Living in London is wonderful. For younger people or those just young at heart it is a city that doesn't sleep – there are crazy parties and food stores open all night. There are also really interesting clothing and accessory stores to wonder through when you have time. Even just walking through the city on an autumn evening can be beautiful.

London, as a city that never sleeps is obviously a very busy place and there are always things to do in London. But being in London also means having a place to stay in London, especially after a long day or night on the town.

This means finding property in London, and this can be a bit of challenge if you aren't sure what you're looking for. The first thing to decide is whether you want to rent or buy, and from there you begin your search, looking at your budget and then at the areas where you might like to live.

Renting can be a good option if your funds are limited, and rent outside of the centre of London can be quite reasonable. Obviously the further you get from the centre the cheaper rent becomes, but if you are close to a tube station then you have easy access to the city anyway.

This means that you have the quiet of the 'suburbs'. It also means that your rent won't cripple your bank account.