Guides
Practical guides to renting and settling in London.
Written from first-hand experience. The guides are currently in Chinese only — the titles below are translated so you can see what's covered.
In Chinese
Moving into a London rental: the 30 days before and after
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseThe five documents your landlord must give you — and how to read them
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseAssured Periodic Tenancies (2026): ten clauses that catch tenants out
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseDeposit protection: TDS, Prescribed Information and the five-week cap
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseLondon rental scams: seven red flags
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseAsking the agent for permission to film: a bilingual template
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseCouncil Tax: registering when you move in, and student exemption
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseElectricity and gas: comparing, signing up, and confirming the switch
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseWater bills: opening a Thames Water account
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseGetting broadband: why 150Mb can cost more than 1Gb
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseRegistering with a GP: no passport or proof of address needed
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseReporting repairs: it's not a favour, it's part of the contract
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseOpening a UK bank account: high-street vs digital banks
Read (Chinese) →In ChineseApplying for a National Insurance number
Read (Chinese) →Don't gamble on photos. Have someone look first.
An in-person viewing, a live call in Mandarin and one unedited walkthrough video. See what I check before you decide.