[@jamessmithson-br7rm]

Updated title needed, what £2,500 gets you in London (2024 edition)

[@loveandlondon]

lol literally 😂

[@wanderingstep]

🥇

[@paulrickards4921]

Build council houses

[@loveandlondon]

YES

[@iqraiqra9172]

We should be thankful that we are not homeless or we are not in third world countries thank god Allah the magnificent.

[@loveandlondon]

Yes you're very right! Thank you for watching

[@iqraiqra9172]

@@loveandlondon you are most welcome my lovely sister I pray that God almighty Allah the magnificent protects us all n provides AMEEN ie amen