moving to london in a couple of days from australia..

camille · Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 1

i have no idea where to start looking for a place to live...everyone here (perth,western australia) who's been to london has differing opinions on good areas to live in. could anyone on here give me some advice on areas NOT to try and find a room in?
much appreciated!

lol06 · Joined: 11 Jun 2006 Posts: 3 Location: Brisbane

Hey Camille

I pretty much kept to the South of London and never had any problems. Fulham, Putney, Southfields, Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon are all great areas.

East Putney was probably my fave area. Good transport, great shops and bars and awsome little flats.

When I first got to London I was in a pretty dodgy area called Kennington. I think you'll figure out the types of places that interest you once you settle in! It also depends if you want the token aussie areas, Acton is a popular aussie hangout.

London is awsome, where ever you end up you'll hopefully love it! Wish I could go back :*(

Cheers,

Christine Wallace · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4

Hi Camille,

If you have not found a place to stay I have a couple of rooms available let me know if interested

nickyb · Joined: 02 May 2006 Posts: 4

hi Camille
I am in the same situation as you as i am moving to London in 2 weeks and am also living in Perth. What a change we are up for and how exciting! I have know idea where to live either and how to go about it. I start work a few days after i arrive so i am looking to stay in a hotel in Hammersmith. A friend told me this was a good area. Hopefully your replies can help me too!
Good Luck

Christine Wallace · Joined: 13 Jun 2006 Posts: 4

Hi Nicky and Camille,

Maybe It might be a good Idea for you both to rent the rooms I have available for a few months see how you feel about the area and also this will give you time to look for somewhere else if this is not what you are looking for. It will be cheaper than staying in a Hotel and maybe we can also come to some arrangement. I live in South London - Catford. You can send me your email so I can email you direct.

Chris

tooley78 · Joined: 18 May 2006 Posts: 1

Hello Camille,

How did you go finding a place?
I too am in the same posi, i have been searching the net for short stay place to stay, but can't garrantee any coz i have no references and i can't wire any money directly.
Has anyone got any ideas??
Just need to find a place pretty central, as thats where i'll be having most of my interviews for my 1st Contact, job,n bank account stuff.
Looking for about 2 weeks to get organised..

Cheers