Apartment Hunting In London, UK | Prices & Flat Tours | Lucy Moon

How I found my apartment in London during a pandemic! Tours of the flats we viewed, rent prices and locations. Enjoy! 💕

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[caaaaats]

Only clarification is that London does not have a housing shortage. a crisis yes, but there's definitely enough houses to go around - the thing is, they're all laying empty because of the wealthy and the landlords pricing people out. London does have a council house shortage though - they haven't been building nearly enough, but they love taking them down. Other than that, this video is a nice insight into what housing is like in London atm, even outside of the pandemic.

[MerciCitron]

I can't believe landlords are so uptight about repainting. Here in France you wouldn't even need to ask, you can do what you want with your interiors as long as you leave the place exactly how it was rented in the first place.

[gabriellas]

omg i love the flat with the raised space and the circular window, so cute!

[yesdnilring]

It’s wild to me that a leasing offer can fall through because they’re not willing to paint or let *you* paint at no expense to them?! This seems like the actual bare minimum a landlord could do between tenants, lmao.
I’m in the US, but I think “paint everything white again” is generally standard operating procedure when someone moves out.

[stargirl]

The last space was definitely my favorite bc of the raised study/ library area. I enjoyed this video!

[dunjader]

The last place was beautiful! So unique and I really don't see the clash in colours at all? But the one you ended up getting is lovely too! Can't believe some of the other ones, London is mad.

[cynicalcenobia]

London: *over 2K monthly rents for half-decent looking flats.*
Me: *yup, we're staying in Stoke.*

[jessread]

it cracks me up that people are telling you to 'just buy!" like yes obvs you've both got £50k+ in the bank just ready to go 😂😂

[_charlotte]

i don't live in london and nor do i plan to but this was so fascinating to watch!!! i really liked how honest and candid you were about everything. i know these topics are sort of taboo to tall about, especially prices etc but i really loved this and it was super informative 💕💕

[rosiehampton]

hey all in the comments (& lucy too 💜) lamenting about how shit the rented sector can be - I agree!! Consider joining ur local tenants union - London renters union / Acorn / living rent (for Scotland). I organise with living rent & putting power back in tenants hands and away from unfair landlords is where it’s at x

[TheAnnaEdit]

LOVE THIS VIDEO! So happy you found you home xxx

[velvetghst]

I can relate to the window expense 😰 I’ve just had a quote to replace mine in a listed flat and it’s £37, 000.. that would be why people don’t do it haha! I loved this video, love a nosey around flats 😍

[itsRebeccaRayne]

These places are so nice! I've lived in London for a few years now and I like my place, but it's absolute shit compared haha. I can't afford anything more though as I'm a single working student. I think a lot of people think of London like the places in this video but it's just not the reality for most people who live here. Like. The way you talk about how run down some of the places are and mine is so much worse but it's actually nice compared to what I looked at before. Landlords don't care, we had to go to the council for ours as there was a massive hole in the floor he wouldn't fix. This is the reality for most London renters.

[carlottar]

Gosh I didn't realise how expensive east london is! I live in South East and there are some crazy rents but I'd say most nice 2 beds are in the 1400-1800 range. You'd really be getting something special for over 2000

[IndienRouge]

I actually moved in to the first flat you went to go see! We also got the call about the price being hiked up when we were en route which was disheartening, but thought we would try putting in an offer around the original asking price anyways and it was accepted. So glad you found a flat you love!

[emmairwin]

I’m 30 seconds into this video and already loving it because of that outfit it’s sO CUTE

[ranawulan]

This is such a useful and transparent video! As a young person it’s so helpful to hear about what you can get for your money

[sunrisesunset]

I know this was filmed in February but the vibe feels so now... everything is changing and transitioning! Wow... so happy for your move! It looks like a great space you two can share 💕

[hannahleach]

currently flat hunting for the forth time since living in London and found this video so helpful - reassuring know we aren't the only ones having these difficulties! 🤣🤦🏼‍♀️

[dariadavay]

So nice to see somebody looking in East London for a change. Girl, with your price range you can get a lovely place right on the canal/one of the basins in the area (for next time;)