The Perks of Living in London

Living

Living in London is expensive, that is no secret. Whether you choose to buy a house there or simply rent a room, the combination of that and the average cost of living is much higher than most places not just in the UK, but in the world.

But there must be a reason for that. Why is it that living in London is expensive? There must be something pretty amazing going on there that most other cities in the world simply can’t offer. What is it? In this article we are going to briefly explore just why it is so good to be able to call yourself a Londoner.

History

Saying London has history is like saying Eric Clapton can play guitar. It is certainly true, but it is an understatement. An afternoon’s stroll in England’s capital can take you from the old pagan worshipping grounds around Clerkenwell to the influences of the Roman Empire. Turn a corner and you will see the palaces of 16th Century monarchs. Turn another corner and you will see what London was like in its heyday – the period of the Industrial Revolution. If you want to feel part of something much bigger, then choosing to live in London will make that happen for you.

Culture

If you are bored in London then you are doing something wrong. If you know where to look, there is no end of things that you can be doing to expand your cultural boundaries. You can be watching skaters on the Southbank, seeing the Ballet in Covent Garden, admiring priceless art at The Royal Academy or banging your head to the latest sounds in Camden. If food and drink is more your thing, London offers a seemingly endless stream of traditional outdoor markets selling local wares, or you can try one of the many world-class game-changing restaurants popping up in all corners of the city.

Housing

With London’s history comes an incredible diversity in the different areas of London. In terms of property and architecture, this diversity manifests itself in different styles around London. If you are looking to buy in London or at least purchase for the sake of an investment (property prices in London are set to rise by approximately 20% over the next five years), then do not try and do it alone. Boutique property companies such as Benthorp will help you find and manage your house, particularly if you are looking to buy big in the smarter areas of London, such as Chelsea, Kensington, Belgravia and Mayfair.

Sport

If you are a sports fan or a sportsman yourself, then you simply can’t go wrong in London. From the success of last Summer’s Olympic Games to the history of Wembley Stadium in the North, and the immaculate green tennis lawns of Wimbledon in the West, there will always be somewhere for all you sporty types to entertain yourself. Football teams here include Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspurs, who every week attract a huge number of loyal fans. London is famed for its culture and city life, but running through its core is an old desire to be competitive, and it is at the playing fields, courts and running tracks of the city that you can still witness London’s love of competition in action.

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