Flat Share - London

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights and recommendations for flat sharing in London:

Recommended Areas:

• East London: Offers the best value for money compared to West London and Angel/Islington.
  • Wapping
  • Limehouse
  • Shoreditch (if you work in the city)
  • Canning Town
  • Areas around Canary Wharf / Isle of Dogs

Rent and Living Arrangements:

• Flatshare: Generally more economical. Studios can be quite expensive, often around £1.2K+ for subpar quality.
• New Builds in East London: Rent ranges from £850 - £1000 plus tax and bills. You can usually find a two-bed, two-bath flat within this range.
• Flatshare Budget: If you earn around £50k, flatsharing at approximately £1k per month is advisable to maintain a decent budget for other expenses.

Additional Tips:

• Transport Links: East London has better transport links (DLR, all-day buses) compared to South of the river areas like Bermondsey and Canada Water.
• Flatmate Preferences: The more flatmates you have, the cheaper it will be. However, personal preference on the number of flatmates varies.

Finding Roommates:

• WSO Threads: There are several threads where users are looking for roommates. For example:
  • 2019 FT Roommate Thread: Users share their preferences and contact details for potential roommates.
  • 2022 Analyst Housing London: Analysts moving to London for a July 2022 start are looking for housing/flatmates.

Feel free to PM users on these threads if you're interested in starting a new share or finding a roommate. Good luck with your search and your new role at the BB in London!

Sources: London Rent / Living Arrangements 2019, Where to live in London?, London vs New York IB, 2022 Analyst Housing London, 2017 FT Roommate Thread