Author: Darrel Pratt

Yes, it’s possible to rent a property with bad credit. Most landlords and letting agents in the UK will need a reference – which will include assessing your credit rating – before approving your tenancy. They’ll want to know how reliable you are and to see if you’ve had any problems paying your bills in […]

The rest of the top five easiest places to pass your driving test in London are Tolworth, Carshalton, Uxbridge and Pinner. Related Articles. Position Driving Test Centre Pass rate (based on 10 years of data) 1 Ashford – London Middlesex 49.21% 2 Tolworth 49.09% 3 Carshalton 47.67% 4 Uxbridge 46.63% Is it easy to pass […]

West End, in London, loosely defined area in the boroughs of Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea. Because many of its neighbourhoods and retail districts are among the more affluent of the metropolis, the West End is considered the fashionable end of London. Why is it called the West End in London? The term was first […]

London’s crime rate varies considerably by borough. The City of London had the highest rate of crime in 2021, with 665 per 1,000 people, well above the figure of 87 per 1,000 residents recorded elsewhere. Compared to the rest of the UK, the crime rate in London is high. Why is crime rate so high […]

To be eligible for a London Living Rent home, you must: Live or work in London. Have either a formal tenancy (for example, in the private rented sector) or live in an informal arrangement with family or friends as a result of struggling with housing costs. Have a maximum household income of £60,000. How do […]

bol·​locks ˈbä-ləks. chiefly British, usually vulgar : testicles. chiefly British, usually vulgar : nonsense. Why do Brits say bullocks? Bollocks or ballocks is a British English term that is from the old German word for ball. The term is vulgar and is considered a swear word. It can be an interjection that describes something as […]

As a rule west London is prettier, as well as richer. Take Portobello Market, which is a beautiful sight all year round. Is West London the rich area? West London is a diverse area, with many sought-after residential areas. In general, the areas closest to the city centre are the most expensive, but if you […]

There are very few, if any, restaurants in London that still enforce a strict dress code. You could go in jeans if you really wanted to, although you might feel a little out of place. (also remember that Rules attracts a large tourist crowd, and tourists tend to dress more casually than locals). Are jeans […]