Kensington is one of those districts in London which exudes wealth and is one of the most expensive locations for real estate in the world, and yet surprisingly there are many affordable yet exceptionally well positioned flats and apartments for short and long term rentals in the district, not least because in recent years many of the sprawling Georgian, Regency and Victorian homes have been tastefully converted into homes of distinction containing several smaller flats and apartments.
Moving into Kensington or anywhere else in the capital needs careful planning and forethought and not least the monthly rental being charged for the property you eventually decide on moving into. However something which sounds simple enough can turn into a bit of a nightmare if you are new to the city or indeed have taken the time to find out the local logistics of moving in to your new home.
There are many considerations to be taken into account when moving into a rented flat or apartment, some are mentioned below, but there are many others.
It is always wise to check the monthly outgoings and understand what is and what is not included in the rent, for instance the local council tax and other charges, perhaps a ground rent or service charges, and if there is a ground rent and/or service charge ascertain what is being paid for and how it impacts on your residence there.
Is the property furnished or unfurnished and if it is furnished, find out what fair wear and tear constitutes and if there is a deposit to pay and how much is likely to be deducted for damages if they occur – this can be a bit if a grey area and needs to be set down in stone so to speak so there is no misunderstanding at a later date.
Of course these are not the only considerations, there are many more but if you are looking to rent a flat or apartment short or long term in Kensington or central london we have many years experience of assisting people find the right place at the right price.
We strive to offer the best advice and hopefully best solutions from our lettings team, all of whom have a thorough and extensive local knowledge and can assist in the realities of finding and renting your ‘chez nous’ – talk to us today, you could be just a phone call away from your dream central London home.