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Evening Standard
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Ryan Prince

How to find the best London rental — from a ‘coffee-shop test’ to searching by commute

As director of a rental brand I’m well aware that London is an expensive place to live. But it has become even more expensive and, crucially, less affordable in the past year.

In fact, Rightmove has recorded a new record for average monthly rents of £2,500. And rents in the heart of the city frequently exceed £4,000 or even £5,000 per month.

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