r/London_homes

Hi everyone,

I no longer require my LSE accommodation for the upcoming academic year because I just secured housing elsewhere through a scholarship. I am looking for someone to take over my contract at Lilian Knowles House.

Here are the details:

• Room Type: Single en-suite room (self-catered)
• Location: 2.9 miles from LSE campus (great transport links)
• Contract Length: 51 weeks
• Rent: £253 per week
• Deposit: £400 (required by management to secure the booking).

We’ve found a 2-bedroom flat that we really like and are seriously considering putting in an offer. It seems to have excellent transport links, which is a big positive for us, but we’d really appreciate a more comprehensive and honest view of the area before making such a significant decision.
We’re in our 30s, so we’re interested in things like quality of life, safety, restaurants/cafés, green spaces, transport and commuting, schools and future family life, and property value/resale potential.

Hi, I am exploring E1 to buy an apartment. Anyone has experienced living in the area? Or currently living - any pros and cons would be really helpful?

So am looking to purchase a house or share of freehold flat in a safe area for LGBTQ and good access to transport links in zone 3. Max budget for 2 bedroom minimum is 600k.

Any recommendations?

Prefer South West or south East.

Looking for a room / studio near Queen Mary University — max £700 pcm
Hi everyone,
I’m a 38-year-old female dentist/oral & maxillofacial surgeon moving to London in September to study at Queen Mary University of London.
I’m looking for accommodation from around September 2026, ideally in Stepney Green, Mile End, Bow, Whitechapel, Bethnal Green, Stratford or nearby areas.
What I’m looking for:
Maximum £700/month
Ideally bills included
Private furnished room preferred
Clean, quiet and safe household
Reasonable commute to QMUL
Open to a room in a shared flat/house, lodger arrangement, student tenancy takeover, sublet or other unusual accommodation options
Long-term would be ideal, but I’m open to shorter arrangements initially
I’m clean, quiet, responsible and respectful of shared spaces. I’m not looking for a party house.
If anyone has a room becoming available, knows someone looking for a flatmate, or knows of any less-obvious accommodation options around QMUL, I’d really appreciate a DM.
Thank you!

Hi all, I wonder if anyone has any advice or suggestions on where my daughter and her friend can secure a decent flat? They are both students, very responsible, tidy and mature, and they have been to see many flats but despite having all the right credentials they are never successful. Frankly they are broken! I appreciate owners have the right to choose who they want to live in their properties but they are really struggling with the normal agencies. Any advice gratefully received.

Heya!
I'm viewing a 1-bed flat in this area today, and while I really love the interior, I've heard mixed things about what it's like to own a home in this complex/area.

The service charge is already quite costly (£3300/year), as is to be expected for most London leaseholder properties, but is it still worth it to live in a relatively quiet area, where I can both commute to work and comfortably work from home?

Please share your thoughts! Looking for honest opinions.

Hi everyone! My wife and I are moving to London from India and are looking for a 1-bedroom apartment for the two of us.

Our requirements/preferences:
🏠 1-bedroom entire apartment (not a room/flatshare)
👩‍❤️‍👨 For a couple
💷 Budget: £1,700/month preferred, £2,000/month maximum
🛋️** Fully furnished preferre**d
🚇 Ideally 40–60 minutes commute to my workplace near Barbican
🏢 Prefer a relatively modern building/apartment
🛒 Good access to supermarkets such as Tesco/Aldi/Sainsbury’s would be helpful
🇮🇳 Indian grocery shops/markets nearby would be a plus
🌳 Prefer a safe, quiet residential area rather than a party/nightlife-heavy area
🚆 Good public transport connectivity is important

What areas would you recommend for our requirements and budget? Are there any areas you would specifically avoid?

Also, if you live in a similar setup, I’d really appreciate any advice on typical rent, good buildings/developments, commute, and things to watch out for when renting.

Thanks!

I recently gave notice on my current flat because I’m planning to move.
The flat has now been listed again on the property websites, and the asking rent really surprised me.
When I moved in about a year ago, the rent was around £3,000 per month. Now it’s being advertised for £3,900.
Seeing that made me think that a lot of the prices currently listed on property websites may be heavily inflated as well.

Hey guys. Im currently moving as a student from Leeds to London with my friend and we’re a bit uncertain between 2 properties. One’s on mile end road and the other on Morant street. I’m a bit unsure about which one’s safer as a woman and a student and currently leaning towards Morant street as that property has bills included in the rent. I’d appreciate any advice as we do like both properties and can’t decide between the 2.

Lovely apartment in new cross ,student accommodation only for students who are studying in university Very close to schools and universities such as Greenwich university, Goldsmiths ,Kings college and more

This is a flat share twin room so the room will be shared with another girl !

878 a month bills included

The place will be cleaned out and empty by the time you get here so please ignore all my stuff lol

Very large space and amazing roommates , luxurious environment but affordable

Pets allowed Free gym! Has roof terrace large areas like cinema and more available along with events weekly or monthly makes it great to make friend . Or quiet room if you want more peace ! Along with cleaners every Monday !

I need someone to replace me in my contract asap and I am ready to help any girlie that needs a place right now please contact me if you need it !!!🤗🤗

I really need someone before September to sign and can move in by September 11th

I am about to sign a one-bed in one of the newer build-to-rent blocks around Tottenham Hale, and before I commit I would really like to hear from people who actually live, or have lived, in one of them.

The things I am really trying to get a straight answer on:

• How safe does the area feel day to day, and walking back from the station in the evening?
• What are the other residents in these buildings actually like to live alongside?
• Any antisocial behaviour in the buildings themselves or close to the station?
• Anything you wish you had known about the area before moving in?

Honest takes very welcome, good or bad. Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for a room share or room in a shared flat in London, ideally not more than an hour away from central London. My budget's a bit tight - £350/month, but I can supplement by cooking, cleaning, etc. Does anyone have any advice?

need help looking for a place in london, a place where i can easily land part time work (slightly tight budget, shooting my shot to see if anything’s possible)