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Searching For Your Perfect London Flat

January 20th, 2010 FlatsForRent-London No comments

Before you start searching for flats for rent London, you should write a list of what you are looking for. This may sound unnecessary but by defining your search criteria before contacting agencies and ringing private landlords, you will save yourself so much time.

The first thing to decide is the type of let you want – short or long. Short lets are between four weeks and six months, ideal if you are looking for a temporary flat to rent in London before buying a house or seeing where your job takes you. Long lets are great if you want more stability and plan to be in your rented flat for at least six months. You should then choose between an agency flat or renting from an individual landlord. This will again depend on your circumstances as private landlords can usually offer flats for rent in London quickly, but not always the peace of mind that agencies offer.

The final aspect to decide before looking for flats for rent London is location. Which part of London do you want to live in? Your budget will most likely dictate this decision as the more central you are, the more rent you will pay. The type flat to rent will also be a factor – for example, would you rather sacrifice space for a better postcode or live a bit further out and have a garden or a balcony?

Once you have your list, you are ready to begin your flats for rent London search. And with a bit of perseverance and patience, you are bound to find your perfect London pad.

Why Rent An Apartment For Your Business Trip To London

October 23rd, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

If you are travelling to London on business and need inexpensiveaccommodation which offers flexibility, then renting a serviced apartment is an excellent option for you to consider. Business travellers are often surprised to learn that a serviced apartment can be rented for periods of only one night upwards.Most serviced apartments are located close to London underground stations so you will have easy access to London’s excellent transport network. The tube offers you the quickest way to get around under the capital whilst avoiding the traffic.When you rent an apartment, you will benefit from all the services you would expect to have available in a good hotel such as 24 hour reception, laundry, cleaning, safe etc. Some even have their own restaurants on site.As well as these facilities, staying in an apartment will offer you the freedom to come and go as you please, invite guests or business colleagues to your apartment, as well as being able to prepare your own meals whenever you feel like it.All serviced apartments come fully furnished with TV’s and fully fitted kitchens and linen and towels, whilst many have hifi’s, safes, internet access, gymnasium.If you are sending teams of staff to London on an assignment or sending a group of employees to an exhibition, then the cost saving can be considerable. For example, one bedroom apartments often sleep 4 people so  for less than £100 a night you can accommodate staff much more inexpensively than you would in a hotel. By arranging self-catering accommodation, you will avoid the need for staff to run up considerable restaurant bills by dining out every evening.

The range of apartments available in London is vast; from the smaller economy studio apartment at the lower end of the market to the luxury 3 bedroom penthouse at the other. Whatever your requirements, if you contact the right agent, you will not be disappointed.Go City Apartments offer an efficient, friendly service and always do their utmost to find you an apartment which is perfect for your requirements, whether you are looking for a small pied-a-terre for one night or a luxury penthouse suite for a couple of months.

London Serviced Apartments – a Home From Home in the Hustle and Bustle of London

October 21st, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

For corporate employees in London on project assignments, serviced apartments offer the best of both worlds. You will benefit from spacious accommodation, as well as having a separate fully equipped kitchen where you can prepare your own meals and a bathroom. Even in a studio apartment, you will have ample space to work and entertain friends or clients and well as broadband internet access. Serviced apartments offer you the chance to enjoy the services you would expect from a hotel whilst enjoying the privacy and freedom offered by having your own apartment, your own home from home in London.

In central locations, most service apartments are just a stone’s throw away from London Underground stations and a host of restaurants, bars and the nightlife of the city.

At the Citadines just off London’s famous Trafalgar Square there is a large breakfast area next to the foyer where you can enjoy coffee and croissants in the morning. Embankment and Charing Cross stations are just a short walk away. You will be close to the West End with Regent Street and Piccadilly just 15 minutes walk. In this area, busy bustling streets are lined with shops and you will be just a few steps away from theatreland where you can enjoy London’s vibrant nightlife. You can rent a studio apartment for any length of time from one night upwards.

For the international family, there is superb contemporary accommodation available behind the magnificent traditional facades of old Victorian buildings in areas such as Knightsbridge and Clerkenwell. These provides provide a home from home for businessmen and their families on assignment to London.

For the business traveller, there are many options available. See www.gocityapartments.com  for details of over 1,000 London serviced apartments from budget studios to luxury penthouses.

10 Reasons to Rent a Short Term Serviced Spartment When Going to London on Business

October 21st, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

1. Serviced apartments are always located close to London underground stations and bus stops, making it easy to travel around the capital and beyond.2. Residents benefit from 24-hour reception facilities as you would in a hotel whilst enjoying the privacy of your own apartment as well as regular cleaning services. Some residences have a gym on site.

 

3. Serviced apartments are spacious. They are on average 25 % larger than the typical hotel room of a similar standard. They are a comfortable home from home for extended says in  London.

 

4. Staff living in London on corporate business are able to work in their apartments, as well as meet and entertain clients and friends there. Most have broadband internet access. Serviced accommodation offers a great deal of flexibility both for individuals and for international families in London on temporary assignments.

 

5. Serviced apartments have their own separate kitchen, enabling residents to prepare/cook their own meals. Staff will not need to go to expensive restaurants on a daily basis – this will save the company money and also be good for the waistlines of employees!

 

6 . Washing machines and tumble dryers are provided in most serviced apartments so staff are be able to live independently without running up expensive laundry bills.

 

7. 4 or even 6 employees can share an apartment so it can be an extremely cost effective solution for staff on an extended stay in London.

