Rentals London

Introduction

Staying in apartments in London is trouble-free. There are many websites, which help in providing the best apartments from 40-storey apartment complexes to cozy basement apartments to beautiful town homes. Many property owners advertise their apartment complex, house for rent, basement apartment or townhouse in these websites.

You can also find snapshots, floor plans and maps of apartments in these websites.

The rates are normally given on ‘per night’ basis. They are all fully inclusive of VAT tax and service charges, wherever applicable. There will be extra charges for car parking and telephone calls made from the apartment.

You can book your apartment by either filling a booking form, or by mailing at the given email address.

Types of rental apartments

Rentals london apartments can be classified into four categories:

» Standard Apartments

» Quality Apartments

» Prestige Apartments

» Luxury Apartments

All these apartments have been constructed such that can make your stay a wonderful “home from home” experience.

Standard apartments

» Trafalgar Square WC2

» Earls Court SW5

» Cromwell Road SW5

» Marylebone NW1

» Gloucester Road SW7

» South Kensington SW7

» Holborn/Covent Garden WC1

» Barbican, City

» Bays water W2

» Marble Arch W1 Ref2

Facilities provided are:

» 24-hour security

» Fully equipped kitchen

» Broadband Internet connection

» Direct Dial Telephone

» Fax machine

» Satellite TV

» Music System

» Iron & Ironing Mat

» Shower/Bathroom with Hairdryer

» Passenger Lift

» Private Car Parking

» Continental Breakfast

» Six-day house cleaner service, excluding Sundays and bank holidays

» Entertainment bookings

Quality Apartments

» Queens gate, Kensington SW7

» High St. Kensington W8 Ref 1

» High St. Kensington W8 Ref 2

» Earls Court SW5

» Mayfair W1 Ref 1

» Mayfair W1 Ref 2

» Mayfair W1 Ref 3

» Little Venice W9

» Kensington SW5

» Old Brampton Road SW5

» Cromwell Road, SW7

» Bishops gate, City EC2

Facilities provided are:

» 4-Star quality

» Radio & Satellite TV

» Babysitting service Cots (on request)

» Facilities for faxing and photocopying available

» Fully equipped kitchens

» All non-smoking apartments

» Broadband Internet Connection

» 6-Day cleaning service

» Towels changed daily

» Linen changed twice a week

» Complimentary Toiletries

» Car parking

» Private entrance

Prestige Apartments

» Bulgaria SW1

» Mayfair Ref 4

» Knightsbridge Ref 2

» Sloan Square SW1

» Manson Place SW7

» Bond Street W1

» Maddox Street W1

» High St. Kensington W8 Ref 3

» Oxford St. W1

» Westminster SW1

Facilities provided are:

» 5-day cleaning service

» Direct Dial Telephone

» Central Heating

» Complimentary Toiletries

» Air Conditioning

» Fully equipped kitchens

» Hairdryer & Iron/Ironing Board

» Passenger lift

Luxury Apartments

» Mayfair Ref 5

» Bays water W2

» Knightsbridge Ref 1

» River Thames SE1

Facilities provided are:

» 5 Star Suites

» Trouser Press

» 24-hour room service

» Minibar

» Air Conditioning

» Broadband Internet available

» Apartment with balcony and River view

» Private Chef

» Daily Maid Service

» First aid box

» Free use of nearby Gym

» Iron and Ironing Board

» Extra beds available

» CD / DVD Players

» Doorbell and spy hole

» Secured entrance

» Luxury Bathroom Amenities

» Stationery Box

» Fully equipped kitchens

Apartments vis-à-vis Hotels

Booking an apartment is much cheaper than booking a hotel room, as hotel rooms are quite expensive to afford if you want to stay longer. Other reasons to book an apartment are:

Apartments are cheaper than hotel rooms, as the room tariffs in a hotel comprise high running costs. Hotels charge extra money for in-house services such as restaurants and bars. The hotel costs encompass selling costs and marketing costs. However, in an apartment, you will find that the cost of sales and marketing and the running costs are considerably lower. Apartments bring savings due to their flexibility, as you will have your own kitchen, and you can prepare your own choice of meals.

Apartments provide discounts. Hotels do not give discounts except during off-season.

The privacy of your personal details is assured, while booking an apartment, as the companies give a 100% guarantee that your credit card details are secure and are taken in strictest confidence.

Apartment provides wide space, which a hotel does not provide.

Apartments are safe places to live. Many apartments have receptions and on-the-site managers to assist you during your stay. They also have videophone entrance facilities for your guests.

Apartments are charged on a ‘per apartment’ basis. Hotels are charged on a ‘per person’ basis and there are extra charges for additional guests.

Apartments provide flexibility. They provide additional sleeping facilities such as sofa beds, which can prove beneficial if you have guests staying for the night.

Glossary

Room Share:

This means where people live together and share living room, bathroom, washing machine, etc. They also share responsibility for payment of bills. A House rent usually includes bills and other taxes.

Bed-sits:

Bed-sits can be found in private rentals london sectors. All bed-sits differ from each other in terms of quality. Bed-sits usually have one small unit. It includes a living room as double as a bedroom and a mini kitchen, which is also a part of the living room. Bed-sits usually contain a small bathroom and a kitchen that is normally shared between two or more bed-sits in a building.

Studio Flat:

There is a slight difference between a studio flat and a bed-sit. A bed-sit contains a small unit with a living room and a mini kitchen that is also shared at times. A studio flat contains a small living room with no shared facilities. Studio flats are quite expensive and spacious as compared to Bed-sits.

Short-Term Stay:

Any stay that is longer than one week is called ‘Short-Term Stay’. Short-term stays are more expensive than long term stays.

Mid-Term Stay:

Any stay that is usually for 3-6 months is called Mid-Term Stay.

Long-Term Stay:

Any stay that is usually for 6-12 months is called Long-Term Stay. Long-term stays have contracts and notice periods attached with them.

Holding Deposit:

Deposits incurred at the start of a tenancy against the administration costs are known as ‘Holding Deposits’. When an individual makes a firm offer, holding deposits come into picture.

Amenities:

Services provided inside the home are termed as Amenities.

Attic/Loft:

A space provided between the ceiling and the roof is known as Attic. It can be further converted into a room.

Banker’s Draft:

A bank that guarantees payment of funds issues this draft.

Inventory:

It includes household furniture and other items present in the property.

Property owner:

A person who has a valid and legal right, title and interest in the property is known as a Property owner.

Property Management:

A company who acts as a liaison between the property owner and tenant usually takes on property management. Property management companies are responsible for collecting rent, advertising properties for property owners, and background checks for tenants. These companies charge 8-10% of the gross rent for the services rendered, from the property owners.

Rental Agreement:

A legally binding document signed by both the tenant and property owner is termed as a Rental Agreement. It contains all the terms and conditions for renting a property.

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