Moving to London’s Southwest Side

Finding London apartments for rent in just any SW postcode (“SW” standing for “Southwest”) could deliver you any number of lifestyle possibilities. These neighborhoods sprawl both north and south of the river, some more fashionable than others, some more gritty, and some more suburban. But to sum up the Knightsbridge region of southwest London in a word: posh.

Located just off the southeast corner of Hyde Park, Knightsbridge is a bustling commercial street of stores ranging from mid-priced high street retailers to high end designers. The area’s Sloane Street, among others, is like a Rodeo Drive of London with a string of high fashion labels and opulent residences. Knightsbridge is home to embassies, five-star hotels, and some of the more expensive houses in London, and luxury department stores like Harrods and Harvey Nichols are ideally situated to accommodate an affluent demographic with their fashions, wares, and fine restaurants and services. Enjoying close proximity to the vast green spaces of Hyde Park, Green Park, and St. James’s Park at Buckingham Palace, this upscale neighborhood has a lot of natural charm as well. And whether you’re seeking houses in London or apartments, Knightsbridge offers a range of properties, from Victorian terraces and their quiet, tucked-away mews houses to contemporary apartment buildings.

Knightsbridge apartments and houses benefit from convenient transport links as well. The tube station (located directly outside Harrods) services the Piccadilly line, as does nearby Hyde Park station; the Circle and District lines can also be accessed at nearby South Kensington or Sloane Square stations. London Victoria station is likewise close by for Underground services on the Victoria, Circle, and District lines, Gatwick Express trains, and Network Rail lines to southeast England (coach bus services run from there, too). In addition, 11 bus routes run from Knightsbridge alone, and there are a dozen docking stations in the neighborhood for hiring Barclays bikes.

Finding Knightsbridge Apartments

To look for properties at this premium address, you’ll need to approach several different lettings agencies with offices in Knightsbridge itself. This is because London estate agents only hold private stock in their immediate vicinity, and they don’t share these listings for Knightsbridge apartments with each other.

It’s sad but true—the London rentals market doesn’t use MLS, so there’s no one-stop-shopping if you pursue lettings agents on your own. Another factor to be wary of is that estate agents are compensated by landlords, not you as a prospective tenant, so it calls into question whose best interests are ultimately served in the end.

In this inefficient industry that empowers the landlord and not the tenant, London Relocation steps in as your one point of contact for any and all relocation needs. We’ll tailor our services to your unique requirements, and, when it comes to finding the best London apartments, we’ll compile a portfolio of 18 to 25 properties meeting your special criteria and chauffeur you to each one within a single day.

This swiftness of service ensures you stay ahead of the fast-moving property market, in which your dream flat could otherwise be snatched away overnight. It’s also a comprehensive approach, exhausting the market of all eligible Knightsbridge apartments at a given point in time. We educate you on London, its neighborhoods, and procedures so you can make an informed decision with confidence. And we’ll stay with you every step of the way so that moving to London is seamless and preserves your peace of mind.