You might have been paying close attention to the election. Whether you’re a fan of the Conservatives or not, it’s a good idea to know what they’re going to be offering those of us in the house sharing community, so here’s what you can expect.
- Rental explosion
London under the Conservatives is a city that thrives on renters. Many home owners looking to make a little bit of extra cash are renting out their homes to renters just like you, so you should expect a boom in the rental market. Good news for you, because it means more possible roommates to buddy up with.
- New ways to travel
The Tories are continuing to back and invest in plenty of big London infrastructure projects, meaning that it should be easier to get where you’re going in the Capital. Thanks to projects like Crossrail, areas that might have been a little bit inaccessible like Woolwich in South East London will be just a few minutes travel away from Canary Wharf, Central London, and Bond Street in the West End.
- Zone 3 adventures
Get this: Zone 3 homes are roughly 41 per cent cheaper than those in 1 and 2, meaning you can get some cheap rents if you’re willing to travel that extra stop or two. The conservatives are keen to get foreign investors to buy property in Central London, making it a bit pricey for most regular renters, so have a look around Zone 3 – you’ll be amazed what you can get in areas like Streatham, Leyton and Chiswick.
- Mix and match
London is a pretty diverse place – something that makes for the perfect conversation starter over a ‘get-to-know-me’ pint. The Conservatives are big believers in multiculturalism, something Mayor Boris Johnson has championed over his time in office, so you can expect the cultural mixing to continue well into the future as more people come to London to see what all the fuss is about.
- Community vibes
Every area of London is different, and the government are keen to help foster community spirit across the capital’s boroughs. Whether it’s helping independent shops, restaurants and bars to open under difficult economic circumstances, encouraging more people to cycle by building new cycle super highways, or protecting London’s great collection of galleries and museums, many of which are free to enter. It’s all about building a closer, friendlier, happier community.
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