8. Serviced apartments are perfect for remote project space for staff requiring short to medium term re-allocation. They are ideal for London-based companies requiring a temporary service team. They are excellent for overseas companies sending teams of staff to London for training. They provide excellent accommodaiton for staff on import/export reconnaissance missions.

9. Serviced apartments are a flexible, cost effective temporary solution for staff relocating to London.

10. There is no need for companies to sign up to a complicated tenancy agreement, nor is there a requirement to commit for a long period of time. Serviced apartment rental is flexible. You can book for one night, one week, one month or one year!

Come To The City Of London For A Spring Weekend Break

October 20th, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

Are you feeling fed up with the long dreary winter and desperate to start to enjoy Spring? Do you want to get away from it all and enjoy some culture? Maybe a stay in the city of London will help you beat those winter blues and recharge your batteries in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. You can enjoy the many events staged at the Barbican and visiting the West End for shopping and theatre trips.

Independent travellers to London are often surprised at how easy it is to rent a fully furnished apartment for a short break in London. Apartments are available from periods of just 1 night upwards!

You can stay just 150 metres from the Barbican centre in a simple studio apartment with its own fully equipped kitchen and bathroom for well under a hundred pounds a night. Included in the price are linen, towels, broadband internet access, TV, HiFi, direct phone, in-room safe. You will have the flexibility of being able to prepare your own snacks and meals whilst enjoying your own private home from home in London.

The Barbican is Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue and presents a huge range of art, music, theatre, dance and educational events. It is also home to the world-renowned London Symphony Orchestra.

Offering an unparalleled programme of film festivals, the Barbican shows a whole host of movies from an eclectic mix of independent directors from around the world.

There are many superb concerts or events at the Barbican Centre. Leading musicians and soloists from all over the world in both classical and contemporary music perform regularly at the Barbican. In classical music, world-famous artists such as Cecilia Bartoli, Simon Rattle, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, Evgeny Kissin, Maxim Vengerov, Alfred Brendel, Bernard Haitink, Mstislav Rostropovich, Midori, Amsterdam Concertgebouw Orchestra, Yo-Yo Ma have been enjoyed by visitors to the centre in recent times. In contemporary music the best artists in jazz, country, folk, world, roots, rock, soul and contemporary classical music from around the world are proud to perform there.

The restaurants at the Barbican Centre are popular with visitors and serve an excellent selection of meals, both at lunchtime and in the evenings.

The Barbican is also the perfect location for business travellers to the City of London. Corporate executives on assignment in London enjoy living in the hub of the business and artistic centre of the city. Partners are often happy to come along and enjoy the arts, as well as having the opportunity to hop on the tube at nearby Barbican Station and travel in to the West End for shopping. Everyday life in London offers so much to the visitor with its pubs, olde English backstreets and amazing array of shops and quality restaurants.

One of London’s greatest landmarks within walking distance is the fabulous St Paul’s Cathedral. You can climb to the top and enjoy magnificent birds eye views of one of the most amazing cities in the world.

If you are a lover of Shakespeare you can visit the remarkable Globe Theatre nearby at Southwark which also offers an impressive calendar of events throughout the year which include theatrical performances and lovely concerts.

You can stroll along to St Katherine’s Dock and watch the fascinating comings and goings at the fabulous marina full of sailing boats whilst enjoying a meal in one of the many waterside restaurants.

Engineering enthusiasts love to visit Tower Bridge and watch as this fabulous old Victorian icon opens to allow tall ships to pass through on their way up the Thames. Again, you can enjoy stunning views along the river from its walkways. In recent years, it has become an impressive London venue and it is now even possible to get married on Tower Bridge!

Whatever your taste, a stay in the Barbican area of London will offer you excellent entertainment and sightseeing opportunities. As well as the arts and culture, you can enjoy fantastic shopping in Oxford Street and Regent Street with the West End just a short distance away on the tube.

Serviced Apartments in London – the Perfect Solution for the Corporate Traveller

October 17th, 2009 FlatsForRent-London No comments

Do you ever come to London working on project assignments? Or do you send teams of staff to the UK for training etc? Are you often looking for a cost-effective accommodation solution? You may find that renting a centrally located serviced apartment will be the best idea to consider.

Serviced apartments are usually located just a short distance away from the London underground, as well as the many restaurants, bars and nightlife of the city. Serviced accommodation offers the best of both worlds – most serviced apartments are larger than the average hotel room and they all have a separate kitchen and bathroom. In your apartment, you will have plenty of space to work and entertain friends or clients. Most serviced apartments offer broadband internet access for occupants. You will be able to enjoy hotel services such as cleaning whilst enjoying the privacy and freedom of your own apartment, your own base in London. Most serviced apartments are available from one night upwards.

Just off London’s famous Trafalgar Square you can enjoy staying at Citadines which has a large breakfast area where you can enjoy coffee and croissants in the morning. Embankment and Charing Cross stations are close by. You will be near the West End of London with Regent Street and Piccadilly just 15 minutes walk away. You will be able to enjoy walking down the busy bustling streets and browsing in the shops and take in a West End theatre show, being just steps away from theatreland where you can enjoy London’s vibrant nightlife.

The contemporary accommodation available is superb, much of which nestles behind the magnificent traditional facades of old Victorian buildings in areas such as Knightsbridge, South Kensington and Clerkenwell.

For the corporate traveller, London has a lot to offer. See www.gocityapartments.com  for details of over 1,000 London serviced apartments from budget studios to luxury penthouses.