How to find a gay flatshare in London

In London, it is becoming increasingly more frequent to hear of someone looking for a gay flatshare. By this we mean sharing a room, flat or house with other gay or gay friendly people. As London's tolerance towards gay people grows, more and more house and flatshares are welcoming the LGBT community.

Now, finding a house or flat to rent in London is undoubtedly a daunting experience. There are many questions to ask yourself:

Where to live in London?
Where is the cheapest council tax?
Which borough offers the cheapest rent?
Will I get on with the housemates?

The very idea of trawling around London looking for a decent room to rent in the hot, muggy summer's heat or the Baltic iciness of London's winter is enough to put anyone off their fish and chips. However, never fear as London Gay Man has broken it down for you with a step by step rough guide to finding a gay flatshare in Europe's most cosmopolitan city.

Initially, a very important issue to tackle is price. What exactly can you afford each month to spend on rent. Monthly rent in London can range from anything as low as £250 to £1000+ so make sure you have a budget in mind and stick to it. It is all too easy to fall in love with a flat that you kid yourself into thinking you can afford.

North? South? East? West? The possibilities are endless and it can be quite difficult to choose in which area of London to start looking. The great divide between North and South London has always caused controversy but at the end of the day, choose a place where you feel comfortable. Spend a day walking around a particular area of London that you like to get a feel for the neighbourhood.

Once you have decided on the amount of rent you wish to pay and the area of London that you wish to live in, it's time to start searching those listings of spare rooms that people may have. If it's a gay flatshare that you're after in particular, start with London Gay Man's accommodation classifieds section. Our Classifieds Section provide listings of spare rooms across London's 33 boroughs. You can search the listings by price, area, and images. What makes our Classifieds section different from the rest is that it is particularly aimed at the gay community in London. So, check out our listings now and get the ball rolling...

If you've just moved to London or planning on making the big move soon, knowing about which areas are hip, which neighbourhoods are up and coming, and which districts are (dare we say), outright dodgy, can be difficult if not impossible. Talking to friends and other people is a good indicator as to which area of London would suit you best. If not, you could always contact a local estate agent and ask the professionals about a particular area however don't always believe everything you're told. Also take a look at our London Borough Awards below to help you with your decision:

- TOP FIVE MOST EXPENSIVE LONDON BOROUGHS -

- TOP FIVE CHEAPEST LONDON BOROUGHS -

- TOP FIVE TRENDIEST LONDON BOROUGHS -

- TOP FIVE GREENEST LONDON BOROUGHS -

So, finding a gay flatshare in London needn't be a stressful experience. Simply follow our guidelines and you'll be settled into your new room with new flatmates in no time. Good luck!

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